S2E7: The State of The Construction Economy in 2024 with Ken Simonson

S2E10: How To Become a Great Business Owner with Dave Caputo

Dave Caputo is an entrepreneur and the former CEO and co-founder of technology company Sandvine, which navigated a CDN $562-million exit in 2017. Now, Dave has shifted his focus to creating Trusscore after a lifelong dislike for painted drywall. Trusscore is committed to disrupting the building materials industry by bringing to market a better-performing, more sustainable solution. In this episode, Kevin and Dave discuss many topics and themes including: * (2:00) What makes a good entrepreneur * (9:00) How to engineer and make a good company culture * (16:00) Tips for selling your services to residential customers * (22:00) Knowing when the time is right to sell your company and how to do it About DOZR The Building Builders podcast is created and published by DOZR, a rental marketplace for construction equipment. With DOZR, you can find hundreds of heavy equipment rental companies near you in just one click. Join thousands of contractors looking for rental equipment across North America today. Call us at 1-844-218-3697 or visit DOZR.com [https://dozr.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=davecaputo] About Dave Dave's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecaputo]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecaputo Trusscore [https://trusscore.com/]: https://trusscore.com/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website [https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/]: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos]: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

S2E9: The Opioid Epidemic in Construction with Cal Beyer

*Note: Cal was still with Holmes Murphy & Associates when we recorded this episode. He is now working at the SAFE Project. Cal Beyer is a well-respected advocate for mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. On top of that, he has also conducted a ton of research on drug addiction in construction, with a big focus on opioid addiction. He has won several awards and has been recognized countless times for his work. Cal is the Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for the national nonprofit SAFE Project (SAFE stands for Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic). In this role, Cal is a catalyst, advocate, and a force multiplier to educate, equip, and empower leaders and organizations to address the root causes of addiction and to amplify their voices and actions to promote successful solutions in workplaces. In this episode, Kevin and Cal break down several topics and issues surrounding the opioid epidemic in construction. These include: * The rise of opioid-related deaths on construction sites (1:00) * Why it's hard to control and address the opioid crisis in construction (7:00) * Taking a person-centered approach to the opioid epidemic (17:00) * Where the problem starts and how we can start to understand the problem (22:00) * What people need to know about using opioids in the long term (30:00) We understand that this topic may be difficult for many people. Many construction workers know someone who has lost their life to drug addiction or suicide. We are hopeful that this episode provides additional context on how people struggle with addiction and mental health so that you can be a resource and ally in future situations. We have also included additional resources below if needed. Additional Resources Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention [https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/] OSHA: Preventing Suicides in Construction [https://www.osha.gov/preventingsuicides/] The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a trained listener, call 988. Visit 988lifeline.org [https://988lifeline.org/] for crisis chat services for more information. Or call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). About DOZR The Building Builders podcast is created and published by DOZR [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR], a rental marketplace for construction equipment. With DOZR, you can find hundreds of heavy equipment rental companies near you in just one click. Join thousands of contractors looking for rental equipment across North America today [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR]. About Cal Cal's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinbeyer/]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinbeyer/ About SAFE Project [https://www.safeproject.us/]: https://www.safeproject.us/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website [https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/]: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3FNu-uRE6XYaUDHjM5w8A]: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals [https://www.instagram.com/dozr.rentals/] Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

