In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Zach Kingma from Kingma Lumber Masters. Kingma is a lumber supply shop as well as a custom furniture manufacturer in Edmonton. Zach talks about his journey in woodworking, starting his shop and his future plans. Kingma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingma_lumber_masters/ Kingma Lu…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Philip Strnad and Steve Wesseling from Festool Canada about the brand, their careers at Festool and some exciting upcoming tools and technologies! Festool Canada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/festoolcanada/ Festool Canada: https://www.festoolcanada.com/ Festool Canada Youtube: htt…

In this episode of my leadership series , I spoke with Daniel Sanderson, founder and philosopher at Planksip about starting his media platform, being a modern-day philosopher, and what he hopes to achieve with his life. Planksip: https://www.planksip.org/ Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielplanksip/ My LinkedIn: https://www.linke…

In this episode of my leadership series , I spoke with Eric Lee about his coaching company Starfish coaching, why he focuses on creatives, and the reason it's so important to work with an expert with experience! Starfish Coaching: https://starfishcoaching.net/ Eric on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/ Eric on LinkedIn: https://w…

In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Adam Baker about working for Schooley Mitchell as a cost reduction consultant. Schooley Mitchell is a firm deeply knowledgeable in how to save businesses money and Adam has a great story about growing up, joining the military, and transferring his skills to his current work. Adam's Website: ww…

In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Adam Corneil about unbuilding buildings instead of demolition, starting multiple successful businesses, and what it was like going on Dragons Den to pitch his company. Adam's Website: https://unbuilders.com/ Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbuildersdeconstruction/ Adam on LinkedI…

In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Renée Safrata about developing competence, motivation, and collaboration among your leaders. Vivo Team’s full spectrum learning experience platform has been creating educational and entertaining virtual programs for over 10 years. Renée's Website: https://vivoteam.com/ Renée team assessment: h…

In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Tony Chapman about his journey in the marketing world, starting multiple award-winning agencies, his next tightrope, and some Canadian politics for good measure! Tony's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/chatter-that-matters/id1478779098 Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i…

In this episode from my leadership series I spoke with Ben Dueck about his journey in the leadership and management world, starting his company Cantera Leadership and who he looks up to as a leader! Ben's Website: https://www.canteraleadership.com/ Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/…

In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Alex Verdecchia about his journey in the recruiting world, finding the right people for a role, and how hiring has changed since COVID. Alex's Website: https://mbexec.com/ Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexverdecchia/Sean McStay

In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Whitney Johnson about her career journey, launching multiple successful businesses, and her new book Smart Growth. Whitney's Website: https://whitneyjohnson.com/disruption-advisors/ Whitney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyjohnson/…

In this episode from my leadership podcast I spoke with Steve Cadigan, former Chief Human resources officer at LinkedIn, author, and leadership expert about his career, his new book Workquake, and how hiring and employee retention have changed forever! Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan/ Steve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Sean Murphy from Hollyhock Construction about his career, building better than code, and how Instagram is a great resource for learning about our industry! Hollyhock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyhockconstruction/ Hollyhock Construction: https://www.hollyhockconstruction.com/…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Mary McWilliam from the Zero Energy Buildings learning centre at BCIT about her career, her passion for construction, and how BCIT is working with industry partners to help solve the trades shortage! BCIT School of Construction on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcitsoce/ BCIT : https:…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Fereshteh Froude, president and CEO at FMI about her career, her passion for construction, and how inclusivity and diversity are key to the development of our industry! FMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/froude.management/?hl=en FMI: https://froudegroups.com/ My Website: https://be…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jesse Weissburg, co-founder and CCO at Billd about contractor financing, payment terms, and more! Billd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billd_co/ Billd: www.billd.com My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.comSean McStay

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Josh Lewis, engineering manager at Nerva Energy about commercial building efficiency technologies, healthy air for your building, and more! Nerva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nervaenergy/ Nerva Energy: https://www.nervaenergy.com/ My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with John Rockwell, Technical sales and Design consultant at Zehnder America about HRV's vs ERV's, healthy air for your building, and more! Zehnder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zehnderamerica/ Zehnder America: https://www.zehnderamerica.com/ My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jack Aspenson, CEO and President of S3 Surface Solutions about getting into his coating system, healthy concrete, and more! S3 Surface Solutions: http://s3surfacesolutions.com/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.c…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Emily Mottram about getting into architecture, why building better matters, and launching her podcast! Mottram Architecture: https://www.mottramarch.com/ Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottramarch/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My Websit…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Dr. Joseph Lstiburek about his career, making building science a priority, the importance of water management, and more! Building Science Corp: https://www.buildingscience.com/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.c…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Aron Jones from Big Dog Construction about his journey in construction, building on the beautiful island of Grand Manan NB, and getting more young people into the trades! Aron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdogconstruction.gm/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Andrew Peel about Passive House and its place in our industry. We chat budgets, risk mitigation, training, and more! Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peelpassivehouse/ Peel Passive House: https://www.peelpassivehouse.ca/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkb…

In this week's must-listen episode of Better Construction, I talk with Emily Mottram and Travis Brungardt, about the future of trade shows in the construction industry. Speaking with an architect and a builder gives some great perspective as well as some golden ideas for anyone who markets to our industry! Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Taylor Nomura, the founder of Taylor Reiko Design. We talk about #green #design, picking the right trades, reusing antiques, and more Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorreikodesign/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My Website: https://be…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Andrew Legge, founder at Havelock Wool. We talk about #wool insulation, #health benefits, switching to #better construction methods and materials, and more Havelock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havelock_wool/ Havelock Wool: https://havelockwool.com/ My Youtube: https://www.youtub…

