Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is flying solo with returning guest, Brad Robinson, president at Bradford Custom Homes. Brad is the driving force behind the company’s strategic vision, ensuring every project reflects the highest standard of excellence. He’s a seasoned entrepreneur and problem solver, bringing years of experience from high-end…

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is a lone host sitting down with Gene Marks, founder of The Marks Group. Gene is renowned keynote speaker and national business columnist presenting at over 70 live events each year. He’s also a best-selling author, CPA, business owner, and national business columnist for “The Guardian,” “Forbes,” “Entrepreneur…

The Building Code Ep. 253: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Karine Woodman, founder and CEO and Michelle Vesel, process smplementation specialist, at 24hr Bookkeeper. Their team is committed to helping builders streamline financial processes, ensure compliance and improve overall profitability. Tune in …

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Scott Beebe, founder and head coach at My Business on Purpose. Scott and his team partner with business owners to design and implement customized systems, processes and strategies. Utilizing the proven Business on Purpose Roadmap, he empowers businesses to break free from the …

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Tammie Ross, CEO and general contractor of Residence by Ross. Tammie is the architect of vision that transforms houses into homes and is proudly committed to excellence. Her leadership is the cornerstone of a minority woman-owned construction empire that continues to exp…

On this very special episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are celebrating a major milestone – reaching the 250 mark! 🎉 Did you know, only about 2% of podcasts make it to 250 episodes? It’s true! So, to honor this achievement, we’re bringing you a power-packed lineup of insights and advice from top builders and Buildertrend’s own exp…

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Courtney is flying solo on an insightful episode with Tim Sullivan, chief advisory officer at Zonda. Tim has developed the ability to interpret diverse statistics and trends and translate them into actionable plans. He is a major influencer in the field of real estate market research and community development…

Episode 248: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with returning guest Mark Williams, founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and host of “The Curious Builder” podcast. Mark is a third-generation, high-end residential builder in the Twin Cities. He credits this success to his collaborative approach with trade partners an…

Episode 247: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Lyle Crownover, owner and CEO of Crownover Company, Inc. Lyle is a fifth-generation builder whose great-great-grandfather started building homes in the Twin Lakes area since 1942. Building is in his blood, and he’s learned over the years that technology and trends…

Episode 246: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Kirk Hopkins,general manager at National Restoration Technologies. Kirk has been working in his family’slocal fire and water restoration business for the past 20 years. Him and the team at NRT help those who’ve had the misfortune of property damage or loss i…

Episode 245: Today “The Building Code,” Charley is flying solo with guest Tim Lansford, leadership expert and business coach. Over the last 20 years, Tim has presented keynote speeches, workshops and seminars to many different industries. Prior to becoming a full-time professional speaker, he was a highly successful entrepreneur. His successes incl…

How do you make the leap from Flight Attendant to Certified Building Official? Let Brandon Rou show you how it's done!بقلم Christina Jackson

Episode 244: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Bryce Phillips, accounting assistant at The 4C Group. Bryce has been working a The 4C Group for about a year and a half, and he helps with accounting and overall operations. He’s working inside Buildertrend all day every day to ensure the software works corr…

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 …

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 …

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…

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’…

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…

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…

Joseph Blackman is the founder of Vitendo - a Training and Education company with an innovative approach to training the public sector workforce. He also hosts The Public Works Podcast. Learn more about Vintendo and The Public Works Podcast at www.vitendo.us.بقلم Christina Jackson

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

Sharon Guidry is a code enforcement professional from San Bernadino, California. She joins Christina today to talk about the importance of diversity in the code enforcement world and what the future of the profession may look like.بقلم Christina Jackson

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…

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…

Stacy Bristow could be called the accidental code enforcer. From the sheriff's office to author, now code enforcement, her success lies in the mentors she has surrounded herself with.بقلم Christina Jackson

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nathan Young is the Building Official In Amhurst County, VA with a focus on customer service.بقلم Christina Jackson

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…

Monica Whitney is a Permit Technician with Sussex County, VA. Her path getting into code enforcement was not typical. A relative newcomer who decided to give a new challenge a try.بقلم Christina Jackson

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…