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Giving old homes new life through historic renovation
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Episode 243: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Josh Waters, founder and CEO of Waters Building + Design. With over 25 years of experience in construction, Josh and his team have managed construction projects throughout the entire Southeast. They have a known reputation for excellence – especially when it comes to …
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NAHB CEO shares how the election could affect the industry
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Episode 242: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Jim Tobin, president and CEO at the National Association of Home Builders. With over two decades of experience in government affairs and public policy, Jim has played a pivotal role in shaping NAHB’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, influencing housing …
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Seeing the value of relationships with realtors
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Episode 241: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Patrick Henderson, managing partner and founder of PLH Homes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur astute businessman, mentor and determined leader in the real estate, property development and luxury home building sectors. His goal is to leave a legacy on the community th…
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How not to lose your sh*t when things get heated
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Episode 240 On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are joined by Estie Briggs, emotional intelligence coach and consultant at Briggs Performance Consulting. Estie has 20 years' experience developing leaders at all levels and has led hundreds of workshops across the globe to create impactful, relevant learning experiences. She’…
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Why renewable resources are the future of construction
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Episode 239: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is joined by special guest host Scott Hale, director of the customer journey here at Buildertrend. They’re sitting down with Matt Hannaby, project manager at Marble Hill Fireplaces in the UK. Matt has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has comprehensive knowledge of many s…
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Elevating your online brand – because first impressions matter
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Episode 238 On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Katlyn Slocum, creative director at Katlyn Slocum Design. Katlyn grew up around the construction industry with all the men in her family working in the trades. She saw firsthand the hard work they put into building their businesses, which is what led to her p…
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Effective strategies for handling 35+ home builds a year
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Today on “The Building Code,” Courtney is sitting down with returning guest Steven Sanders-Myers, purchasing manager at Brightwater Homes. Steven has been in the construction industry for over 20 years. While his passion is still in construction, over the past decade his focus has been on sustainable building, renewable energy and building responsi…
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How to boost profits with smart construction accounting
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley is talking accounting and analytics with Jason Kruger, founder and president of Signature Analytics. Jason spent many years in public accounting with large national firms including Deloitte where he spent nearly 10 years. He gained exposure to different types of industries, construction being one of t…
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How events like Street of Dreams offer opportunity for growth
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Today on “The Building Code,” Courtney Mattern, senior director of content and brand marketing at Buildertrend, is back on podcast as the new host. She’s flying solo today with in-studio guests Greg and Katie Frazell, co-owners of G. Lee Homes and long-time users of Buildertrend. Greg and Katie started the company out of necessity in 2004 after Gre…
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Expert tips for overcoming job site challenges
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley is chatting with Brady Bankston, owner of Popularis Construction. Brady grew up in the industry with his father who was a carpenter and tile artisan. He eventually developed a love for woodworking and worked for a remodeling company before starting his own business. The word “Popularis” stems from a L…
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9 reasons builders should consider franchising
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Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is sitting down with Matt Hollis, chief operating officer at Lexar Homes. In 1993, the company was founded by Matt’s uncle Bob Hollis and his business partner James Moen with the intent to help families fulfill their dream of home ownership at an affordable price. And over 30 years later, their mission still ho…
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The long-term impact of sustainability in construction
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Episode 232: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Jordan Duggan, general manager at Caprock Design + Build. Jordan has extensive experience in various areas of construction with over 15 years in the industry. He’s always learning about advancements inbuilding science, new product developments and installation t…
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Harnessing the power of reviews to grow your business
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Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Chris Meeken, owner of Black Tie Group. With time spent in the U.S. Marine Corps, Chris honed his leadership skills to build a highly skilled team of craftsmen. Now they work together to create partnerships with homeowners and ensure a high-quality, stress-free construction experi…
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The Building Code summer minisode: Prioritizing quality with Kohler
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This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our cu…
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Why builders should prioritize content and storytelling
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Episode 230 On this episode of the “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Morgan Molitor, co-founder and creative director at Construction2style. As a husband and wife duo, Morgan and her husband Jamie have used their guiding principle of authenticity to turn what started as a lifestyle blog into a vibrant design + build company an…
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The Building Code summer minisode: Ensuring sustainability with Weyerhaeuser
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This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our cu…
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What it’s really like to be a contractor on a Netflix show
