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The BuildX PodcastThe Wealth Strategy Every Homeowner Needs to Hear: Mortgages + Finance Planning | BuildX Podcast #36Ever wonder what really goes on behind the numbers when you’re buying a home, building your wealth, or preparing for retirement?You’re not alone — and this episode of the BuildX Podcast dives deep into the financial side of building your future.Host Buz Artiano sits down with Kathleen Caddell (NMLS #39620), Senior Mortgage Consultant at Fairway Home Mortgage, and Andrew Witherow, Financial Advisor with Donovan Wealth Management Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, to uncover the essential steps every homeowner, builder, and family should take to plan smart — not scared.You’ll discover:• How to build a mort...
2025-12-031h 11The BuildX PodcastYour Floor Plan Projected In Full-Scale: Walkthru Floor Plans | BuildX Podcast #37Ever wish you could walk through your dream home before it’s even built?You’re not alone — and this episode of the BuildX Podcast will show you how that’s finally possible.Host Buz Artiano sits down with Scott MacLeod and Mike Maher, co-founders of Walk Thru Plans – Greater Boston, to reveal the cutting-edge technology that’s changing how homeowners, builders, and designers plan their spaces.You’ll discover:• How Walk Thru Plans lets clients experience their home at full scale — before construction begins• Why seeing your design in real size helps eliminate costly change orders and surprises• How builders, architec...
2025-11-2536 min
The Journey with Simarpreet SinghAmarpreet Singh: On Punjab Floods Crisis & Building Global Sikhs | The Journey with Simarpreet Singh | Podcast Season 1 Episode 46Welcome to Episode #46 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).🎙️Today’s episode features AMARPREET SINGH, the visionary Founder of Global Sikhs, a humanitarian organization known for its relentless service during disasters, crises, and humanitarian emergencies across India and abroad.In this powerful and deeply inspiring conversation, we uncover:🔹 The real story behind Global Sikhs🔹 The vision & mission behind Global Sikhs🔹 Major relief operations and impact created🔹 Their on-ground work during the **Punjab floods**🔹 How volunteers are trained for crisis response🔹 Transition from Khalsa Aid to founding Global Sikhs🔹 Lessons learned from working in disaster zones worldwide🔹 Challenges, sacrifices & emotional toll of...
2025-11-221h 52
Cross Church Surprise SermonsBuilt by BurdenJoin us as Pastor Jackie Allen kicks off our brand new series through the book of Nehemiah: BuildX
2025-11-0433 minThe BuildX PodcastThe Hard Way: Paul Perry on Grit, Growth, and Building a Family Legacy in Plumbing | Episode #33He’s seen it all — from the tunnels of the Big Dig to the boiler rooms of Cape Cod.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, host Buz Artiano sits down with Paul Perry, the straight-shooting owner of Perry Plumbing & Heating — soon to be Perry Plumbing & HVAC. With over three decades in the trade, Paul’s story is a masterclass in resilience, craftsmanship, and old-school work ethic.From crawling out the window of a 400,000-mile truck to leading a family business that spans generations, Paul shares his path from apprentice to master plumber, union foreman on the Big Dig, and now...
2025-10-3037 minThe BuildX PodcastHow Crane Appliance Is Revolutionizing Showrooms & Trade Partnerships | BuildX Podcast #33In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, host Buz Artiano sits down inside the stunning Crane Appliance showroom in Falmouth, Massachusetts — joined by Vice President Brendan Crane and Sales Consultant Bianca Brummerloh — to uncover what makes Crane Appliance more than just a retail store.This isn’t just a story about stoves and fridges. It’s a story about craftsmanship, connection, and continuity — about how a fourth-generation family business continues to thrive by putting people first in a rapidly changing industry.Brendan’s path back to the Cape is anything but...
