The Construction Life

Understanding the Ministry of Labour with ex-inspectors. John Savoia brings in Kevin Brown, Vince Lacolino and Phillip Ferreira to talk about inspector discretion, underreported injuries, vulnerable workers, balancing production and safety, and the issues with our current deterrent system. Is safety getting better? Find out on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find John Savoia of RSG...

Joel tells us about bettering his business, only doing custom work, learning from overdesign, cultivating relationships, and managing cost expectations. The market is changing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find smpl Design Studio at smplDesignStudio.com and @smplDesignStudio. Reach out at 905-529-7675 and Contact@smplDesignStudio.com .     Stay connected with The...

Hunter tells us about learning from the online plumbing community and becoming a plumbing influencer. We also discuss tool theft, issues with "environmental" marketing schemes, dealing with shitty clients, and US vs Canadian plumbing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find HD Plumbers at HDPlumbers.com and @HDPlumbers. Reach out at 951-545-1679 and HD.Plumbers5225@gmail.com .  ...

Weston walks us through how SynkedUP breaks down every aspect of your business to understand real expenses and profitability. We discuss tracking ignored costs, producing wish list budgets, the danger of outdated budgets, implementing software and avoiding reverting to old ways on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Try out the  SynkedUP.com  budgeting tools for free to...

Luke tells us about managing poor work ethics, training people with skills from other countries, earned patience, and the difference between a bricklayer and a mason. We discuss keeping tools from relatives, nicknames of the trades and what the hardest trade is on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Find Transform Masonry Group Inc at TMasonG.com and @TransformMasonryGroup. Reach...

Marcio of Redmond Distributing, Bill of Ashton Heating and Cooling, Tyler of Stott HVAC Systems and Aaron of Yes Plumbing and Heating, we discuss mentorship, rebate issues, pros and cons of heat pumps, degasification, building the best systems, maintenance, and investing in your employees. Tune in to find out what most people don't know about HVAC on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast....

Teresa tells us about being conditioned to search for external happiness and what we can do to connect with ourselves and find true happiness. We discuss learning to be present, dealing with unsupportive social circles, the loneliness pandemic, the prevalence of mental health issues, and finding happiness at the end of life on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Find Teresa Greco...

SynkedUP's Weston Zimmerman interviews Manny for his The Cost of Doing Business podcast. Weston asks Manny some direct construction questions about how he got started and how he handled things through his construction career.   Try out SynkedUP's budgeting tools for free today at SynkedUP.com .   Get a budgeting consultation with a SynkedUP expert looking over your shoulder to help you o...

Brayden shares what it’s like being a carpentry apprentice, maintaining historical looks on heritage buildings, dealing with unforeseen issues, and old vs new building practices. We also discuss facing unfamiliar tasks, the dirty trades stigma, preparing an exit plan, and trade school changes on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Find Brayden Churchill on Instagram @BraydenChurc...

We talk about being a better mentor than our mentors, rebuilding old features, destructive freeze-thaw cycles, poor repairs, and the changing industry focus on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Find Burke's Brick Work at BurkesBrickWork.com and @Burkes_Brick_Work. Reach out at 289-200-8290 and BurkesBrickWork@gmail.com .   Also check out Burkie's Turkeys on Facebook, helpi...

Alberto Rocha, Selena Paglia, and Jonathan Cinelli tell us about the realities of growing old in hyper-independent North America and what we can do to make aging easier. We discuss sustaining abilities, pressure on the family, how to ask for help, and handling difficult end of life conversations on this episode of TCL - The New Tough.   Find Selena Paglia at Opulife.ca and @ OpuLife.ca . Reac...

Mike tells us about changing careers, competing with commercialism, making one-off items, and working in a constantly changing environment. We also discuss issues with trades, dangerous wood treatments, and creative custom ideas on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Find Mike @HuberMachine on Instagram.       Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast...

Mike and Manny talk about false information about pricing, company rebranding, and avoiding raising property tax. We also discuss transformable living spaces, modern mechanical rooms and growing awareness of healthy homes and habits on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Find Praxis Building Group at PraxisBuild.ca and @PraxisBuild. Reach out at 905-580-MIKE (6453) and Info@Praxi...

