The Construction Life

We talk about Brazilian tool brands, eliminating tripping hazards, battery life, MDF vs poplar, learning different types of doors, getting jigs for reverting and arch vault issues. We also discuss why it's important to push employees to learn new things and what happens when trades go solo too soon on episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Charles Magalhaes of The Finish Carpenter at TheFi...

On this episode of Building Joy, the new TCL series about finding your happiness on and off the job site, we talk to Dawn about protecting your peace and dealing with the great overwhelm, and we talk to Josee about being an empty nester and reframing retirement. Remember the value of talking to someone with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at T...

Joe tells us about septic tank smells, lake water pumps, rural vs city plumbers, rattlesnakes, working on wildland fires, and issues with the new certification requirements for firefighters. He also tells us about his experience with the Sheridan plumbing program on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Joe Debruge at @ jdebruge and Morrow's Plumbing and Heating at MorrowsPlumbing.ca...

Eddy teaches us about the complexity of digital marketing and gives us tips for creating a long-haul brand. Learn about building an online presence, using social media data collection to your benefit, issues with balloting posts, what your can do with marketing data, red flags for hiring marketing people, and telling a story with your posts on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Ed...

We talk about long term thinking, building relationships, how subs can set themselves apart, fiting what the builder wants, issues with inspectors, getting around neighbour objections and multi-generational vs rental uses of new units on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Kyle Springer of 2x2 Construction at 2x2Construction.ca and @2x2Construction. Reach out at 647-425-0292. Stay...

Joined by Steve Sampaio, Andrew Padre Cura, Gary Mares, Fabio Andrade, and Mario Cortinhas, we talk about dream projects, industry issues, economic slowdown, immigration and commercialization in the Azores, Portuguese traditions. We finish off this episode with rapid fire Q&A on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Gary Mares of Mares Carpentry @MaresCarpentry. Reach out at Mare...

Ben tells us about learning about western clothing during war times and starting a printing business in Canada. We talk about managing frustration, having no option to quit, dealing with challenging clients, preparing for rejection, and being thankful for hard times. We also dissect Western vs Eastern perceptions of the world on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Tee Thrones will be ha...

The Exterior Specialist. Ryan breaks down statistics from the last 12 years to help us understand trends in the industry and how to position yourself efficiently in the market. We cover single dwelling vs multi dwelling trends, the Covid Bump, what places are growing the fastest, population needs and why permits take so long on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. https://www150.statcan....

Kim teaches us about building a toolbox for getting through life, enforcing food breaks, adding healthy options rather than restricting diets, and convenience foods. Learn to ignore the scale and focus on feeling good with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Kim Doyle of Brant Nutrition at BrantNutrition.com and @BrantNutrition. Reach out at 519-771-0774. Stay connected with The Co...

Teresa Greco joins us on this call-in show as we unpack how people are finding happiness. We talk to Anita about taking responsibility for our happiness, creating boundaries, making me-time, and unpacking how childhood effects adulthood. We talk to Sarah about slowing down, letting go of alcohol, decluttering spaces, situations and thoughts, and setting boundaries with family. And finally we talk...

We talk about the truth of the home/work relationship, lost community in the industry, helping out your fellow trades, disconnecting from social media distraction, and focusing on positivity. We're planning for the good despite the negative on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Jonathan at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli. Reach out at JC@JonathanCinelli.com and 416-717-41...

Erica Giuggio of Schooley Mitchell and Nick Bartella of Revalate teach us about hidden expenses in credit transactions, fuel costs, vehicle tracking, waste management, shipping fees, tech and subscriptions. We discuss how to track cash without injury, what credit and software products to avoid, understanding credit scores, and streamlining without cutting what makes your company attractive on this...

We talk about the reconnecting men and women, being genuinely known, responding vs reacting, understanding why people cheat, responding to cheating as a friend, and letting yourself feel on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Anja Rose Tyrrell on Instagram @IAmAnjaRose, on Facebook at Anja Rose Tyrrell, and at Stan. Store/IAmAnjaRose . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podc...

Sabrina tells us about buying Ellis Don's modular plant, how building modular differs from traditional, dealing with strict transport regulations, how modular inspections work, the speed of modular production, and the recyclability of modular. We discuss how modular helps sustainability in construction and is more inviting for female trades on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Sa...

We talk about the dangers in leaving failing foundations unattended, creating neglect and complacency, catching problems before they get big, polyurethane foundation repair, homes being built too fast, problem solving satisfaction, box store vs supplier pricing, and products that shouldn't be available to DIYers on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Matt Pietrzyk of Wetness Protec...

We celebrate John's book launch with the story of his father and by teaching lessons you won't find in schools. We talk about paying tax on the seed not the harvest, building retirement cashflow, Canadians running US businesses, what has to happen to fix the economy, and not leaving money to the kids on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find John W. McGuire's new book Wealth Without W...

Camille and Phil tell us about leadership in a male-dominated industry, changes in communication, matching services to client needs, prioritizing safety, and deciding what to buy. We also discuss covid's effect on brands, issues with changing to battery, and teaching kids that construction is an option on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Camille Jagdeo and Phil da Costa of Edge1...

Welcome to the first episode of Building Joy, the live call-in podcast series for those seeking a brighter, more fulfilling life on and off the job site! Together with Teresa Greco, a certified happiness life coach and founder of Steps to Happiness Coaching, we lay the foundation for a happier, more satisfying life. In each episode, we delve into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by co...

Justin and Mark tell us about doorknocking competitions, summer vs winter work, faulty paints, screening new employees, caring for tools, stolen vans and deck staining on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Justin Georgopoulos and Mark Shelley of 519 Painters at 519Painters.com and @519Painters. Reach out at 519-686-3870 and Info@519Painters.com . Stay connected with The Constructi...

James tells us about teach clients hire to avoid being taken advantage of by upselling and poor products. We discuss removing sales people, strange doors, finding your clients, overvaluing convenience, cash jobs, and the hard times mindset on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find James Kenneth of The Door Supply at TheDoorSupply.com and @TheDoorSupplyOfficial Reach out at Build@theDo...

Joined by Ashley Budd, Hunter Saggar, Andrea Ure and Mike Redgers, we discuss the prevalence of brain injuries, establishing touch points with patients, the importance of helmets, how age effects recovery, neuroplasticity and maintaining brain health on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Mind Forward Brain Injury Services at MindForward.org and @MindForwardBIS. Reach out at Info@M...

Robert teaches us the dangers of technology and how it's used against us for profit. We talk about what we can do to protect ourselves from the poorly regulated technology that surrounds us on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Technologies at CheckPoint.com and on LinkedIn. Reach out at Robert@Falzon.com . Stay connected with The Construction...

Charles tells us about the Union Station revitalization, solutions to Toronto's traffic problems, unnecessary restrictions, lack of cooperation between government agencies, and possible tunneling beneath the harbour. Learn how infrastructure is forging ahead on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Charles Crans of Charles G. Crans Geo-Structural Project Services at CGCrans@o...

We talk about making function beautiful, heating unconventional surfaces, boring safety in shaker, and renovating for children. We also discuss finding your crew, backing your word, lack of safety in comfort and understanding what going on your own entails on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Karl on Instagram @Renos_by_Karl. Reach out at 416-558-4499 and RenosbyKarl@yahoo.com ....

David tells us about struggling against a builder that doesn't want to pay and Manny lays out what a trade has to do to get paid without getting legal involved. Don't let them win by giving up on your money with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find David of RCS Insulation at RCSInsulation.ca and @RCSInsulation. Reach out at 416-731-4235 and Contact@RCSInsulation.ca . Also check out...