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What is The Construction Life? The Construction Life is a daily routine of waking up at 5am, working out, showering, preparing lunch, sending off the family, driving to the construction site, organizing and preparing for the day's work, building, having fun on the job, wrapping up at the end of the day, returning home, spending time with the family, and preparing for the next day. It's a lifestyle that involves a constant commitment to hard work and a love for what you do, and it's never abo ...
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We sit down with Adam Popovic from 804 Group, based out of Burlington, Ontario, to discuss everything from construction trends to the realities of flipping houses in today's market. Adam, who specializes in investing, building, and managing multi-family conversions, renovations, and new builds, dives deep into the current challenges and opportuniti…
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We sit down with a contractor, Mitchell Baker of Karnak Pro Builders in BC is running for North Vancouver-Seymour as an Independent in the upcoming October 19 election. Mitchell, who is making the bold leap from the construction site to the political arena. Frustrated by the outdated infrastructure in his province and the waste of billions on untes…
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In this episode, with the help pf Jonathan, Erica and Nick, we dive into the evolving world of construction, exploring the path to becoming a project manager (PM) and what defines a great one, including the blend of leadership, communication, and technical skills required to succeed. We also tackle the hot topic of artificial intelligence and its p…
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In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of corruption within the construction industry in Canada. Public servants at various levels of government are under scrutiny as allegations of deceit, cronyism, and illicit favoritism come to light. Are contracts being funneled to friends and family members at the expense of public int…
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Saving money on fun with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Erica about social reconnecting after Covid, balancing cost and experience, and letting go of drama on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappiness@gmail.c…
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We talk about lateness and lack of initiative from new trades, indecision and hidden budgets from clients, and massive costs and poor green initiatives from the government. We also discuss protecting natural stone from weathering, creating value with laneway homes, building sustainably, and asking for respect from non-trades on this episode of The …
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What are you leaving behind? with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Punam about creating happiness in the workplace, the change a business owner can make, and leaving with positive memories on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out …
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Enrico tells us about the Italian origins of decorative finishes, the evolution of materials and bringing the art to Canada. We talk about seamless stone finishes, polishing challenges, lime vs acrylic marble, consistent inconsistency, and replicating stone and concrete on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Enrico Del Frate of Bell…
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We talk about unqualified promotions producing bad leaders and what good training looks like. We also discuss how construction is changing, from the things leaders focus on to the rising importance of mental health. Learn how empathy is a critical thinking tool on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Marianick Pichon of Schulich Exec…
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We talk about getting clients to understand the work behind the price, and being compassionate to clients without settling for a lower paycheck. We also discuss types of paint, dark tones, fear of risk, paint fume protection, and faulty paints on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Steven Brum of Just Painting Co at JustPaintingCo.c…
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Returning to family with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Pat about the consequences of overwork, missing important moments, and sacrificing loved ones to help clients that don't care on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at St…
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Jonathan co-hosts this latest TNT show where Antonio tells us about losing his kids, learning to let go, dating in your 50s, and becoming self-aware. We also discuss what divorce does to children, men too focused on finance, waking up into fitness, early morning run clarity, and inspiring others to improve on this episode of The Construction Life P…
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Why we do what we do with with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Tammeron of Inner Lights Academy TV about the unseen forces that effect our actions, and finding truths on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappine…
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We talk about the white oak black hole, underrated wood species, advancements in vinyl, individualizing a home, and the pros and cons of character on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Antonio Troiani of Floorzilla at Floorzilla.ca and @floor.zilla. Reach out at 647-671-9871 and Floorzillas@rogers.com. This show is brought to you b…
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Learning to love silence with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Mark about learning from the past, planning for the future, and living in the present on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappiness@gmail.com and 41…
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We talk about issues with new trades like phone distractions, chasing the paycheck, leaving too soon, and expecting too much. We also discuss commercial vs residential HVAC, getting people to pay for quality, bearing the cost of green mandates, lack of unit longevity, bandaid solutions, and dealing with emergencies on this episode of The Constructi…
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Tony tells us about coming to Canada during the pandemic, being taken advantage of for being an immigrant, and finding work in hard times. We share advice for how to avoid being taken advantage of from learning to say no to creating genuine relationships with your employees on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Tony Alderete of Ald…
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We talk to Daniel Bax of The Life of Your Choice about refusing to accept impossibility and turning challenges into opportunities. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappiness@gmail.com and 416-553-8568. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Man…
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Les tells us about the overuse of salt in water filtration systems, how it's is killing our lakes, and changing how we think about clean water. We discuss salt-free water treatment, teaching plumbers how to make a difference, profit intoxication, using social media for good education, and illogical logic on this episode of The Construction Life Pod…
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Emily tells us about the problems with traditional play rooms, making rooms that grow with the child, combining adult function with kid fun, ensuring clients use their spaces and giving children what they need to succeed in life. We talk about overprotective parents, reminding adults to be playful, fitting play into every budget, and fixing our int…
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Paul shares what's really happening with Canadian rates and the housing market. He tells us about principle resident taxes, officials only caring about being reelected, record low birth rates, lacking financial literacy, and tips for getting started financially. We share how Canada's future is in renting on this episode of The Construction Life Pod…
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Today on Building Joy we talk to Tyrone about finding peace away from the city and taking big risks to prioritize happiness, and we talk to Christina about creating happiness as a couple and reconnecting with childhood joy. Learn to find joy in the moment on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at T…
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We talk about the first day on the job, working hard young so you can rest when you're old, managing work/life balance, relationships for the younger generation, and changing perspectives of construction on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Antonio Pereira, Shaan Sahi and Alex Maffei of AquaStop Waterproofing at AquaStopWaterproof…
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Samuel tells us about how he makes construction attractive by providing working experiences abroad. We talk about preparing trades for cultural differences, trade specializations across countries, maintaining company culture with foreign workers, and how international trades can inspire local trades on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.…
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We talk about the value of a colour consultant, what "Good, Better, Best" paints really are, issues with Colour of the Year, understanding collaboration in construction, and making good relationships with competition. He also shares the truth about glorification of the 80s and the constant pressure on new entrepreneurs on this episode of The Constr…
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We talk about issues with surface level motivations for joining trades, helping trade school graduates, why money isn't a good goal, finding a trade that suits your strengths, and changing the construction industry for the better on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Larry La Gamba of Trade Links Consulting at TradeLinksConsulting.…
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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 …
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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 Pod…
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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 M…
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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…
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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 …
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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 Mare…
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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…
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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 …
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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. Rea…
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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 se…
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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. …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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 Podca…
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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 t…
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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@51…
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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 a…
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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 MindFo…
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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…
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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. …
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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. Reac…
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