The Construction Life

The Construction Life

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#576 Too impatient to succeed with AJ Cappuccitti thoughts on trades today, AC Custom Reno

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 ...  Afficher plus

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#576 Too impatient to succeed with AJ Cappuccitti thoughts on trades today, AC Custom Reno

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 ...  Afficher plus

#575 Escaping track building prison with Daniel da Costa of Sons of Carpentry

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 ...  Afficher plus

#574 Different perspectives in woodworking with Mike Huber, James Goerzen, Jamie Robert, & Gavin Gaudreault

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 ...  Afficher plus

#573 Starting sustainability conversations with Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction

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 ...  Afficher plus

#572 From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students

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 produ ...  Afficher plus