The Construction Life

We talk about the truth about rebates, why the government is against wood fireplaces, Toronto's lacking energy infrastructure, and building HVAC systems that save energy in existing homes. We're waging a war against bulkheads and defying customer vehicle expectations on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Blackrock HVAC at BRHVAC.ca and @BRHVAC. Reach out at ask@BRHVAC.ca . Al...

Elizaveta teaches us about tracking financials, setting up programs, finding the right bookkeeper, taking advantage of opportunities, planning, dealing with losses, and focusing on growth. Hear how she's turned small companies into success stories on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Elizaveta Taylor at Beyondbookssolutions.com  @ConstructionAccountant on Instagram, Elizavet...

Dan tells us about solving the industry's biggest challenge and dealing with productive conflict as he established Trades Smart College. He walks us through the program and linking forward-thinking employers with young people educated in personal development, apprenticeship success, being a good employee, and future opportunities in the trade. We're making change on this episode of The Constructio...

Rami and Sam talk about starting a business in high school, learning as they go, and buying a bigger company against all odds. We discuss why they got into the trades instead of following the rest of their generation on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Blue Sky Property Services at BlueSkyPropertyServices.ca . Reach out at 289-799-9979 and Info@BlueSkyPropertyServices.ca ....

In the studio with Carl of White Cap Canada, Stuart of CCE, Kimberly of Procore Technolgies, and Eric of CanCrete, we discuss how tech is changing construction, combatting the labour shortage, what's new at CCE and the importance of bringing in students. For all that and more, tune in to this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out CCE at CanadianConcreteExpo.com to find all the detail...

This is a show you're not going to want to miss. 500th episode plumbing networking event hosted by Manny @tcl_theconstructionlife and Dahl Valve and we are having a blast!! The only construction podcast to reach 500 shows and for good reason. Cheers to 500 more shows and great conversations about the construction industry and the people that love what they do. Such an awesome event to be part of!!...

Evghenii walks us through his winding career path, learning sales from going door to door, running a business to support his family, working hard and breaking legs all to end up leaving it behind to move to Barbados. Hear how this tradesperson is managing the big move on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Evghenii at @upperlevelfinishes and reach out at Upperlevelfinishes@gma...

Or tells us about learning from failure, jumping on opportunity, working on SEO, establishing step-by-step systems, creating a good client experience, and using social media well. Tune in to hear how this smart business plans to grow on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Patch Dudes at PatchDudes.com and @Patch. Dudes. Reach out at 647-549-0299 and OrSegev@PatchDudes.com . St...

We talk about fasting, cleansing, whole food diets, cold plunges, finding healthy meat sources, and fighting the medical business. We're changing the diet of the tradesperson on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Jordan on Instagram @CarnivoreTradie. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife...

Andrew talks about using tech to benefit a healthy life, from giving you extra minutes to spend with family, to syncing your lights with your circadian rhythm. He also tells us about tech failsafes, deterring thieves, speakers, home theatres, multipurpose rooms, TV systems, and bringing in home automation too late in a build on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Uplynk at Upl...

Josh tells us the tricks he learned from corporate sales and why he left to sell concrete cutting jobs. We talk about cool jobs, x-raying buildings, and keeping employees in an employee's market. We end discussing changes we can make to get more people into the industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Hi-Tech Concrete Cutting at https://www.hitechconcretecutting.com/ an...

Listen to the hosts of The Invested Entrepreneur Podcast, discuss financial literacy and how it is so low in Canada, they educate us on growing our finances, from investing out of province to dealing with losses to leaving Canada. Learn how you can avoid running out of money on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out The Invested Entrepreneur Podcast and @Invested. Entrepreneur. R...

Brandon tells us about installing heads in high-traffic areas, dealing with damage during spring maintenance, calculating for even precipitation rate, and installing sensors, wifi control and early warning systems. We also talk about sponsoring employee training, learning from employees, and supporting the team on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out HydroGreen Irrigation Inc....