2025-10-2257 minThe BuildX PodcastElder Law Secrets, Special Needs Trusts & Condo-izing ADUs: Patrick Kelleher | #31Creating an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) isn’t just about construction—it’s about family, finances, and the future. In this episode, elder law attorney Patrick Kelleher (Elder Law Care, Hanover MA) joins Buzz to dive deep into how estate planning, trusts, and elder law tie directly into ADUs and multigenerational living.Patrick shares his journey from Dorchester paperboy to Boston police officer to award-winning elder law attorney and author. With 23 years of experience, two published books, and a mission to help families “slay the Four-Headed Monster of Elder Law” (probate court, taxes, creditors, and nursing homes), Patrick breaks down the p...
2025-10-161h 47The BuildX PodcastHow Contractors Can Train Salespeople 5x Faster - Spencer Havemann | BuildX Podcast #30n Episode 30, Buz sits down with Spencer Havemann, a 14-year veteran of the roofing and solar world and now an Account Executive at Siro—an AI-powered sales enablement platform that’s transforming how field teams sell in the real world.Spencer’s journey takes us from roofing supply yards and statewide solar ops to founding a sales org and finally helping contractors unlock serious ROI using AI-driven sales training tools. If you manage salespeople, run a home improvement business, or want to scale up without burning out your closers—this episode is straight fuel.💥 In This Episode:➤ How Spencer grew a solar...
2025-10-151h 00The BuildX PodcastReal Estate, Publishing & The Future of Print Marketing w/ Stanley Blackmur | BuildX #29📖 Print isn’t dead. It just evolved.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Stanley Blackmur, Owner of Black Rock Group Inc., Realtor with Jack Conway, and Publisher of The South Shore Magazine for over 25 years. With nearly 40 years in publishing and advertising, Stanley has seen it all—from the days of commercial printing in Portland, ME, to launching one of the most recognizable lifestyle magazines on the South Shore.Stanley shares stories of rebuilding Hornstra Farms’ milk delivery business, keeping The South Shore Magazine alive while other publications folded, and why direct mail still works in...
2025-10-151h 11The BuildX PodcastSplashDash for Agencies: Fast Reports, Real Budgets, Better Creative | BuildX Podcast #28In Episode 28 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Ruan M. Marinho, Founder & CEO of SplashDash.com (and creator of Develomark), joined by Paul Munko, Marketing Lead at SplashDash. With over a decade in local SEO, web automation, and agency ops, Ruan breaks down a practical system for smarter budgets, stronger creative, and faster reporting—so agencies and local businesses can stop guessing and start growing.This episode is packed with hands-on insights for builders, remodelers, agencies, and any local brand trying to turn clicks into customers. From review velocity to landing pages and retargeting, Ruan and Paul sh...
2025-10-151h 14The BuildX PodcastHow to Fix Your Credit Without Wrecking Your Mortgage Approval | Kathleen CaddellIf you think getting a mortgage is all about interest rates—think again.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Kathleen Caddell, a Senior Mortgage Consultant at Fairway Home Mortgage with over 21 years of experience in the financial world. She’s not your average loan officer—she’s a full-blown strategist helping families navigate credit repair, multi-generational living, divorce, aging parents, and everything life throws at you between the closing docs.From first-time buyers to homeowners looking to tap into their “lazy equity,” Kathleen delivers the kind of no-BS advice that can save people thousands. She’s walked...
2025-10-151h 19The BuildX PodcastInsurance Claims, Hidden Damage & What Most Homeowners Get Wrong w/ Jeff Sabel | BuildX Podcast #26When disaster hits, who’s actually looking out for you?In Episode 26 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Jeff Sabel, President of Sabel Adjusters and a third-generation Public Adjuster with 25+ years of experience in residential and commercial property claims. Jeff has managed claims through fires, floods, frozen pipes, and everything in between. His deep background spans restoration, disaster planning, and insurance negotiation at the highest level—including leadership roles at top firms and national organizations.From the minute your basement floods or your roof gets ripped off, the clock is ticking—and your insurance company isn’t always p...
