The Construction Life

By Manny NevesEducation

The Construction Life episodes

October 16, 2023 #425 Realtor Stephanie De Souza joins us to talk about the future of interest rates and residential living
Realtor Stephanie De Souza joins us to talk about the future of interest rates and residential living. We discuss the current state of the market, Canada's conservative lending, the disappearance of single-income living, people lacking patience and foresight, and the root of all evil, entitlement. Stephanie offers advice for first-time buyers and a positive but realistic outlook on the next 5 years on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Stephanie De Souza and Associates? Check them out on their website StephanieDeSouza.com and on Instagram at @StephanieDeSouzaRealtorr. Reach out over the phone at 647-330-5279 or over email at [email protected]. This show is brought to you by Connecteam. As constructors we know safety is crucial at all times! But, having team members not follow, or even worse know, safety protocols is just one thing that can cause us stress and anxiety in the workplace.So how can we deal better with this and all the other challenges we face daily - such as having to call the entire team just to make sure jobs get done in a safe manner, or update team members -one by one- that there is a training they need to complete regarding a certain tool, or a new regulation to complete in order to stay safe and compliant? Only to then go ahead and figure out how to know who read, who didn’t read, document everything in folders..yes, we deal with a lot! That’s why I suggest you use Connecteam, a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that extremely ease communications and operations - helping you get a clear and live overview of your business - while giving your employees one central and simple app dedicated for work. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial. Try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 31 min
October 15, 2023 #424 David and Karrie Fraser of Bunkie Life join us to talk about business growth and the future of homes
David and Karrie Fraser of Bunkie Life join us to talk about business growth and the future of home square-footage. They tell us about their DIY Lego kit bunkie that lets homeowners experience the joy of building something by hand. We discuss customization, doing business in Canada, Dragon's Den and idea thieves. Stand up to the local government mafia with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.
Reach out to Bunkie Life to join their list of reputable contractors and get ready to enjoy a Bunkie Break.Find them at BunkieLife.com and @BunkieLife on Instagram. Connect over the phone at 866-4Bunkie, and over email at [email protected] and [email protected]
This show is brought to you by Connecteam. As constructors we know safety is crucial at all times! But, having team members not follow, or even worse know, safety protocols is just one thing that can cause us stress and anxiety in the workplace.So how can we deal better with this and all the other challenges we face daily - such as having to call the entire team just to make sure jobs get done in a safe manner, or update team members -one by one- that there is a training they need to complete regarding a certain tool, or a new regulation to complete in order to stay safe and compliant? Only to then go ahead and figure out how to know who read, who didn’t read, document everything in folders..yes, we deal with a lot! That’s why I suggest you use Connecteam, a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that extremely ease communications and operations - helping you get a clear and live overview of your business - while giving your employees one central and simple app dedicated for work. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial. Try them today by checking out the link in the show notes.
https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh

Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com
@connecteamapp on Instagram.

www.connecteam.com/pricing

and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less.
Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 32 min
October 14, 2023 #423 Ryan Ralph of Pliteq joins us to talk about sound mitigation products, no such thing as soundproof
Ryan Ralph of Pliteq joins us to talk about sound mitigation products, no such thing as soundproof. He tells us about recycling tires, problematic Canadian regulations, and mass misinformation. He walks us through sound transfer and the many benefits of Pliteq products. The data speaks for itself on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Pliteq? Check out Pliteq.com and @Pliteq on Instagram. Reach out to Ryan over email at [email protected] and over the phone at 416-471-3091.Reach out for a factory tour and gain a new understanding of sound. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 47 min
October 12, 2023 #422 Rob Canizares of Maple Overhead Garage Doors joins us to talk garage doors and security
Rob Canizares of Maple Overhead Garage Doors joins us to talk garage doors and security. He tells us about trends, glass, custom doors, powder-coated tracks, and the dreaded beige keypad. We also discuss maintenance, undercutting in the garage door industry, and balancing convenience with security on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Maple Overhead Garage Doors? Check out their website MapleGarageDoors.com and their Instagram @MapleDoors. Reach out over the phone at 905-738-9231 or over email at [email protected]. Listen up, If you love top line products and are interested in a dealer opportunity, you're gonna want to hear this! I recently installed a Box Gobbler wall insert from MB Sentinel on the garage wall adjacent to my front porch, to make a secure locker for my package deliveries. Let me tell you the user experience is pure freedom. Also, I can now make returns right from my home now and don’t have to be there! Even knowing what it was suppose to do from the get go, It still made me smile when I experienced my first delivery. If you want to see the scope of work the install requires you can find the video on all my socials.Check out MBSentinel.com or call them directly for dealer details at 800-910-4251 again that’s 800-910-4251 Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 19 min
October 10, 2023 #421 Shawn Lowry from Ontario Bollards joins us to talk about preventing vehicle thefts & construction opportunities
Listen up, If you love top line products and are interested in a dealer opportunity, you're gonna want to hear this! I recently installed a Box Gobbler wall insert from MB Sentinel on the garage wall adjacent to my front porch, to make a secure locker for my package deliveries. Let me tell you the user experience is pure freedom. Also, I can now make returns right from my home now and don’t have to be there! Even knowing what it was suppose to do from the get go, It still made me smile when I experienced my first delivery. If you want to see the scope of work the install requires you can find the video on all my socials.Check out MBSentinel.com or call them directly for dealer details at 800-910-4251 again that’s 800-910-4251 Shawn Lowry from Ontario Bollards joins us to talk about preventing vehicle thefts. Shawn tells us all about bollards, and anti-theft and crash-rated protection. We discuss anti-cloning signals, working with insurance companies, residential bollard aesthetics, product testing, and other crash protection products. Interested in Ontario Bollards? Check them out on their website, OntarioBollards.com and ANNT.ca, and on social media, @OntarioBollards. Reach out over the phone at 289-891-8559 and over email at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 1 min
October 08, 2023 #420 Catriona of Dahl Valve joins us to talk about Canadian manufacturing
Catriona of Dahl Valve joins us to talk about Canadian manufacturing. We discuss Dahl's mom-and-pop mentality, remembering the end user, skilled manufacturing, robotics, and the value of a career in manufacturing. Learn about the human component of manufacturing on the episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Dahl Valve? Check them out at their website, DahlValve.com, on Instagram @DahlValve and @DahlValveMan, or reach out to Catriona at .Reach out to Thomas over Instagram @DahlValveMan and get a tour of their factory! Listen up, If you love top line products and are interested in a dealer opportunity, you're gonna want to hear this! I recently installed a Box Gobbler wall insert from MB Sentinel on the garage wall adjacent to my front porch, to make a secure locker for my package deliveries. Let me tell you the user experience is pure freedom. Also, I can now make returns right from my home now and don’t have to be there! Even knowing what it was suppose to do from the get go, It still made me smile when I experienced my first delivery. If you want to see the scope of work the install requires you can find the video on all my socials.Check out MBSentinel.com or call them directly for dealer details at 800-910-4251 again that’s 800-910-4251 Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 18 min
October 06, 2023 #419 Nicky Cullen joins us to talk about dealing with stress, anxiety and breath work
This show is brought to you by Connecteam.
As constructors we know safety is crucial at all times!But, having team members not follow, or even worse know, safety protocols is just one thing that can cause us stress and anxiety in the workplace.So how can we deal better with this and all the other challenges we face daily - such as having to call the entire team just to make sure jobs get done in a safe manner, or update team members -one by one- that there is a training they need to complete regarding a certain tool, or a new regulation to complete in order to stay safe and compliant?Only to then go ahead and figure out how to know who read, who didn’t read, document everything in folders..yes, we deal with a lot!That’s why I suggest you use Connecteam, a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that extremely ease communications and operations - helping you get a clear and live overview of your business - while giving your employees one central and simple app dedicated for work.Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial.Try them today by checking out the link in the show notes.
https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh
Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com
@connecteamapp on Instagram.
www.connecteam.com/pricing
and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less.
Nicky Cullen joins us to talk about dealing with stress and anxiety. Nicky starts off the show by telling us about his experience with panic attacks and finding help. He then teaches us about understanding our problems, breathwork, how our environment affects us, the power of relationships, and finding genuine laughter. Tune in for some down-to-earth insight into self-help with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Nicky Cullen? Check him out on his website NickyCullen.com, or on Instagram @nickycullendotcom. Reach out over email at [email protected].
Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 40 min
October 05, 2023 #418 Brian Sexsmith of Let Brian Do It joins us to talk about adding value to the industry
Brian Sexsmith of Let Brian Do It joins us to talk about adding value to the industry. We discuss smart business expenses, the value of cost analysis, resources for tradespeople, and the importance of shadowing before big projects. Remember to be honest about your abilities with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Let Brian Do It? Check them out at LetBrianDoIt.ca and Let Brian Do It on Facebook. Reach out over the phone at 416-528-7747 or over email at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 30 min
October 02, 2023 #417 Seaf Alshannaq from Eternal Green Landscaping talks about landscaping and ambitious business plans
Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto’s built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1. Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, high performance construction projects, and looks into new legislation and changes to buildings codes – as well as more than 500 exhibitors on the expo floor to source new products from. If that’s not enough to convince you, mention code CONSTRUCTIONLIFE when registering and you’ll save 10% off you Buildings Show pass. Register online at www.TheBuildingsShow.comSeaf Alshannaq from Eternal Green Landscaping joins us to talk about landscaping and ambitious business. He tells about being written off for being too young, keeping employees invested, focusing on clients who want quality, and trusting other people with his business. We also discuss weather-based business, grass maintenance, snow removal, fuel prices, interlocking and the value of people. Be inspired by this young business owner on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Eternal Green Landscaping? Check out their website, EternalGreenLandscaping.ca, or all over social media at @EternalGreenLandscaping. Reach out over the phone at 647-572-4456, or over email at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 23 min
September 30, 2023 #416 Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight joins us to talk about owning your crap and fixing the money
Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto’s built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1. Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, high performance construction projects, and looks into new legislation and changes to buildings codes – as well as more than 500 exhibitors on the expo floor to source new products from. If that’s not enough to convince you, mention code CONSTRUCTIONLIFE when registering and you’ll save 10% off you Buildings Show pass. Register online at www.TheBuildingsShow.com Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight joins us to talk about owning your crap and fixing the money. Tom teaches us to take responsibility for our success, to show our values on social media, to prioritize our time, and to honour our standard. For some powerful reminders you need, tune in to this inspiring episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in The Contractor Fight? Check out their websites TheContractorFight.com and SellUnafraid.com, or find Tom on Instagram @RealTomReber. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.
1 hr 22 min

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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,…