The BuildX Podcast

In Episode 26 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with David, Owner of Smart Start Foundation Waterproofing, who shares a decade of experience protecting homes from the ground up. From grinding walls and HEPA systems to double-coat applications and drainage boards, David explains why doing the job right the first time saves homeowners tens of thousands in repairs, mold remediation, and insurance battles.This episode is a must-listen for builders, remodelers, and homeowners who want peace of mind under their feet. David breaks down certification, product warranties, and even how his family business is expanding with his son stepping into the trade.🧠 Real talk from a craftsman who treats every house like it’s his own—because foundation waterproofing isn’t just a code requirement, it’s a hidden advantage most people only think about when it failsYou’ll learn:✅ Why prep work (grinding, patching, drying) makes or breaks waterproofing✅ How certified systems + manufacturer warranties protect your investment✅ Why drainage boards add insulation, extend warranties, and stop hydro pressure✅ The dangers of shortcuts (silica dust, cheap coatings, missed footing sprays)✅ Business lessons from 10 years in the trade and passing it on to the next generation👇 Learn more about Smart Start Foundation Waterproofing📞 Contact: [Insert contact info if you’d like me to draft one]📺 Subscribe to the BuildX Podcast: / @buildx_usa🎧 Or search The BuildX Podcast on Spotify🌐 Read more at BuildX.com/Podcast

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If you're not talking to your window rep until after framing… you're already behind. 🪟

In Episode #25 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Chad Nicoli of Pella Windows to break down the real-world challenges of window selection, lead times, code compliance, and what builders get wrong all the time.

With over a decade working with custom builders across Massachusetts, Chad shares insight that could save you from major delays—and help you build smarter, tighter, and better.

✅ Planning tips that save weeks

✅ Energy performance and compliance

✅ What sets Pella apart from the rest

✅ The truth about window install fails

✅ Why timelines are getting tighter, not longer

👇 Learn more:

🌐 pellabranch.com

📲 Instagram: @pellawindows

📺 Watch the BuildX Podcast on YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA

🎧 Search The BuildX Podcast on Spotify

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📺 Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:12 - Chad’s background in construction and windows

04:45 - What Pella is known for

06:30 - Timelines & planning mistakes

09:40 - How builders choose windows

12:20 - Energy performance & code

17:05 - Custom builder expectations

19:30 - Pella’s new products

22:00 - Big mistakes on job sites

26:55 - Trends in glass and styles

30:50 - Advice for builders

33:10 - Closing thoughts

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Buying, selling, or building property in Massachusetts? Then you need to hear from someone who’s seen it all—twice.In Episode 24 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Bill Sims, Principal of Sims & Sims LLP, a trial attorney with over 42 years of experience in real estate, municipal, business, and probate law . Bill’s worked both sides of the courtroom, represented banks, developers, contractors, homeowners, and professionals at state licensing boards—and he’s still going strong.This episode is packed with valuable legal knowledge every builder, homeowner, or developer should hear. From the biggest legal mistakes in construction, to how to protect your business and your property, Bill breaks it all down in plain English.🧠 Real talk from a guy who’s represented everyone from your local builder… to the banks financing the project.⸻You’ll learn:✅ How real estate deals actually fall apart✅ Why clear titles and land use laws are deal-breakers✅ The biggest mistakes builders make with contracts✅ The importance of legal planning in residential development✅ Why a good attorney should be in your speed dial before you break ground👇 Learn more about Sims & Sims LLP🌐 simsandsimsllp.com📞 Contact: [email protected]📺 Subscribe to the BuildX Podcast: YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA🎧 Or search The BuildX Podcast on Spotify🌐 Read more at BuildX.com/PodcastJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:30 – Bill’s background in trial law & real estate04:20 – Working with builders, banks & municipalities07:00 – The legal process behind closing a property10:15 – Common legal mistakes in construction13:40 – What to include in your contracts17:25 – Zoning issues & red tape nightmares21:00 – Advice for new builders & developers24:00 – Working with town governments & boards28:15 – Licensing boards, arbitration & high-stakes representation32:00 – Lightning round: advice, tools, and legacy#RealEstateLaw #ConstructionLaw #MassachusettsBuilders #BuilderTips #LandUse #LegalAdvice #SimsAndSims #JustBuildBaby #Homebuilding #ContractorProblems #PropertyDisputes #CustomHomes #ConstructionPodcast #RealEstateDeals #JobsiteToCourtroom#BuzArtiano

