If you’re big into construction tech (aka contech), you’ve most likely heard of Procore. Procore is a smart and easy-to-use platform that’s designed to help users manage their projects, resources, and financials. In this episode, you’ll learn a

Finding that dream job or 'A' player and all things recruitment

Aug 30th, 2020 1h 4m

Looking for a job and would like to know the best way to get your resume in front of the right employer? You have come to the right place! In today’s show, we covered all the basics of recruitment and got the facts straight from the expert recr

The current and future state of trades education in a Covid world

Aug 23rd, 2020 1h

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk August EditionToday’s guest is Chad Flinn, instructor for the first year and pre-app electrical as well as Apprentice to CEO programs at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).

"You don't look like construction..."

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 10m

When you step inside an Alabaster home, you can see and experience how every detail has been carefully considered and executed to perfection. Alabaster is a premier builder of homes. They draw inspiration from meaningful designs that span natio

From foreign correspondent to daily construction news publication | TBT #12 Mark Buckshon

Aug 9th, 2020 49m 1s

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk August EditionToday’s guest is Mark Buckshon, President and Lead editor for President at Construction News and Report Group of Companies.In this episode, Mark gives us the story of how he w

Behind the scenes of Southern California's Fastest Growing Electrical Company

Aug 5th, 2020 1h 15m

Southwest Industrial Electric has been the leading solution to the electrical problems of Southern California for 4 decades now. With professional, prompt, and competent employees, they offer nothing but the best in terms of customer service. N

Quality control, inspections and mentorship | TBT#11 Daniel Casey

Jul 26th, 2020 1h 6m

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk July Edition. Today’s guest is Daniel Casey, red seal welder, and corporate quality manager for Lar-Mex, a building mechanical systems contractor based out of Ottawa Ontario. Dan's story is

Jamie Banfield on what designers do and why you need them | #:31

Jul 18th, 2020 1h 11m

Today’s special guest is the first designer I’ve had the pleasure to interview on the podcast. In this episode, I talked to award-winning interior designer Jamie Banfield. Recognized for his signature West Coast style, Jamie specializes in desi

All things apprenticeship with France Daviault Executive Director of CAF| TBT#10

Jul 12th, 2020 1h 6m

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk July Edition. In this special episode of our Monthly Toolbox Talks, we interview an amazing woman whose love for helping others knows no bounds. France Daviault has an inspiring and big hea

Building a place of rest in a world that's gone crazy | #30: Paul Lafrance

Jul 8th, 2020 1h 26m

Podcasters always come to interviews prepared and I am no exception. However, at times, you talk to someone so honest, authentic, engaging, and vulnerable that you get derailed (and I mean that in a good way). The result? You’ll hear one of the

The future of wearable tech in construction and manufacturing with the CEO of PROXXI | TBT #09 Campbell Macdonald

Jun 28th, 2020 40m 48s

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk June Edition. This week's episode features Campbell Macdonald entrepreneur and the CEO of Proxxi, a smart sensor that senses and interprets electricity with software. Their first product, P

Entrepreneurship and good wine with the business coach that has read over 500 books | #29: John Nieuwenburg

Jun 23rd, 2020 1h 5m

Not everyone may be aware of it but the importance of business coaching cannot be overstated. Author Andrea Schlapia provided a clear insight into the value business coaches provide when she wrote “business coaches support professionals who des

TBT #08 Conor Kehoe | From Stonemason to Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator

Jun 18th, 2020 50m 13s

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk June Edition. These episodes focus on making construction a first choice career path by showcasing the beauty of the industry and asking the tough questions we need the answers to progress.

TBT #07 Jerry & Ian | The OWN IT, LOVE IT, CRUSH IT! Culture of Caliber Projects

Jun 14th, 2020 50m 41s

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk June Edition. These episodes are short, current, day in the life conversations with all walks of construction life! This week's episode features Jerry Pol (Business Development) and Ian Bai

#28: Adam Bartman | Plumber Turned Tech Founder & Self Proclaimed Pure Bred Entrepreneur

Jun 7th, 2020 53m 26s

While many buildings have been modernized and many homes are now made “smarter,” plumbing technology remained the same for many decades. Fortunately, people like Adam Bartman are here to change the face of plumbing for the better.Adam Bartman i

TBT #06 Farid P. | The Importance of educating & mentoring apprentices

Jun 3rd, 2020 39m 57s

#27: Dr. Ted Vokes Ph.D. | How to tame your brain and lead during a pandemic

May 24th, 2020 1h 11m

To say the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the world as we know it is an understatement. If anything, it has brought human, economic, and social crises of unprecedented proportions. It has also left people feeling anxious, bored, wor

TBT #05 Delaney Krieger | How to navigate your 1st year carpentry apprenticeship

May 20th, 2020 50m 11s

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk May Edition. These episodes are short, current, day in the life conversations with all walks of construction life! This week's episode features Delaney Krieger, a First Year Apprentice Carp

TBT #04 Natasha Egan | Owning a Small Electrical Company

May 13th, 2020 20m 30s

Natasha is one of the few construction business owners I have met that is not only a woman in trades, but she came into her role with no prior experience in the industry. As you can hear at the front of this episode, TIB is experiencing a short

#26 Bryan Kaplan | How to Make Your Trades Business Profitable With The Construction Consultant

May 10th, 2020 1h 19m

While unfortunate to note, many construction company owners leave money on the table when they lack the systems needed to operate efficiently. The good thing is today’s guest has running a systematic and successful construction business down to

TBT #03 TJ Snowdon | Finding your niche, hand training apprentices and a positive spin on COVID-19

May 6th, 2020 20m 43s

TJ is a carpenter by trade and the founder of Snowdon Construction where he has taken his passion for sports and built his company like a team. He won't micromanage but he owns his role as a leader and gives his input when necessary. If you fo

#25: Dave Moerman | Ethical/Serial Entrepreneurship with the Founder of Revive Washing

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 12m

David Moerman is the founder and CEO of Revive Washing, a company that specializes in the washing of home exteriors in the Metro Vancouver Area. The company gives back by donating 3 percent of its revenue to the construction of hand-dug water w

TBT #02 Rob Mcilhargey | A day in the life of a family run mechanical company

Apr 26th, 2020 23m 40s

Welcome to the Tools of the Trade Monthly Toolbox Talk April Edition. These episodes are short, current, day in the life conversations with all walks of construction life! This week's episode features Rob Mcilhargey, Owner of RMCPlumbing. Here'

#24: Luke Aulin | CEO of RTOWN on Marketing Your Trades Business

Apr 23rd, 2020 1h 7m

In this episode of Tools of the Trade I interview Luke Aulin, intrapreneur turned entrepreneur and a passionate small business champion. He is the Co-founder and CEO (aka mayor) of RTOWN, a Vancouver based company offering a full suite of Digi