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Episode 229: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Tyler Farrell, owner of Killowen Construction and a bit of a celebrity in the construction world. Tyler and his team build luxury custom homes in Heber City, Utah and surrounding areas. Their goal is to ensure that their work is honest, and their homes are forever. Tyler …
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The Building Code summer minisode: Understanding the Sherwin-Williams difference
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This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our cu…
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Why WIP reporting is your secret weapon to increased profitability
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Episode 228: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach is flying solo with podcast guest Kathy Svetina, founder of NewCastle Finance. She and her team offer fractional CFO services to help small business owners ensure financial health and sustainability. Kathy has been at the helm of her own business for five years, but before that, she worked f…
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The Building Code summer minisode: Seeing value of relationships with Andersen
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This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our cu…
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How affordable micro communities make homeownership possible
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Episode 227 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and special guest host Jon Walker, Buildertrend’s chief technology officer, are speaking with industry visionary Booker T. Washington, founder and CEO of Techie Homes Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Booker is a creative real estate developer and investor who pioneered the first black-developed micro-communit…
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The Building Code summer minisode: Talking innovation with Rinnai
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Cardinal Crest’s co-founders talk CBUSA benefits
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Episode 226: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley sitting down with returning guests, Joe Christensen and Adam Shaeffer, co-founders of Cardinal Crest Homes in Kansas City, Missouri. They offer their clients a memorable custom home building experience with step by step interior design consulting and in-house architectural servic…
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The top 3 profit killers for builders (And how to avoid them)
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Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest, Benji Carlson, director of content at Breakthrough Academy. Benji works with a team to create free, educational content that makes Breakthrough Academy an industry-leading advising and coaching company for contractors in North America. Tune in to the full episode to h…
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How a father-daughter dynamic adds new perspective
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Episode 224: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and his dad James Burtwistle are co-hosting a special Father’s Day episode. They’re chatting with Cassie Parra, VP of operations and design manager, and Max Christiansen, founder and sales director, at Tru Builders. Cassie and Max work together as a father-daughter duo at their family-own…
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Hot take from a pro: We don’t have spreadsheets, we have Buildertrend
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Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Gloria Fuentes, founder of GloJoy Construction, a design build company tackling projects in New York, Texas, Florida – just to name a few. Gloria’s background in banking and real estate investing lead her to construction management where she brings projects to life – whether it be in the …
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Customers share their honest feedback live with our Product team
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Episode 222: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are hosting a live recording in front of Buildertrend’s Product team. They’re joined by industry leaders Heather and Steve Tankersley, co-owners of Tankersley Construction and long-time users of Buildertrend, as they share their candid feedback about the software. They know what it takes t…
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Buildertrend insights: Exploring updates that ensure customer success
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley guestless talking about a couple topics they’re truly passionate about. They’re bringing listeners the inside scoop on some exciting internal changes that’ll positively impact the success of our customers and their businesses. In Charley’s words, “We want to make sure we're not just a product…
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From dream to done: How financing brings homeowner visions to life
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley have Nelnet Bank’s Landon Weaver and Andrew Clark in studio. Landon and Andrew have both worked in home improvement financing for over a decade. They currently work together at Nelnet seeking to create the best home improvement program in the industry. They’re driven to understand the builder…
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Closing the deal: Why problem solving is the key to sales success
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Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are in studio with Mike Weaver, vice president of sales at Emser Tile. Mike’s been with Emser Tile for 18 years, holding a variety of positions before landing in his current role. During his time at the company and working in sales, he realized making connections and finding solutions for customers lea…
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Knowing your worth: Why a 25% markup isn’t going to cut it
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Danielle and Michael Gutelli, co-founders of Clark + Aldine, an award-winning design build company in Plymouth Michigan. Their team specializes in residential remodeling, interior design and space planning. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the value of using tec…
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Trends vs. timeless: How to find balance and create cohesive design
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Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Katie Kath, partner and interior designer at Jkath Design Build + Reinvent. Katie and her husband Jesse run the business as a team, and share a love for historic homes in the Twin Cities. They specialize in making older homes functional for modern life while honoring each home’s unique de…
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Rate resilience: Strategies for builders navigating high interest
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Nikolas Scoolis, manager of economic research, at Zonda. Nikolas works with the research team at Zonda to put together analysis and insights for both private and large public home builders and track economic and housing trends. Tune in the full episode to hear more about…
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Combatting the labor shortage: How to secure the future of construction
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Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guests Maranda Adams and Ashley Kuhn, co-founders of Blair Freeman. This dynamic duo runs their business with a “people first, project second” approach, which means they focus on transparency and make the process of building, buying and selling clear for everyone involved. T…