In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Martins—a driven, self-taught architectural designer who has built her career from the ground up. From hand-drafting in high school to running her own design business and landing multi-million-dollar projects, Cathy shares how she navigated the industry without a degree, the power of mentorship, and the emotional intelligence it takes to succeed in construction.🎧 Whether you're a small business owner, a builder with a growing brand, or just nostalgic for real radio—this one’s for you.

👇 Learn more about Budget Blinds

🌐 budgetblinds.com

📲 Instagram: @BudgetBlinds

📺 Watch the BuildX Podcast @buildx_usa  

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In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with Alex Steinberg, President and Founder of JBS Home Inspections, Inc., to uncover the truth behind what really makes or breaks a home inspection in 2025.With over 25 years of experience, Alex has inspected thousands of homes across Massachusetts—and knows exactly what most buyers, builders, and even agents get wrong when it comes to inspections. From mold and moisture to roofs, rot, and rust, nothing gets past his trained eye.Buz and Alex talk about:🛠️ Common red flags homeowners overlook🧠 The psychology of buyer panic🧰 What every contractor should prep BEFORE inspection day🔍 Why thermal imaging, drones, and moisture meters are changing the game🧼 The do’s and don’ts of preparing your home for market🎧 Whether you’re a builder, seller, buyer, or just obsessed with the details—this episode will make you look at your house in a whole new way.👇 Learn more about Alex Steinberg & JBS Home Inspections🌐 jbsinspections.com📲 Instagram: @jbs_inspections📺 Watch the BuildX Podcast on YouTube.com/@buildx_usa🌐 Read the blog on BuildX.com/PodcastJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸

In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with HVAC expert Tim Booth of Booth Mechanical to talk about everything homeowners (and contractors) get wrong about heating, cooling, and ventilation.With decades in the field, Tim shares what it’s like to run a family-owned business, coordinate with builders on high-performance homes, and keep up with changing technology and building codes.You’ll Learn:🔥 The biggest HVAC mistakes made on job sites💨 Why proper venting is essential for home longevity🏠 How HVAC planning impacts energy efficiency🔧 The difference between system design and installation👷 Lessons from running a mechanical company with your kids📍Whether you’re a builder, tradesperson, or homeowner planning your next project—this episode will make you rethink what comfort really takes.🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts📺 Watch full episodes: @BuildX_USA🌐 Visit BuildX.com to schedule your FREE ADU consultationJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸#BuildX #BoothMechanical #HVAC #ContractorTalk #HomeBuilding #MechanicalSystems #ConstructionPodcast #MassachusettsBuilders #JustBuildBabyy

In Episode 18 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Gwendolen St. Sauveur —Mechanical engineer, founder & CEO of BTF Net Zero Designs.From collaborating with contractors to managing expectations with homeowners, Gwendolen shares how her approach blends design practicality with personal storytelling.You’ll learn:

• Importance of construction coordination across multiple disciplines
• How classic historical home designs make energy efficient homes for today & the future
• How affordable housing & net zero housing can be achieved with a stock plan
• Available tools for builders to learn how to run Manual J, design ERV systems and

• Basic / passive design principles & why design is 80% function and 20% aesthetic
• Ductwork design & importance of ventilation air

calculate assembly R-values📌 Whether you’re a builder, designer, or just someone about to start a home project—this episode is packed with insight, experience, and no-fluff advice from a true pro.👇 Connect with Gwendolen:🌐 www.BiteTheFrost.com📲 [email protected] | 802-392-3395🎧 Also available on Spotify — Search BuildX Podcast

you're not talking to your window rep until after framing… you're already behind. 🪟

In Episode #25 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Chad Nicoli of Pella Windows to break down the real-world challenges of window selection, lead times, code compliance, and what builders get wrong all the time.

