Episodes

  • #579 Getting into the tradesperson’s longevity mindset with Dr. Luigi Nalli of PinPoint Health
    May 12 2024

    Luigi teaches us how to combat repetitive action injuries, the necessity of varied movements, what to do about low back pain, preventing future issues, how to protect joints, and treating physical problems physically. He breaks down the simple steps for longevity on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Find Dr. Luigi Nalli on Instagram @Dr.LouNalli and reach out at LNalli@PinPointHealth.ca.

    Find PinPoint Health at PinPointHealth.ca and @PinPoint_Health. Reach out at 416-744-7900 and Info@PinPointHealth.ca.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • #578 Affordable housing for the aging population with Ian Jones of BGI Group and The Joy Concept
    May 7 2024

    Gianluca Pascale of The Constructor's Guild joins in this conversation with Ian who walks us though The Joy Concept's proposal for building affordable rental housing through compassionate capitalism. We discuss issues with the government's focus on reelection, gatekeeping costs for building in Canada, and changing the NIMBY mindset on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Find Ian Jones of BGI Group and The Joy Concept at BGIGroup.ca, MyJoyLiving.com and on LinkedIn at Ian Jones MRICS. Reach out at Ian@BGIGroup.ca.

    Find Gianluca Pascale of The Constructor's Guild at ConstructorsGuild.com and on LinkedIn at Gianluca Pascale. Reach out at Gianluca@ConstructorsGuild.com.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #577 Building infrastructure and economic struggles with Jason Farris of Glenmore Custom Homes.
    May 1 2024

    Jason tells us about what goes into a substation, becoming just a number, what highrise cancellations mean for the industry, cost of living consequences, and constant price increases. We also discuss online marketing scams, and substance abuse on the jobsite on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Find Jason Farris of Glenmore Custom Homes on Instagram @GlenmoreCustomHomes. Reach out at 647-332-5516 and Jason.Farris@GlenmoreCustomHomes.com.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • #576 Too impatient to succeed with AJ Cappuccitti thoughts on trades today, AC Custom Reno
    Apr 28 2024

    We talk about shiny object syndrome, learning delayed gratification, why old trades struggle to get off the tools, when to stay an employee, and understanding that ROI doesn't always mean money. We also talk about how to let clients hire their own trades while protecting yourself, and the future of visionary and integrator partnerships on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Find AJ Cappuccitti of AC Custom Reno at ACCustom.ca and @ACCustomRenoInc.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • #575 Escaping track building prison with Daniel da Costa of Sons of Carpentry
    Apr 27 2024

    Daniel tells us about working long hours doing the same thing over and over and trying to do good work on a speed motivated jobsite. We also discuss the myth of natural talent, educating clients, how to use Pinterest better, dealing with hires that don't care, and leaning how to make each tool work best on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Find Daniel da Costa of Sons of Carpentry at SonsofCarpentry.ca and @SonsofCarpentry. Reach out at SonsofCarpentry@gmail.com.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #574 Different perspectives in woodworking with Mike Huber, James Goerzen, Jamie Robert, & Gavin Gaudreault
    Apr 24 2024

    We talk about the mentorship landscape, being openminded about new methods, learning from each project, and building with other trades in mind. We also discuss understanding your market and balancing being an artist and running a business on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Reach out to Mike Huber of Mike Huber Works at hubermiker@gmail.com and @hubermachine.

    Find James Goerzen at Conestoga.

    Reach out to Jamie Roberts of Jamie Roberts Custom Woodworking at jrobertscustomwoodworking@gmail.com and @jamierobertscustomwoodworking.

    Reach out to Gavin Gaudreault on Instagram @gaudreault13.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • #573 Starting sustainability conversations with Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction
    Apr 23 2024

    We talk about the push towards electric, needing to build smaller, rushing for affordable housing, multi-family resistance, teaching sustainablity to the trades, and the issues with minimum code. We also discuss the perfect wall assembly and reducing expectations to build quality on a budget with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Find Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction on Instagram @BigDogConstruction.GM. Reach out at BigDogConstruction@live.ca.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • #572 From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students
    Apr 22 2024

    From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students Mitch, Nathan and Saleh. They tell us about coming from different backgrounds, going through the Conestoga program, and making capstone projects. We also discuss fighting mass-produced products, learning to let go of projects, mixed material creativity, and clients not appreciating skill on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

    Reach out to Trevor Hibbs of Conestoga College at thibbs@conestogac.on.ca.

    Reach out to Mitch of Salzburg Interiors & Furniture at mitchbosnyak@gmail.com and @BozzyB00ts.

    Reach out to Nathan Banks of NEFF Beautiful Living at nateb95@icloud.com and @NathanBanks95.

    Reach out to Saleh of NEFF Beautiful Living at salzakar@gmail.com and @SalehZakk.

    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com 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

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    1 hr and 35 mins