S2E8: Operating The Biggest Machines in the World with Kathy Tuccaro

Kathy Tuccaro is a full-time heavy equipment operator at a mine in Northern Alberta, Canada. In her career, Kathy operates some of the biggest equipment in the world, including the 797F Caterpillar truck, the CAT 24M Grader, and the D11 dozer. However, Kathy's life has not been without its struggles. In this episode, Kathy shares: * Her story of transformation including how she went from being a nurse to being homeless to being an equipment operator (1:00) * What life is like operating heavy equipment on a mine - from the hard days to the less hard days (8:00) * The scariest part about operating large equipment (20:00) * What life is like at the base camp of a mine (26:00) * The impact of operating large equipment on your body (32:00) About DOZR The Building Builders podcast is created and published by DOZR [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR], a rental marketplace for construction equipment. With DOZR, you can find hundreds of heavy equipment rental companies near you in just one click. Join thousands of contractors looking for rental equipment across North America today [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR]. About Kathy Kathy’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-tuccaro-271934129/]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-tuccaro-271934129/ Kathy's Book [https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Big-Overcoming-Lifetime-Success/dp/1773700693/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UD8BXSIHTSS7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8Vxulc0rcDt5xLUTLEKrWAH-wKVknxLTfbddaRZw1BIgS3efu-VAd-UYdeucEjMyqtKrFZFDaOOgoNtOLaGn-4cjRuetkQ1T9TnHuogqS7XmABHH5JzCn6ga_aVgUfU8.dJ5i14fDR6Hitp2oSvmhBdrueT6wm-crHB-2SJ-Hub8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dream+Big%21+kathy+tuccaro&qid=1712239725&sprefix=dream+big+kathy+tuccaro%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1]: https://tinyurl.com/3hn63nvp Kathy's Women Road Warriors Show [https://womenroadwarriors.com/]: https://womenroadwarriors.com/ Kathy's Website [https://kathytuccaro.com/]: https://kathytuccaro.com/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website [https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/]: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3FNu-uRE6XYaUDHjM5w8A]: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals [https://www.instagram.com/dozr.rentals/] Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

S2E7: The State of The Construction Economy in 2024 with Ken Simonson

Today’s guest is Ken Simonson, the Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, the leading national construction trade association. As Chief Economist, Ken presents vital information about the economy and what it means for construction. Through media interviews, presentations, and his weekly newsletter the Data DIGest, Ken helps contractors make informed decisions in the face of challenging and changing economic times. In this episode, Ken and Kevin discuss the latest economic trends in construction. Topics include: * How to manage and work around economic trends that are outside of your control (7:00) * The long-term impact of COVID on the lodging, office, and warehouse logistics sectors (11:00) * Pros and cons of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding so far (16:30) * Why it's so hard to hire people in construction (21:00) * How immigration and political policy affect construction (27:00) About DOZR Building Builders is created and published by DOZR [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR], a rental marketplace for construction equipment. With DOZR, you can find hundreds of heavy equipment rental companies near you in just one click. Join thousands of contractors looking for rental equipment across North America today [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR]. About Ken The Associated General Contractors of America [https://www.agc.org/]: https://www.agc.org/ Ken’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-simonson-9149244/]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-simonson-9149244/ Ken’s Construction Outlook Presentation [https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/resources]: https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/resources Subscribe to the Data DIGest [https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/data-digest]: https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/data-digest Building Builders Links Building Builders Website [https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/]: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3FNu-uRE6XYaUDHjM5w8A]: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals [https://www.instagram.com/dozr.rentals/] Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

S2E6: Construction Contract Law 101 with Josh Levy

Construction contracts are complex whether you've been in the industry for one year or several. However, ignoring basic construction law principles can be catastrophic to your business for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we are joined by Josh Levy who currently serves as the CEO of Document Crunch, a contract intelligence platform for the construction industry. With a strong leadership background and expertise in construction law, Josh co-founded Document Crunch to bring his extensive experience to the field. Throughout his career, he has worked for top-ranking construction firms and led departments with annual revenues of $1 billion. These achievements, coupled with his professional experience, have shaped his desire to raise the standards of the construction industry. In this episode, Josh and Kevin break down the most important components of construction contracts including: * Construction law terms that every contractor should know and be aware of (7:00) * The biggest challenges contractors have when making or negotiating their contracts (15:00) * How to manage client relationships and disputes, especially when change orders are involved (24:00) About DOZR Building Builders is created and published by DOZR [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR], a rental marketplace for construction equipment. With DOZR, you can find hundreds of heavy equipment rental companies near you in just one click. Join thousands of contractors looking for rental equipment across North America today [https://www.dozr.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=BuildingBuilders&utm_campaign=DOZR]. About Josh Josh's Website [https://www.documentcrunch.com/]: https://www.documentcrunch.com/ Josh's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-levy-/]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-levy-/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website [https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/]: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3FNu-uRE6XYaUDHjM5w8A]: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals [https://www.instagram.com/dozr.rentals/] Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB