The Construction Life

Steve and Royce of 3Way join us to talk about taping and drywall. Royce shares how the construction world has changed in the last 50+ years, including the informal introduction of Level 5. We get into why the stereotypes around the drywall industry exist as they do, and Royce and Steve share tons of advice on tools and techniques with visual references to accompany their tips. The second half of the show is devoted to 3Way, their new product to greatly reduce the time and effort spent finishing three-way corners. They tell us how to use it and the challenges they've faced getting a new product onto the trades market as tradespeople. Everything you've ever wanted to know about taping, mudding, and drywall can be found on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in 3Way? Check out their website 3way.ca, on Instagram @3waytheworld, on YouTube at 3way drywall corner finishing, or send them an email at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Dan Wall from Covenant Construction joins us to talk about tiling and TTMAC certification. He shares his experience going from being his own boss to working for someone else, and what made him stay with Covenant over the adjustment period. He tells us about his desire to work with thin panel porcelain slabs and the education required to do it right, before discussing the TTMAC exam and what causes others to fail where he succeeded. The last half of the show goes into how he would build his dream bathroom, as well as his dream kitchen as a culinary enthusiast. If you're into tiling, or just want to hear Manny's horror movie magnet purchasing story, tune into this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Dan Wall? Check him out on Instagram and TikTok @Waldo_the_tiler, send him an email at [email protected], or check out Covenant Construction itself at CovenantConstruction.ca.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Pata Chan of Kwaihinian in Hong Kong joins us to talk about construction in Hong Kong. He starts off by sharing how he got into the industry and quickly shatters the belief around bamboo scaffolding. We then get into the major differences before construction in North America versus Hong Kong: variation orders, the size of projects, the materials and techniques used, the trades themselves, and the shocking facts about pricing, timelines and permits. Pata also tells us about the interesting way he dealt with acoustics in his favourite project, and his issue with the worldwide gripe, Pinterest clients. Learn all about the international construction industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Kwaihinian? Check out their website Kwaihinian.com, send them an email at [email protected], or check out Pata on Instagram @Pata_Chan.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Casey Grey from The Conscious Builder joins us today to talk about passive homes and building the business. He discusses the values that The Conscious Builder is based on and his experience building a passive house from scratch as a way to show clients the business. He also tells us what government regulations stand in the way of a greener future of homes. Learn about the products and processes used in passive home building, and the money that can be saved by building passive homes on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in The Conscious Builder? Check out their website at TheConsciousBuilder.com or find them all over social media, just Google The Conscious Builder.

Casey also has a special offer for fans of the show. Use code CLife20 for 20% off all courses on ConsciousBuilderAccademy.com.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Doug Taylor of Frontiers Design Build is here to talk about the hurdles Frontiers has been through, and how they've succeeded, offering advice to other tradespeople on the paper side of business. Doug talks about his difficulty letting go of control and passing off the tools to someone else. He shares the plateaus Frontiers hit and how they moved passed them, as well as their three-step framework for growth. Learn about business organization and high-performance homes on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Frontiers Design Build? Check them out on their website at frontiersdesignbuild.com or on Instagram @frontiers_designbuild, or send them an email at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Nuno Pinto and Jordan Mora of Assmbly Inc join us to talk all about high-end lighting and home automation. They share their experiences getting into the business and tell us about their products. We hear how they would light different rooms, and compare voice automation from the Big Three. Learn about the importance of light and how it can effect energy levels on this episode of The Construction Life.

Interested in Assmbly Inc? Check them out on Instagram @Assmblyinc or send them an email at [email protected]. And don’t forget, its Assmbly, not Assembly. No “e”.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Shahzad Qureshi from Pinnacle Real Estate in New York joins us today to talk about making it in the real estate business, construction and social media. Starting off with a bone to pick with high-end construction, Shahzad then shares his humble beginnings, paying sweat equity with equity partners and door-knocking for 6 months to get one deal. He also gives us some advice on how to survive the next recession and how to build a sustainable business. The back end of the show breaks into social media talk, why Shahzad avoided it at first and the issue with people claiming to be experts online. Listen in on this enthusiastic conversation on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Pinnacle Real Estate? Find Shahzad on Instagram and Youtube pinnaclerealestate.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Mike of Mike's Tool Fun joins us to talk about commercial electrical jobs and how he got into tool reviewing. He shares some helpful advice for electricians like using foldable canvas garage bins and double-checking your work to take excuses away from inspectors. He also talks about copper versus aluminum wiring and the tools that have made his job that much better. The show wraps up talking about what Mike gained from his previous career in car shows, and some obligatory Star Wars opinions. If you're an electrician or just need some advice on how to be less stressed on the job, listen to this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Mike? Check him out on Instagram @Mikes_tool_fun or on his YouTube at Mike's Tool Fun.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Fred Garceau joins us to talk about carpentry and restoration. He shares his fascinating experience at the oldest trade school in France and tells us a ton about the French method of stereotomy. He discusses a few of his projects and even brought us some models as examples. Forever learning, Fred is full of advice for carpenters of every age on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Fred? Check him out on Instagram @fredseal_carpentry or send him an email at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Ben Cowburn from Chase Contracting is here to discuss the BC concrete process and the issue with employees nowadays. Learn about BC's high school trade program, fibreglass versus rebar, and building department delays as the battery ticks down on this fascinating conversation as the battery on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. We will schedule another show with Ben and dive deeper into the conversion.

Interested in Chase Contracting? Check them out at chasecontractingltd.com or on Instagram @chasecontractingltd, or get in touch at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @theamabelletters and on Instagram @_the_amabel_letters Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join up in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.