TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights

As the New Year kicks off, Ben and Travis dive into how homeowners and business owners should start planning construction projects before the work—and spending—begins. This episode of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights focuses on setting realistic budgets, avoiding assumption-based estimates, and why clear plans and documentation are critical to preventing costly change orders. The conversat...

In this Christmas episode of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights , Ben and Travis tackle the most common home emergencies that pop up when family fills the house and everything’s running full tilt. From clogged sinks and overflowing toilets to tripped breakers, overloaded outlets, and HVAC systems working overtime, they break down what homeowners can safely handle themselves—and when it’s tim...

In this episode of TSpark Talks, Travis and Ben discussed the recent cold spell that North Florida went through and how important insulation is to your home. 

In today's episode, Ben and Travis discuss everything related to bathroom remodels. They talk about what a lot of trends are in the bathroom remodel world, and also how to think through future build-outs as residents age in their forever and making things ADA compliant.  What do to with a poorly ventilated bathroom with a proclivity for mold? They discuss that too! 

In this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis discuss one of TSpark's specialties: roofs!  What should you get a new roof? What types of roofs are out there? They discuss these questions along with some of the warnings about when it might be too late (like if you see a brown spot on your ceiling, it's long past time for a new roof).  All this, and more! 

In this episode of the TSpark Talks podcast, Ben is gone and Travis welcomes Haley Bruce from the American Heart Association onto the show.  They discuss all things related to health on the job sites: staying hydrated, having an AED on the site, as well as how bad gas station food and energy drinks are for you. 

In Episode 6 of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis take listeners into the wild side of construction with a storytelling episode full of bizarre job-site encounters. From copper thieves stripping an AC unit in broad daylight to contractors discovering beer-can roof flashing, the duo recounts the setbacks, headaches, and humor that come with building in Florida. They dive into animal run-ins—free-range p...

In Episode 5 of  TSpark Talks , Ben and Travis welcome special guest  Brandi Faison of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), North Florida Education Director, to discuss how construction is transforming from the inside out. Brandi shares her unconventional journey—from teaching math and science to leading workforce development for ABC—and highlights why skilled trades are a powerful first-cho...

In Episode 4 of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis take listener questions head-on, offering practical guidance for Florida homeowners. They start with a spotlight on workforce development, highlighting Lively Technical College’s role in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople. From there, the hosts dive into remodeling dilemmas: which materials hold up best against Florida’s humidity, how...

In Episode 3 of TSpark Talks, Travis and Ben tackle common homeowner misconceptions about leaks, mildew, and project costs. They recount real-world examples — from a homeowner blaming her roof for mold (when the real culprit was poorly managed ductless mini-splits) to a leaky chimney that only needed masonry repairs, not costly reflashing. The conversation shifts to project pricing, where they bre...

In Ep. 2 of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis dive into hurricane season realities and what homeowners need to know when storms hit. They break down key insurance terms like cash value versus replacement value, law and ordinance coverage, and why knowing your policy details can save you thousands. The guys warn about out-of-town contractors and public adjusters who pressure homeowners into risky agreem...

In the debut episode of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis sit down to share their personal journeys into the construction world and why they launched this new podcast. From framing homes in Pennsylvania to serving as a Navy Seabee, from law enforcement to running a thriving Tallahassee construction business, their stories reveal how diverse paths can lead to the same passion: building strong communitie...