In this episode of Better Construction, I talk with Etienne Gubler, CEO SIGA North America about the state of trade shows in the construction industry. Are they coming back? What will they look like? Etienne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/build_tight/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My Website: https://…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Marcel Studer, principal at Econ Group. We talk about his #passivehouse, switching to #better construction and more Econ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econgroupltd/?hl=en Econ Group: http://www.econgroup.ca/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My W…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Mike Maierle, principal at ETRO Construction. We talk about his career, finding #mentors, and building challenging projects. ETRO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etro.construction/ ETRO Construction: http://www.etroconstruction.com/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czm…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Bryan Reid, president of Kindred Construction. We talk #betterconstruction costs, trade and staff education, and running a multifaceted construction firm. Kindred on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredconstruction/ Kindred Construction: http://www.kindredconstruction.com/ My Youtub…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Etienne Gubler, CEO SIGA North America about the top 5 products and trends to watch in the construction industry for 2021 Products we talked about: T-Stud: https://www.tstud.com/ Mass Timber: https://www.katerra.com/ , https://www.kalesnikoff.com/ , https://www.structurlam.com/ Havelock Woo…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Howard Olsen from High Output Training Systems. We talk #sales, #customer engagement, connecting with your clients, and more! High Output Training Systems: https://www.high-output.com/ Howard on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardolsen/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Gerry McCaughey from Entekra. We talk #offsite construction costs, time savings, and why it's not taken off in North America yet. Entekra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entekra/ Gerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardmccaughey/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chan…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Cristiana Crin, designer at Perpetuum Designs. We talk #interiordesign, #communication, getting better at connecting with customers needs, and more! Perpetuum Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perpetuumdesigns/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5V…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jeff Ward, Director - New Business Development & Customer Experience at Durabuilt Windows. We talk #construction, #sales knowledge, getting better at connecting with customers, and more! Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ward-09636439/ Durabuilt Windows: https://durabuiltwi…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Bridget O'Flaherty full-time sustainability consultant, LEED AP, and REA! We talk #construction and #buildingscience knowledge, performance labeling for homes, and more! Bridget on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingsciencegirl/ Bridget's Website: https://bmoflaherty.wixsite.com/e…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Dave Cooper modular construction expert, and an online host. We chat about his career, being an army medic, changing the face of modular construction, and more! Dave Cooper on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecooperlive/ Dave Cooper on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjN6…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Adam White, CEO, and owner of Intelligent Membranes and White Haus. We chat about his career, how he came up with the idea for intelligent membranes, and more! Intelligent Membranes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligent_membranes/ Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Braden Douglas, author, and founder of CREW Marketing partners. We chat about leadership, marketing in the high-performance side of construction, and more! CREW Marketing: https://www.crewmarketingpartners.com/ CREW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crewmarketing/ Braden on Instagram:…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Brent Hull from Hull Millwork and the Build Show Network about restoration, being an author and a builder, and his 3000 book collection! Hull Homes: https://hullmillwork.com/ Brent on the Build Show: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/brenthull Brent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hul…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Enrico Bonilauri from Emu Systems about Passive house, how he became an architect, and more! Emu Systems: https://emu.systems/ Emu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emubldgscience/ My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA My Website: https://betterconstruct…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Eddie and Tyler Campbell, better known as the Construction Brothers! The brothers are sixth-generation builders who love construction, architecture, engineering, technology, and trades. Eddie and Tyler own a building information modeling business called ABSI, based in Downtown Milledgeville…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jan Pratschke, partner at Collective Carpentry, about his career, opportunities and challenges with prefabricated construction, and more! Collective Carpentry: http://www.collectivecarpentry.com/ Collective Carpentry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collective_carpentry/ My Youtube: …

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Axel Schreyer, president of Schreyer Construction about his career, pushing for better buildings for over 40 years, and why picking the right clients is the key to a long-lasting construction company. Schreyer Construction: https://schreyerconstruction.com/ Schreyer Construction on Instagra…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Greg Hasler, owner of Hasler homes about his career, why he put his name on his business, and why incorporating better construction techniques are better for you as a builder and your clients. Hasler Homes: http://haslerhomes.ca/ Hasler Homes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haslerho…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Travis Brungardt, partner at Catalyst Construction and co-host at the BS and Beer show about his career, how he got started in construction, why he got involved with BS and Beer, and an exciting event they have coming up soon with Jake Bruton and Steve Baczek! Calalyst Construction: http://…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Peter Yost, owner at Building Wright and Technical Director at Green Building advisor about his career, his 10 brothers and sisters, why more people don't build high-performance homes, and more! Building Wright: https://building-wright.com/ Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buil…

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Pete Kobelt, Sales Director CLT and Mass Timber at Katerra. Pete and I talk about his start in the mass timber world, Katerra's goals in the construction and specifically the mass timber space and some of the opportunities that using timber as a key component of our buildings affords us on …

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jake Bruton, owner of Arrow Building, and a well-known contributor to JLC, Fine Homebuilding, The Build Show Network, and more. Jake and I talk about why we need to build better, what he wishes he knew when he started building high-performance homes and how getting kicked out of Boy Scouts …

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Luke Dolan, owner of Capital Home Energy, and a well-known airtightness expert about his career, when and how to do your blower door test and some tips for using the integrated design process to improve your airtightness score. Capital Home Energy: https://capitalhomeenergy.com/ Capital Hom…