With over a decade working with custom builders across Massachusetts, Chad shares insight that could save you from major delays—and help you build smarter, tighter, and better.

✅ Planning tips that save weeks
✅ Energy performance and compliance
✅ What sets Pella apart from the rest
✅ The truth about window install fails
✅ Why timelines are getting tighter, not longer

👇 Learn more:
🌐 pellabranch.com
📲 Instagram: @pellawindows

📺 Watch the BuildX Podcast on YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA
🎧 Search The BuildX Podcast on Spotify

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Radio Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Smarter Now. 🎙️📻In Episode 17 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Andrew Corbett, the charismatic host and digital content manager at Easy 99.1 WPLM-FM, to unpack what it really takes to make a voice—and a brand—heard in 2025.From his journey behind the mic to managing multi-platform content, Andrew brings over a decade of radio and production experience to the table. The two talk everything from storytelling and brand consistency to how contractors and builders can actually use local radio to gain trust and visibility in their communities.🎧 Whether you're a small business owner, a builder with a growing brand, or just nostalgic for real radio—this one’s for you.👇 Learn more about Easy 99.1🌐 easy991.com📲 Instagram: @easy991wplm📺 Watch the BuildX Podcast on YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA🌐 Read the blog on BuildX.com/PodcastJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸⏱️ Chapters00:00 - Intro & Andrew’s Radio Journey04:32 - What Makes Radio Still Work in 202510:45 - How Local Businesses Can Use Radio for Growth17:12 - Digital + Radio: Building a Hybrid Brand23:00 - Best Advice for Small Business Marketing28:50 - Rapid Fire Questions32:01 - Why Community Still Wins35:10 - Outro#BuildX #JustBuildBaby #BuzArtiano #Easy991 #WPLM #RadioInterview #PodcastEpisode #SouthShoreMA #CarverMA #PlymouthMA #CapeCodBusiness #MassachusettsMedia #LocalLegends #ConstructionPodcast #RadioPersonality #CommunityVoices #HomeImprovement #LocalBusinessSupport #TradesTalk #RealTalkRadio #SmallBusinessLife #BehindTheMic #BuildLocal #MassachusettsStrong #FMRadioCulture

In Episode 15 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Dave Mulcahy, President of ohDEER South Shore and co-founder of Ghost Scoopers, to uncover the not-so-glamorous but wildly important world of all-natural tick, mosquito, and deer control.From protecting ADUs and high-end landscaping from deer destruction to understanding the real risks of tick-borne illness—Dave brings unmatched insight from over a decade in the field.You’ll learn:Why Lyme isn’t the only disease you should fear 🦠How natural mosquito spray actually kills (not repels) 🦟What deer are doing to your hydrangeas 🌿How a one-man operation scaled to 30+ trucks across the South Shore and Cape 🚚Plus, we dig into Ghost Scoopers—a fast-growing pet waste removal company, and how Dave’s turned crappy jobs into real recurring revenue.📌 Whether you’re a homeowner with young kids, a builder protecting new landscaping, or a contractor looking to offer more value—this episode’s loaded with practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and killer growth strategy.👇 Learn more:🌐 https://oh-deer.com/south-shore🌐 https://ghostscoopers.com📲 Instagram: @ohdeersouthshore | @ghostscoopers🎧 Also available on Spotify — Search BuildX Podcast📺 Watch now on: YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro & Welcome02:00 Dave’s leap into business: oil to outdoors06:00 Scaling ohDEER: from 1 truck to 3009:00 Ghost Scoopers origin story12:00 Why deer are quietly destroying your landscaping15:00 Tick & mosquito dangers you didn’t know18:00 How natural sprays actually kill bugs22:00 Control vs. expectation25:00 Process: site walks, estimates & scheduling29:00 Public health concerns34:00 Industry trends, product myths & client education37:00 Lightning round: pizza, Rubik’s cubes & dream careersJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