He’s seen it all — from the tunnels of the Big Dig to the boiler rooms of Cape Cod.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, host Buz Artiano sits down with Paul Perry, the straight-shooting owner of Perry Plumbing & Heating — soon to be Perry Plumbing & HVAC. With over three decades in the trade, Paul’s story is a masterclass in resilience, craftsmanship, and old-school work ethic.From crawling out the window of a 400,000-mile truck to leading a family business that spans generations, Paul shares his path from apprentice to master plumber, union foreman on the Big Dig, and now mentor to his two sons.It’s raw, real, and relentlessly honest — a conversation about what it takes to build something that lasts.🔥 In this episode:-The early days: trade school, tough mentors, and growing up fixing everything-Life on the Big Dig and what it taught him about work and leadership-Starting Perry Plumbing from scratch as a single father-Rebranding for the future: Perry Plumbing & HVAC-Lessons from raising sons who now work beside him-The art of craftsmanship — why a well-built boiler is a thing of beauty⏱️ Chapters00:00 – The Indestructible Truck01:00 – Remembering Jeff Goslin03:30 – How Paul Got His Start in Plumbing06:00 – From Trade School to the Big Dig10:00 – Lessons from Union Life and Boston’s Biggest Project15:00 – Starting Perry Plumbing & Heating18:30 – The Truck Story That Says It All20:00 – Working with BuildX22:30 – Building a Family Business26:00 – Bringing His Sons Into the Trade28:00 – Modern Plumbing, Old-School Standards30:00 – Dream Projects and Personal Lessons33:00 – Saving, Legacy, and Advice for the Next Generation36:00 – The Future of Perry Plumbing & HVAC🎧 Subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.📍 More at perryplumbingandheating.com#BuildXPodcast #PlumbingLife #FamilyBusiness #CapeCodTrades #HVAC #BlueCollarStories #legacybuilding