The Building Code

Episode 230 On this episode of the “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Morgan Molitor, co-founder and creative director at Construction2style. As a husband and wife duo, Morgan and her husband Jamie have used their guiding principle of authenticity to turn what started as a lifestyle blog into a vibrant design + build company and small media enterprise. Listen to the full episo...

This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing . In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear f...

Episode 229: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Tyler Farrell, owner of Killowen Construction and a bit of a celebrity in the construction world. Tyler and his team build luxury custom homes in Heber City, Utah and surrounding areas. Their goal is to ensure that their work is honest, and their homes are forever. Tyler was also featured as the contractor working with S...

This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing . In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear f...

Episode 228:  On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach is flying solo with podcast guest Kathy Svetina, founder of NewCastle Finance. She and her team offer fractional CFO services to help small business owners ensure financial health and sustainability. Kathy has been at the helm of her own business for five years, but before that, she worked for nearly 14 years doing senior-level financial p...

This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear fr...

Episode 227 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and special guest host Jon Walker, Buildertrend’s chief technology officer, are speaking with industry visionary Booker T. Washington, founder and CEO of Techie Homes Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Booker is a creative real estate developer and investor who pioneered the first black-developed micro-community in the U.S. Tune in to the full episode to hear...

This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the first minisode to hear fro...

Episode 226: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley sitting down with returning guests, Joe Christensen and Adam Shaeffer, co-founders of Cardinal Crest Homes in Kansas City, Missouri. They offer their clients a memorable custom home building experience with step by step interior design consulting and in-house architectural services. Listen to the full episode to hear from Joe an...

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest, Benji Carlson, director of content at Breakthrough Academy . Benji works with a team to create free, educational content that makes Breakthrough Academy an industry-leading advising and coaching company for contractors in North America. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the top three profit killers that are s...

Episode 224: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and his dad James Burtwistle are co-hosting a special Father’s Day episode. They’re chatting with Cassie Parra, VP of operations and design manager, and Max Christiansen, founder and sales director, at Tru Builders. Cassie and Max work together as a father-daughter duo at their family-owned-and-operated remodeling business in Surprise, A...

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Gloria Fuentes, founder of GloJoy Construction , a design build company tackling projects in New York, Texas, Florida – just to name a few. Gloria’s background in banking and real estate investing lead her to construction management where she brings projects to life – whether it be in the commercial or residential space. Tune in to the f...

Episode 222:   Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are hosting a live recording in front of Buildertrend’s Product team. They’re joined by industry leaders Heather and Steve Tankersley, co-owners of Tankersley Construction and long-time users of Buildertrend, as they share their candid feedback about the software. They know what it takes to be successful with the platform – but that doe...

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley guestless talking about a couple topics they’re truly passionate about. They’re bringing listeners the inside scoop on some exciting internal changes that’ll positively impact the success of our customers and their businesses. In Charley’s words, “We want to make sure we're not just a product that people use, but a partner for business growt...

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley have Nelnet Bank’s Landon Weaver and Andrew Clark in studio. Landon and Andrew have both worked in home improvement financing for over a decade. They currently work together at Nelnet seeking to create the best home improvement program in the industry. They’re driven to understand the builder's perspective in order to make tools that maximiz...

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are in studio with Mike Weaver, vice president of sales at Emser Tile. Mike’s been with Emser Tile for 18 years, holding a variety of positions before landing in his current role. During his time at the company and working in sales, he realized making connections and finding solutions for customers leads to lasting partnerships. Listen to the full epi...

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Danielle and Michael Gutelli, co-founders of Clark + Aldine , an award-winning design build company in Plymouth Michigan. Their team specializes in residential remodeling, interior design and space planning. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the value of using tech to manage financials and why you shouldn’t feel...

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Katie Kath, partner and interior designer at Jkath Design Build + Reinvent . Katie and her husband Jesse run the business as a team, and share a love for historic homes in the Twin Cities. They specialize in making older homes functional for modern life while honoring each home’s unique details. Listen to the full episode to hear more ab...

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Nikolas Scoolis, manager of economic research, at Zonda. Nikolas works with the research team at Zonda to put together analysis and insights for both private and large public home builders and track economic and housing trends. Tune in the full episode to hear more about how to the economic climate is evolving and how t...

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guests Maranda Adams and Ashley Kuhn, co-founders of Blair Freeman. This dynamic duo runs their business with a “people first, project second” approach, which means they focus on transparency and make the process of building, buying and selling clear for everyone involved. Tune in to the full episode to hear their view on t...

Episode 214: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Jon Walker, chief technology officer here at Buildertrend. Jon has an impressive background with more than 30 years of proven experience in technology leadership roles. Today, he works directly with our Product Engineering team to optimize the platform and provide the best customer experience. Listen to the...

Episode 213: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with husband-and-wife team, Chris and Yvonne Johnson, owners of Reclaimed Karma, a boutique design + build firm based out of Marietta, Georgia. After diving headfirst into renovating their own home, they discovered a true passion for helping others do the same. Listen to the full episode to learn how to open yourself up to op...

Episode 212: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Mark Williams, founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and host of “The Curious Builder” podcast. Mark’s home-building experience has been fueled by his endless curiosity and ability to adapt, learn and grow for nearly two decades. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about why company leaders should b...

Episode 211: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest and friend, Russ Stephens, business strategy specialist and co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders in Australia. The APB, established in 2014, helps custom home builders generate more leads, more sales and increase margins while improving the building experience for their clients...

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are sitting down with Alyssa Sinclair, senior manager of customer success at CBUSA. Alyssa was hired as the 10th employee of CBUSA and has been at the company for over seven years. She now has a depth of knowledge about material purchasing and how to prioritize relationships with suppliers. Tune in to the full...