Andre and Steve walk us through their blind boxes, C-caps, returns, hat details, and so much more. They tell us how prefabricated drywall saves time and money, minimizes risk and waste, and reduces the health hazard of dust. Tune in and see the benefits of innovation in the construction industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Groove Industries at GrooveIND.com and @Gro...

We talk about progress photos, trade teachers, safety, company culture, and signs of a good builder. We wrap up sharing cool projects and weird discoveries on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Luke @VaughanHandyman and reach out at Luke@HeavyDutyHomes.com . Check out Heavy Duty Homes at HeavyDutyHomes.com and @HeavyDutyHomesInc. Reach out to Phil at Heavy@HeavyDutyHomes.com...

Imrun tells us about finding hidden gem restaurants in the GTA, the essentials of a kitchen, the value of fresh herbs and spices, sacrificing taste for presentation, and food in media. Stick around for some great GTA restaurant recommendations on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Imrun Texeira at ImrunTexeira.ca and @Imrun. Texeira. Reach out at TexeiraImrun@gmail.com . Stay...

Scott tells us about building his career to fit the life he wants, managing people, combatting loneliness, and paint formula preferences. Tune in for a delightfully positive show on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Fitch Painting at Fitch Painting on Facebook and @FitchPainting. Reach out at 705-627-4453 and Scott@FitchPainting.com . Stay connected with The Construction Lif...

We open up the show with shocking mental health statistics and discuss approaching people with curiosity, finding what's important to you, brain dumping, problematic masculine norms, and the line between executives and labourers. Manny came to play devil's advocate on this episode of The New Tough. On November 30th, 2023 – 9-8-8 – a suicide hotline launched across Canada. The $158.4-million projec...

Matt tells us about permanent cold asphalt, from the effect of the aggregate to the difference from cold patch. We talk about selling through demonstration, the history of Da-Lee and the world of difference between sales in southern and northern Ontario. Tune in to hear all about road maintenance on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Da-Lee Pavement Products at DaLeeGroup.com...

Escaping Onterrible with Luke Straus. Luke tells us about selling his business and moving to Alberta to start again. He walks us through the process of starting a business in Alberta after years of work in Ontario, from workforce mindsets to tax savings to making connections. Tune in to hear why so many people from Ontario are leaving on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Wes...

Smart storage solutions with Patrick Johnson of Your Closet. We discuss maximizing space and creating function to fit any area. We go over long hang, double hang, doors, built-ins, hampers, show towers, mirrors, benches, and lighting. Tune in to hear Manny test Patrick on building in difficult spaces on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Your Closet at YourCloset.ca and @ You...

Getting greener in urban environments with Rhoda DeJonge and Ivan Fredette. We talk about how trees benefit public health, the challenges of urban tree planting, the lack of funding for urban forests, and how replanting wastes money. We also discuss native plants, issues with sidewalks, and soil restoration. Find out why today's lumber sucks on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check...

Dealing with resistance from the city with Stefan Budisavljevic of Trem Reno. Stefen joins us to share the challenges he's facing building a garden suite in Toronto. We discuss the common sense solution and how to convince the city. Learn the power of "Is this an unreasonable request?" on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Trem Reno at TremReno.ca and @Tremendous. Renovations...

Selling creative hardscaping with Rocco D'Angelo and Nick Soukhaniouk of NRX Landscaping Inc. They tell us about creative designs, German technology, getting rid of water, landscape lighting, European hardscape inspiration, and dealing with challenges. Hear how they throw in free elements so they can post them on social media on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out NRX Landscap...

Prepared to do anything for money, Prajwal Shah tells us his story of making a life in Canada. He shares working for cash, being mistreated by employers, gaining confidence in English, learning management and marketing, and starting his own business. Hear the lessons of a new immigrant on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Niagara Landscaping, Lawn-care and Cleaning at TheNLL...