2025-10-151h 14The BuildX PodcastSmart Start Waterproofing: Strong Foundations, Real Protection, Lasting Value | BuildX Podcast #26In Episode 26 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with David, Owner of Smart Start Foundation Waterproofing, who shares a decade of experience protecting homes from the ground up. From grinding walls and HEPA systems to double-coat applications and drainage boards, David explains why doing the job right the first time saves homeowners tens of thousands in repairs, mold remediation, and insurance battles.This episode is a must-listen for builders, remodelers, and homeowners who want peace of mind under their feet. David breaks down certification, product warranties, and even how his family business is expanding with his son stepping...
2025-10-1533 minThe BuildX PodcastWindow Delays, Install Fails & What Builders Always Miss w/ Chad Nicoli | BuildX Podcast #25If you're not talking to your window rep until after framing… you're already behind. 🪟In Episode #25 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Chad Nicoli of Pella Windows to break down the real-world challenges of window selection, lead times, code compliance, and what builders get wrong all the time.With over a decade working with custom builders across Massachusetts, Chad shares insight that could save you from major delays—and help you build smarter, tighter, and better.✅ Planning tips that save weeks✅ Energy performance and compliance✅ What sets Pella apart f...
2025-10-1533 minThe BuildX PodcastBill Sims: What Builders Get Wrong About Real Estate Law | BuildX Podcast #24Buying, selling, or building property in Massachusetts? Then you need to hear from someone who’s seen it all—twice.In Episode 24 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Bill Sims, Principal of Sims & Sims LLP, a trial attorney with over 42 years of experience in real estate, municipal, business, and probate law . Bill’s worked both sides of the courtroom, represented banks, developers, contractors, homeowners, and professionals at state licensing boards—and he’s still going strong.This episode is packed with valuable legal knowledge every builder, homeowner, or developer should hear. From the biggest legal mistakes in construction...
2025-10-151h 07
The Beer Leaguer3D Printing for Hockey?If you’ve ever wondered whether 3D printers can do more for hockey than crank out flexi-dragons, this episode is for you. We break down what not to print (pucks, targets, protective gear), and share practical beer-league-ready ideas: stickhandling aids, blade wraps, bottle carriers, gear organizers, SKÅDIS wall setups, and Sparx storage. There is even some cool uses for broken-sticks and a few just-for-fun prints that will look awesome in your hockey cave. Video Accompaniment Prints Mentioned (and a few bonus ones):Skådis Hockey gear board by GreenPlasticWateringCan (Printa...
2025-09-3031 minThe BuildX PodcastNobody Taught Me – So I Taught Myself w/ Cathy Martin | BuildX Podcast #23In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Martins—a driven, self-taught architectural designer who has built her career from the ground up. From hand-drafting in high school to running her own design business and landing multi-million-dollar projects, Cathy shares how she navigated the industry without a degree, the power of mentorship, and the emotional intelligence it takes to succeed in construction.🎧 Whether you're a small business owner, a builder with a growing brand, or just nostalgic for real radio—this one’s for you.👇 Learn more about Budget Blinds🌐 budge...
2025-09-0435 minThe BuildX PodcastHome Inspections Uncovered & What Every Homeowner & Contractor Needs to Know | BuildX Podcast #20In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with Alex Steinberg, President and Founder of JBS Home Inspections, Inc., to uncover the truth behind what really makes or breaks a home inspection in 2025.With over 25 years of experience, Alex has inspected thousands of homes across Massachusetts—and knows exactly what most buyers, builders, and even agents get wrong when it comes to inspections. From mold and moisture to roofs, rot, and rust, nothing gets past his trained eye.Buz and Alex talk about:🛠️ Common red flags homeowners overlook🧠 The psychology of buyer panic🧰 What every contractor should prep B...
