The Building Code

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 details.

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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Nikolas Scoolis, manager of economic research, at Zonda. Nikolas works with the research team at Zonda to put together analysis and insights for both private and large public home builders and track economic and housing trends.

Tune in the full episode to hear more about how to the economic climate is evolving and how to navigate higher interest rates.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guests Maranda Adams and Ashley Kuhn, co-founders of Blair Freeman. This dynamic duo runs their business with a “people first, project second” approach, which means they focus on transparency and make the process of building, buying and selling clear for everyone involved.

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Episode 214:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Jon Walker, chief technology officer here at Buildertrend. Jon has an impressive background with more than 30 years of proven experience in technology leadership roles. Today, he works directly with our Product Engineering team to optimize the platform and provide the best customer ex...

Episode 213:

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with husband-and-wife team, Chris and Yvonne Johnson, owners of Reclaimed Karma, a boutique design + build firm based out of Marietta, Georgia. After diving headfirst into renovating their own home, they discovered a true passion for helping others do the same.

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Episode 212:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Mark Williams, founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and host of “The Curious Builder” podcast. Mark’s home-building experience has been fueled by his endless curiosity and ability to adapt, learn and grow for nearly two decades.

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Episode 211:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest and friend, Russ Stephens, business strategy specialist and co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders in Australia. The APB, established in 2014, helps custom home builders generate more leads, more sales and increase margins while improving the building experience for their clients. 

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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are sitting down with Alyssa Sinclair, senior manager of customer success at CBUSA. Alyssa was hired as the 10th employee of CBUSA and has been at the company for over seven years. She now has a depth of knowledge about material purchasing and how to prioritize relationships with suppliers.

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Episode 209:

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Terry Paterson, president and CEO of Paterson Project Management, Inc. Terry, originally from Cape Town, South Africa built his first couple houses at the age of 20. After moving to the U.S. at 23, he got involved with the development of a small luxury hotel, which eventually led him to starting his own company.

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Episode 208:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are joined by Brad Leavitt, president of AFT Construction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brad is an award-winning builder who’s used Buildertrend since 2017. He and his team have a modern approach when it comes to business, and they build homes that are nothing short of incredible.

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Episode 207:

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are together again chatting with industry leader Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders, Materia Millwork and Motif Media. Nick has been building a highly skilled and creative team who shares his enthusiasm for building luxury custom homes since 2014. Having a diverse team of collaborators and experts allows him to offer a full-service building experience.

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Episode 206:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are speaking with Seif El-Sahly, director at Newfore Construction and Renovations in Ontario, Canada. Seif got started in the industry through buying and renovating rental properties after studying engineering in college. In just three years, his team at Newfore have completed over 150 projects.

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Episode 205:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and returning guest host, Courtney Mattern, are joined by Susanne Mariga, a certified public accountant and certified tax coach specializing in personal and business tax planning. Over the past two decades, Susanne has worked for Big 4 accounting firms, and today, she has her own firm where she helps thousands of clients achieve their business goals.

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Episode 204:

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Sean Gallagher, founder and president of Jasper Buildersin Mooresville, North Carolina. Sean has been working in construction pretty much his whole life – riding along with his stepdad to work on job sites in the summer and deliver lumber. Today, he has more than 30 years of experience forging strong ...

Episode 203:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Sam DeMaio, owner of Showcase Remodelsin Turnersville, NJ. The Showcase Remodels team specializes in home additions and renovations – working with their clients to turn their living spaces and homes into works of art.

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Episode 202:

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined in studio by Kyler Goodwin, senior construction supervisor, and Drew Lier, construction director, at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in communities around the world achieve homeownership through building, renovating or mortgage preparedness...

Episode 201:

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down in studio with Cathern Strief, former Buildertrend employee and current content manager at NS Builders. After six and a half years on the corporate marketing side of things, Cathern jumped at the opportunity to head up social media and content strategy for construction industry leader, Nic...

Episode 200:

On the 200th episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Heather Thoming, director of marketing, and Stefan Carlson, project manager, from Carlson Projects Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their team works hard to create cohesive and harmonious spaces that enhance each home’s overall look and feel.

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