The Building Code

Episode 209: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Terry Paterson, president and CEO of Paterson Project Management, Inc. Terry, originally from Cape Town, South Africa built his first couple houses at the age of 20. After moving to the U.S. at 23, he got involved with the development of a small luxury hotel, which eventually led him to starting his own company. Listen to th...

Episode 208: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are joined by Brad Leavitt, president of AFT Construction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brad is an award-winning builder who’s used Buildertrend since 2017. He and his team have a modern approach when it comes to business, and they build homes that are nothing short of incredible. Tune in to the full ep...

Episode 207: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are together again chatting with industry leader Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders, Materia Millwork and Motif Media. Nick has been building a highly skilled and creative team who shares his enthusiasm for building luxury custom homes since 2014. Having a diverse team of collaborators and experts allows him to offer a full-service build...

Episode 206: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are speaking with Seif El-Sahly, director at Newfore Construction and Renovations in Ontario, Canada. Seif got started in the industry through buying and renovating rental properties after studying engineering in college. In just three years, his team at Newfore have completed over 150 projects...

Episode 205: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are joined by Susanne Mariga, a certified public accountant and certified tax coach specializing in personal and business tax planning. Over the past two decades, Susanne has worked for Big 4 accounting firms, and today, she has her own firm where she helps thousands of clients achieve their bu...

Episode 204: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Sean Gallagher, founder and president of Jasper Buildersin Mooresville, North Carolina. Sean has been working in construction pretty much his whole life – riding along with his stepdad to work on job sites in the summer and deliver lumber. Today, he has more than 30 years of experience forging strong relationships with both...

Episode 203: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Sam DeMaio, owner of Showcase Remodels in Turnersville, NJ. The Showcase Remodels team specializes in home additions and renovations – working with their clients to turn their living spaces and homes into works of art. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how Sam uses strategic planning with the help o...

Episode 202: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined in studio by Kyler Goodwin, senior construction supervisor, and Drew Lier, construction director, at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha . Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in communities around the world achieve homeownership through building, renovating or mortgage preparedness. Kyler and Drew are p...

Episode 201: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down in studio with Cathern Strief, former Buildertrend employee and current content manager at NS Builders. After six and a half years on the corporate marketing side of things, Cathern jumped at the opportunity to head up social media and content strategy for construction industry leader, Nick Schiffer. Tune in to...

Episode 200:   On the 200th episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Heather Thoming, director of marketing, and Stefan Carlson, project manager, from Carlson Projects Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their team works hard to create cohesive and harmonious spaces that enhance each home’s overall look and feel. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the power of branding in your...

Episode 199: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Brad Robinson, president of Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling in Acworth, Georgia. Brad and his team have over 10 years of experience building and designing in diverse locations with a proven track record of success. Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Brad goes about onboarding his crew with Buildertrend...

Episode 198: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with a couple guests from Down Under. Founders of Aspire Projects , Jordan Bowles and Scotty Braithwaite, share about their Australia-based consulting company, the services they offer and their new partnership with Buildertrend.   Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Aspire Projects is working to help Australian buil...

Episode 197: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by TwiLea Fletcher, business development manager at Stonebrook Exterior . She has 20 years of experience in various industries with expertise in CRM implementation, data analysis, project management and customer account relationships. Tune in to the full episode to hear why she believes in the value of creating relationships in...

Episode 196: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Dan Green and Matt Simpson, co-owners of Amazing Outdoors in Purcellville, Virginia. Their award-winning landscape designers can bring any client’s backyard dreams to life with their design, build, landscape and masonry options. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how these outdoor contractors han...

Episode 195: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and guest host Courtney Mattern, director of brand and content marketing, are chatting with Victor Lebegue, CEO at VL Builders in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Tune in to the full episode to hear about how this young entrepreneur and his goals for changing  the construction industry for the better. And learn how managing two companies in two different...

Episode 194: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach is sitting down in studio with the husband-and-wife duo from the local Omaha company Sierra Homes . Matt Kronaizl, owner and builder, heads up the construction side of things while his wife, Tamarah, leads interior design and sales. Their team is dedicated to making clients’ dreams a reality when it comes to their perfect home. Matt and Tam...

Episode 193: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are back together to chat with Melissa Hryszko, designer and co-owner of Veranda Homes in the Canadian city of Calgary. Melissa is an acclaimed designer, leading Veranda Homes alongside her husband, Rob. With over two decades of expertise, they’ve established themselves as trailblazers in Calgary's home building industry. Her commitment t...

Episode 192: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and guest host Courtney Mattern, director of brand and content marketing, are sitting down with Adam Copenhaver, returning guest and co-founder of CopeGrand Homes in Charleston, South Carolina. After growing up around construction and taking separate education paths, Adam and his twin brother Ben achieved their goal and founded the company...

Episode 191: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and guest host Courtney Mattern, director of brand and content marketing, are talking all about how to manage operational chaos with Todd Dawalt, founder of Construction Leading Edge. Todd has 26 years of experience in the construction industry and knows what it takes to own a business and manage $300 million worth of projects. Listen to the full epi...

Episode 190: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and guest host Courtney Mattern, director of brand and content marketing, are sitting down with Eduardo Muniz, owner of Boston Best Construction in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Eduardo is a Brazilian immigrant who came to the United States 20 years ago with $100 in his pocket – and today, he’s his own boss, managing six different companies....

Episode 189:   Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Amanda Geer, office administrator at Popularis Construction in Medway, Massachusetts. She started at the company three years ago and has played a huge role in implementing Buildertrend’s newest financial features. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how the new Cost Inbox feature has enhanced their financ...

Episode 188: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Tom Waller, owner of Tom Waller Signature Homes in Louisville, Kentucky. His love for construction started while framing houses after being laid off from Ford Motor Company. He built his family home and decided that construction was his passion. Tom started his custom home building company in 2001 and made it his ful...

Episode 187: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Timothy Wingate Jr., founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting in West Palm Beach, Florida. Timothy gained firsthand knowledge of the construction industry from watching his dad run his own contracting business. He understands the challenges and now has a passion for helping constructi...

Episode 186: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Rebecca Hidalgo Rains, designated broker at Integrity All Stars. Rebecca has an expansive career in the real estate and construction industries, starting as a licensed agent in 1993 and working her way to her current passion of developing affordable housing options. She’s considered an expert in her industry and is dedicated...

Episode 185: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are with John Lenker, founder and chief vision officer, and Assaf Arie, partner and chief executive officer, at Lenker, a growth consulting and marketing firm in Delano, Minnesota. Assaf worked for a concrete company and met John as a client. After working together for years, John asked Assaf to join his team. Their combined pas...