2025-09-041h 15The BuildX PodcastHVAC Isn’t Just Heat & AC w/ Tim Booth | BuildX Podcast #19In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with HVAC expert Tim Booth of Booth Mechanical to talk about everything homeowners (and contractors) get wrong about heating, cooling, and ventilation.With decades in the field, Tim shares what it’s like to run a family-owned business, coordinate with builders on high-performance homes, and keep up with changing technology and building codes.You’ll Learn:🔥 The biggest HVAC mistakes made on job sites💨 Why proper venting is essential for home longevity🏠 How HVAC planning impacts energy efficiency🔧 The difference between system design and installation👷 Lessons from running a mechanical compan...
2025-09-0444 minThe BuildX PodcastDesigning Spaces That Feel Like Home w/ Gwendolen Galarneau | BuildX Podcast #18In Episode 18 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Gwendolen St. Sauveur —Mechanical engineer, founder & CEO of BTF Net Zero Designs.From collaborating with contractors to managing expectations with homeowners, Gwendolen shares how her approach blends design practicality with personal storytelling.You’ll learn:Importance of construction coordination across multiple disciplinesHow classic historical home designs make energy efficient homes for today & the futureHow affordable housing & net zero housing can be achieved with a stock planAvailable tools for builders to learn how to run Manual J, design ERV systems andBasic / passive design principles & why design is 80% function and 20% aest...
2025-09-041h 07The BuildX PodcastChad Nicoli: Window Delays, Install Fails & What Builders Always Miss | BuildX Podcast #25 you're not talking to your window rep until after framing… you're already behind. 🪟In Episode #25 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Chad Nicoli of Pella Windows to break down the real-world challenges of window selection, lead times, code compliance, and what builders get wrong all the time.With over a decade working with custom builders across Massachusetts, Chad shares insight that could save you from major delays—and help you build smarter, tighter, and better.✅ Planning tips that save weeks✅ Energy performance and compliance✅ What sets Pella apart from the rest✅...
2025-08-1344 minThe BuildX PodcastRadio Isn’t Dead—It Just Went Local Again | Andrew Corbett | BuildX Podcast #17Radio Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Smarter Now. 🎙️📻In Episode 17 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Andrew Corbett, the charismatic host and digital content manager at Easy 99.1 WPLM-FM, to unpack what it really takes to make a voice—and a brand—heard in 2025.From his journey behind the mic to managing multi-platform content, Andrew brings over a decade of radio and production experience to the table. The two talk everything from storytelling and brand consistency to how contractors and builders can actually use local radio to gain trust and visibility in their communities.🎧 Whether you're a small business owner...
2025-07-1556 minThe BuildX PodcastDave Mulcahy: How Dog Poop & Deer Sprays Built an Empire | BuildX Podcast #15In Episode 15 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Dave Mulcahy, President of ohDEER South Shore and co-founder of Ghost Scoopers, to uncover the not-so-glamorous but wildly important world of all-natural tick, mosquito, and deer control.From protecting ADUs and high-end landscaping from deer destruction to understanding the real risks of tick-borne illness—Dave brings unmatched insight from over a decade in the field.You’ll learn:Why Lyme isn’t the only disease you should fear 🦠How natural mosquito spray actually kills (not repels) 🦟What deer are doing to your hydrangeas 🌿How a one-man operation scaled to 30+ trucks across t...
2025-07-0140 minThe BuildX PodcastAndrew Popielarski & Kaylen Handly: Vapor Barriers, Failures & Air Quality | BuildX Podcast #13Are your airtight homes secretly rotting from the inside out? 🏡In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Popielarski, Senior Home Energy Rater from Home Energy Raters, and Kaylen Handly, Technical Innovation Manager at Benjamin Obdyke, to tackle the unseen risks of moisture, poor ventilation, and new code requirements. From vapor barriers gone wrong to building failures caused by outdated practices, this one’s packed with brutal lessons and real solutions.Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or homeowner trying to understand what’s happening behind the walls—this episode is a must-watch.👇 Learn more from Andrew an...