We talk about losing connection with where the family is from, understanding the struggles of our ancestors, and recognizing the opportunity to learn family stories. Tune in for a conversation everyone can relate to on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Devin at LusoLoonie.ca and @LusoLoonie. Also check out his books, The Portuguese Immigrant and Finding Madeira on Amazon.  ...

Trade school programs and connecting kids to the trades with Chris McKaskell, Heather Cummings and Sarah Blackler of Covenant Construction and Millennium Construction and Design Inc. We talk about getting kids into design and craft, finding respectful workplaces, and getting doers and thinkers to understand each other. We also discuss residential vs commercial woodworking, involving clients in the...

Robert tells us about combatting parents' biases, preparing students for apprenticeship, connecting students to industry and learning new things from young trades. Shop class never ended on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.   Reach out to Robert at Robert. Schrader@TDSB.on.ca .   CMPX – Canada’s largest HVACR and plumbing tradeshow – is just around the corner.  It’s hap...

Kevin, Brendan and Jordan join us to talk about diverting from tropical hardwoods, introducing new products, and bringing a factory to North America. We also discuss saunas, grade standards, installation, innovation and dealing with change-resistant trades and imitators on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Thermory at ThermoryUSA.com and @ThermoryUSA. Reach out at Support@Th...

Tyler Cabral and Eduardo Brenes from TMC Masonry to explore their innovative approaches and experiences in the masonry construction industry. From brand recommendations to modifying machinery, Tyler and Eduardo share valuable insights into their strategies for success.   The conversation kicks off with a discussion on brand recommendations and the importance of choosing the right tools and ma...

@dgrconcreteforming Scott Chambers and Ryan Godin from DGR Concrete Forming to explore their innovative approach to concrete construction and the use of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Join us as we delve into their unique insights and experiences in revolutionizing the industry.   Scott and Ryan kick off the discussion by introducing the concept of nonstick boots and the importance of findin...

We sit down with Josh Ruiters and Dan St. Onge from Hi-Tech Concrete Cutting to explore their innovative approach to building a people-first culture in the construction industry. Join us as we delve into their strategies for maintaining a skilled workforce, reducing turnover, and creating a workplace where employees can thrive.   Josh and Dan kick off the discussion by sharing their insights...

The dynamic world of concrete pumping with special guests Scott Sutherland and Eric Dunker from CanCrete. Join us as we explore their innovative approach to concrete pumping, engaging the next generation, and fostering a safer and more efficient industry.   Canadian Concrete Pumping on YouTube Info@CanCrete.ca on  IG @cancrete_equipment   Scott and Eric kick off the conversation by...

Check out HTG North America at  HTGNorthAmerica.com  and @HTGNorthAmerica Reach out at 514-531-1729 and  Info@HTGNorthAmerica.com .  Also check them out Feb 14-15 at the Canadian Concrete Expo Hall 3 Booth 3201.   Guillermo from HTG North America is back, where we delve into the innovative world of concrete grinding. Join us as we explore the latest advancements in equipme...

@aqua.stop Aquastopwaterproof.gmail.com   We dive into the world of waterproofing with our special guest Antonio from Aqua Stop. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of ensuring watertight basements and structures, and learn valuable lessons from years of experience in the industry.   As spring approaches, Antonio shares insights into the common problems that arise during th...

We welcome special guests Matt Culrera and Pierre Gerosa from Plott Inc, a company at the forefront of innovation in measurement tools for the construction industry. Join us as we explore their groundbreaking products and how they're transforming the way we measure and design on the job site.   Matt and Pierre kick off the conversation by introducing Plott Inc's revolutionary measuring wheel,...

Check out CCE at  CanadianConcreteExpo.com  to find all the details and sign up. We're thrilled to have Stu and Jon join us for an exclusive recap of the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE). Get ready as we dive into the highlights, challenges, and unique experiences of this year's expo.   Stu and Jon, seasoned veterans of the construction industry, provide invaluable insights into the CCE...