In episode 24 of the Onsite Podcast, Brandon Fuchs chats with Antonio Contreras and Sophia Ball, a married couple and dynamic design-build duo based in Calgary. Specializing in comprehensive architectural and construction projects, Antonio and Sophia share their journey from Venezuela to Canada, the inception of their company 'Americas,' and their collaborative work ethos. They discuss their latest projects, experiences at trade shows, and the challenges and rewards of working together. The episode offers insights into the importance of seamless design and construction integration, their family life, and their passion for their work. Listeners also get a taste of Calgary's vibrant food scene through the couple’s favorite restaurants.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Onsite Podcast
• 00:15 Meet Antonio Contreras and Sophia Ball
• 01:00 Current Projects in Calgary
• 02:04 Sophia's Design Journey
• 05:19 Balancing Work and Family
• 12:47 The Story Behind Americas
• 14:35 Moving from Venezuela to Calgary
• 18:19 Choosing Calgary as Home
• 19:34 Discovering Calgary: A New Beginning
• 20:30 Calgary's Culinary Delights
• 23:58 Trade Show Experiences and Insights
• 30:31 The Power of a Design-Build Duo
• 35:36 Ensuring Quality and Integrity in Construction
• 39:28 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with Antonio Contreras -
Website: https://americasgc.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americas.gc/

Connect with Sofia Ball -
Website: https://www.incolorstudio.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/incolorstudio

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

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