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How cost-plus builders benefit from updated workflows
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Episode 214: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Jon Walker, chief technology officer here at Buildertrend. Jon has an impressive background with more than 30 years of proven experience in technology leadership roles. Today, he works directly with our Product Engineering team to optimize the platform and p…
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Episode 213: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with husband-and-wife team, Chris and Yvonne Johnson, owners of Reclaimed Karma, a boutique design + build firm based out of Marietta, Georgia. After diving headfirst into renovating their own home, they discovered a true passion for helping others do the same. Listen to the f…
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Episode 212: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Mark Williams, founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and host of “The Curious Builder” podcast. Mark’s home-building experience has been fueled by his endless curiosity and ability to adapt, learn and grow for nearly two decades. Tune in to the full episo…
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Find out what 92% of builders are doing wrong
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Episode 211: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest and friend, Russ Stephens, business strategy specialist and co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders in Australia. The APB, established in 2014, helps custom home builders generate more leads, more sales and increase margins while i…
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How to improve your builder-supplier relationship
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are sitting down with Alyssa Sinclair, senior manager of customer success at CBUSA. Alyssa was hired as the 10th employee of CBUSA and has been at the company for over seven years. She now has a depth of knowledge about material purchasing and how to prioritize…
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What it takes to get a $150 million development off the ground
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Episode 209: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Terry Paterson, president and CEO of Paterson Project Management, Inc. Terry, originally from Cape Town, South Africa built his first couple houses at the age of 20. After moving to the U.S. at 23, he got involved with the development of a small luxury hotel, which eventually…
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How to ensure profitability with Brad Leavitt
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Episode 208: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are joined by Brad Leavitt, president of AFT Construction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brad is an award-winning builder who’s used Buildertrend since 2017. He and his team have a modern approach when it comes to business, and they build homes that are n…
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How to retain top talent with Nick Schiffer
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Episode 207: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are together again chatting with industry leader Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders, Materia Millwork and Motif Media. Nick has been building a highly skilled and creative team who shares his enthusiasm for building luxury custom homes since 2014. Having a diverse team of collaborators an…
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Episode 206: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are speaking with Seif El-Sahly, director at Newfore Construction and Renovations in Ontario, Canada. Seif got started in the industry through buying and renovating rental properties after studying engineering in college. In just three years, hi…
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How to achieve your financial goals in 2024
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Episode 205: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are joined by Susanne Mariga, a certified public accountant and certified tax coach specializing in personal and business tax planning. Over the past two decades, Susanne has worked for Big 4 accounting firms, and today, she has her own firm whe…
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Constructing connections: How leveraging builder communities ensures success
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Episode 204: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Sean Gallagher, founder and president of Jasper Buildersin Mooresville, North Carolina. Sean has been working in construction pretty much his whole life – riding along with his stepdad to work on job sites in the summer and deliver lumber. Today, he has more than 30 years of…
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Strong foundations: How smart planning and software help your business grow
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Episode 203: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Sam DeMaio, owner of Showcase Remodelsin Turnersville, NJ. The Showcase Remodels team specializes in home additions and renovations – working with their clients to turn their living spaces and homes into works of art. Listen to the full episode to hear more abou…
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Building homes, changing lives: The power of giving with Habitat for Humanity
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Episode 202: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined in studio by Kyler Goodwin, senior construction supervisor, and Drew Lier, construction director, at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in communities around the world achieve homeownership through building, renovati…
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Content marketing: What it is and how it can help your business stand out
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Episode 201: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down in studio with Cathern Strief, former Buildertrend employee and current content manager at NS Builders. After six and a half years on the corporate marketing side of things, Cathern jumped at the opportunity to head up social media and content strategy for constr…
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Creating an identity: Why your brand is more than just a name
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Episode 200: On the 200th episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Heather Thoming, director of marketing, and Stefan Carlson, project manager, from Carlson Projects Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their team works hard to create cohesive and harmonious spaces that enhance each home’s overall look and feel. Tune in to the full epis…
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Onboarding basics: Why construction tech isn’t as daunting as it seems
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Episode 199: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Brad Robinson, president of Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling in Acworth, Georgia. Brad and his team have over 10 years of experience building and designing in diverse locations with a proven track record of success. Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Brad goe…
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