Building Builders

Kevin Forestell
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We thought it was time to introduce a podcast built for our industry, by our industry. Time to learn about the innovative solutions that are built for our industry. And time to hear about the amazing projects, companies, and people who have made them. The construction industry is undergoing rapid change and we want to help contractors and entrepreneurs achieve their maximum potential. The Building Builders Podcast features interviews with leaders in the industry, showcasing the projects they work on every day and the innovative solutions they are bringing to the table. Hosted by industry veteran Kevin Forestell, the podcast will focus on the intersection of construction and technology and the people and stories within. As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of DOZR, Kevin’s passion for problem-solving in the heavy equipment industry can be traced back to the beginning of his career as CEO of one of the largest landscaping companies in Ontario, Canada. Today, Kevin is at the helm of the world’s first comprehensive online search for heavy equipment. As the host of the Building Builders Podcast, Kevin uses his experience to ask relevant and topical questions for entrepreneurs and career-driven employees in the construction, landscaping, and heavy equipment industries. Tune in to hear stories of your industry colleagues and learn about how you can enhance your own business and career. Welcome to #thebuildingbuilderspodcast. Podcast powered by DOZR.com

  1. How To Become a Great Business Owner with Dave Caputo

    06/11/2024

    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 About Dave Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecaputo Trusscore: https://trusscore.com/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    35 min
  2. The Opioid Epidemic in Construction with Cal Beyer

    05/14/2024

    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 OSHA: Preventing Suicides in Construction 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 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, 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. About Cal Cal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinbeyer/ About SAFE Project: https://www.safeproject.us/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378"...

    45 min
  3. Operating The Biggest Machines in the World with Kathy Tuccaro

    04/09/2024

    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, 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. About Kathy Kathy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-tuccaro-271934129/ Kathy's Book: https://tinyurl.com/3hn63nvp Kathy's Women Road Warriors Show: https://womenroadwarriors.com/ Kathy's Website: https://kathytuccaro.com/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    39 min
  4. The State of The Construction Economy in 2024 with Ken Simonson

    03/12/2024

    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, 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. About Ken The Associated General Contractors of America: https://www.agc.org/ Ken’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-simonson-9149244/ Ken’s Construction Outlook Presentation: https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/resources Subscribe to the Data DIGest: https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/data-digest Building Builders Links Building Builders Website: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    32 min
  5. Construction Contract Law 101 with Josh Levy

    02/13/2024

    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, 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. About Josh Josh's Website: https://www.documentcrunch.com/ Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-levy-/ Building Builders Links Building Builders Website: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    41 min
  6. From Tool Belt to Boardroom: Barb's Journey in Construction Management

    01/09/2024

    From Tool Belt to Boardroom: Barb's Journey in Construction Management

    The size of the company you work for can have a direct impact on your career and learning opportunities. This was especially true for Barb who received her bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. She began her journey as a carpenter at a large general contractor, wearing her tool bags, physically building buildings and relationships, and had a successful career as a woman in construction.  She climbed ladder rungs that included Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Pre-Construction Manager, Project Executive, and Operations Director. Along the way, she transitioned from a large general contractor with nationwide projects to a smaller GC which allowed her to take more of an operational and strategic role. She also has spent some time working on the developer side of the industry, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on how to work with GCs, subs, and clients. She now utilizes those experiences to educate and motivate audiences to better recognize, understand, and eliminate gender-specific challenges to increase recruiting and retention within the industry. Key moments in the podcast include: The differences between working at a large GC vs a smaller GC (3:00)How Barb applied her learnings from the general contractor side of the industry to the developer side (8:00)Management strategies for working with subcontractors (12:00)How to manage clients and customers with change orders and how COVID changed the process (16:00)What working across the country taught Barb about regional language and culture (29:00) About DOZR Building Builders 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. About Barb Barb's Website: https://constructionbarb.com/ Barb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarakallen/ Barb's Podcast Building Builders Links Building Builders Website: https://www.buildingbuilderspodcast.com/ Leave a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-builders/id1649807378 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dozr.rentals/videos Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    37 min
  7. Building Bridges: Overseeing The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

    12/12/2023

    Building Bridges: Overseeing The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

    The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a multi-billion dollar project that will connect Detroit, Michigan with Windsor, Ontario. This project is overseen by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, with Grant Hilbers being an executive leader on the team. Grant has more than 25 years of experience in the design and construction of large infrastructure projects and complex environmental compliance programs. He has held a variety of roles in consulting, private enterprise, and government entities in both Canada and the United States. He is a Professional Engineer who holds a Masters in Environmental Engineering from the University of Windsor and an MBA from the University of Michigan. In this episode with Grant, topics include: How Grant got involved in the projectThe intricacies of working with and building border crossingsThe environmental considerations that factor into the Gordie Howe International BridgeHow much labor and equipment is needed to work on a project of this sizeHow weather and the winter months affect project scheduling We hope you enjoy the episode! About DOZR Building Builders 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. About Grant Gordie Howe International Bridge Website Grant's LinkedIn Building Builders Links Building Builders Website Leave a Review Watch on YouTube Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    23 min
  8. From Intern to Managing $2 Billion in Revenue with Steve Dell'Orto

    11/14/2023

    From Intern to Managing $2 Billion in Revenue with Steve Dell'Orto

    Growing in your career is something everyone wants to do, but it’s not easy. That’s why we interviewed Steve Dell’Orto, a 26-year construction industry veteran who began his construction career as an intern at one of North America’s most respected general contractors. By the end of this time there, he was a senior executive leading all projects on the West Coast. These projects included the Chase Center, Salesforce Tower, and more that have shaped the horizons from Seattle to San Diego. Now, Steve is the CEO of ConCntric, the construction industry’s first holistic preconstruction platform that unifies data, processes, and project stakeholders. In this conversation between Steve and Kevin, topics include: How he grew in his career from an intern to leading the West Coast teamTaking a new and innovative way to bidding and pitching on big projectsThe similarities and differences between running a tech company like ConCntric and running construction projects We hope you enjoy this episode with Steve about life at a large general contracting company and pre-construction strategies. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can also follow us on social media or watch all of our episodes on YouTube. And make sure to subscribe!  About DOZR Building Builders 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. About Steve ConCntric's Website Steve's LinkedIn Building Builders Links Building Builders Website Leave a Review Watch on YouTube Instagram: @dozr.rentals Facebook: @dozr.rentals Twitter: @DOZRHUB

    40 min
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We thought it was time to introduce a podcast built for our industry, by our industry. Time to learn about the innovative solutions that are built for our industry. And time to hear about the amazing projects, companies, and people who have made them. The construction industry is undergoing rapid change and we want to help contractors and entrepreneurs achieve their maximum potential. The Building Builders Podcast features interviews with leaders in the industry, showcasing the projects they work on every day and the innovative solutions they are bringing to the table. Hosted by industry veteran Kevin Forestell, the podcast will focus on the intersection of construction and technology and the people and stories within. As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of DOZR, Kevin’s passion for problem-solving in the heavy equipment industry can be traced back to the beginning of his career as CEO of one of the largest landscaping companies in Ontario, Canada. Today, Kevin is at the helm of the world’s first comprehensive online search for heavy equipment. As the host of the Building Builders Podcast, Kevin uses his experience to ask relevant and topical questions for entrepreneurs and career-driven employees in the construction, landscaping, and heavy equipment industries. Tune in to hear stories of your industry colleagues and learn about how you can enhance your own business and career. Welcome to #thebuildingbuilderspodcast. Podcast powered by DOZR.com

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  • Creator
    Kevin Forestell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Building Builders
  • Show Website
    Building Builders