2025-06-241h 00The BuildX PodcastLisa Spinetti: Don’t Rip Out Those Cabinets—Refinish Them Right | BuildX Podcast #12Stop spending $50k on a new kitchen. Try $5k first.In this episode, Buz sits down with Lisa Spinetti—owner of Lisa’s Interior Painting—to talk about her journey from painting ceramics as a kid to running a solo painting operation for over 30 years. 👩🎨Lisa specializes in detailed hand-painted cabinet makeovers—no sprayers, no shortcuts. She breaks down what makes a kitchen a good candidate for painting, how she organizes projects for max efficiency, and the most common misconceptions homeowners have before she steps through the door.If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen without tearing it apart—or you’re a...
2025-06-1825 minThe BuildX PodcastJane McCarthy: Reverse Mortgages, ADUs & How Seniors Are Unlocking Equity | BuildX Podcast #12Most people think reverse mortgages are a last resort. Jane McCarthy’s here to prove otherwise.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Jane McCarthy, a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with over 30 years in the real estate and mortgage lending world. She explains how reverse mortgages are being used to fund ADUs, avoid financial stress in retirement, and help families build multi-generational homes—all while aging in place.Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or contractor, you’ll walk away from this episode with real tools to expand housing options and unlock equity in smart ways.👇 Learn more...
2025-06-131h 05The BuildX PodcastPablo Silva: Quartz, Cabinets & Countertop Craft—What Most Builders Get Wrong | BuildX Podcast #11Seams, Stones & Starting a Business from Scratch 🪨🛠️In Episode 11 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Pablo Silva—Vice President of LP Custom Countertops & Cabinetry—to talk shop on high-end countertop installation, why seams make or break the job, and what it takes to build a trusted brand in one of the most competitive trades in New England.With 19 years in the industry, Pablo shares how he went from restaurant shifts to fabricating stone, what makes a good countertop installer, and why his physical template method still outperforms lasers on tight jobs. From bathroom renovations to full kitchen design-build...
2025-06-0938 minThe BuildX PodcastChris Capilli: Desk Jockeys & Drywallers—You All Need to Move Better | BuildX Podcast #10💪 Strong Body, Longer Career—This Gym Owner's Got the BlueprintIn Episode 10 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with transformation coach and Capital Fitness founder Chris Capilli to talk training for the trades. From laborers with back pain to office guys stuck at a desk, Chris breaks down how strategic movement, better nutrition, and real-world habit shifts can help you feel stronger, avoid injury, and extend your career.They cover everything from balancing out worksite wear-and-tear with smarter gym routines, to crushing fast food cravings on the road...
2025-06-0641 minThe BuildX PodcastKrista Manna: Jobsite Cleanup to Architecture CEO—Her Story Is Built Different | BuildX Podcast #09In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz Artiano sits down with Krista Manna—licensed architect, entrepreneur, and owner of KR Architecture & Interiors. With 21+ years of experience, Krista shares how her family roots in construction shaped her career, why she left big corporate architecture to go solo, and how she’s helping families design homes that are not only beautiful but built for long-term comfort and accessibility.From working on interiors for Google and TD Bank to designing homes for people with special needs and aging-in-place clients, Krista brings a personal and professional perspective you...
2025-06-061h 24The BuildX PodcastBlair & Will Hamaty: How a $25K Curtain Emergency Changed Everything | BuildX Podcast #08They didn’t just start a business—they built a lifestyle brand. 🛋️✨In Episode 08 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Blair and Will Hamaty, the founders of Setting the Space—New England’s go-to destination for home staging, interior design, boutique retail, and custom furniture.With 20 years in the business, these two turned a simple three-day staging course into a national design empire. From decorating Ritz-Carlton penthouses to outfitting ADUs in Plymouth, they share their wildest stories, biggest pivots, and the customer-first mindset that got them there.📌 Plus:• How their first gig with Toll Brothers launched it all• The $25,000 cur...
2025-05-2852 minThe BuildX PodcastAlex MacLean: Your House Is Leaking—Here’s How to Seal It Right | BuildX Podcast #07Your house is leaking—and it’s costing you. 💨💸In Episode 7 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Alex MacLean, Northeast Account Manager at Aeroseal, to talk about envelope sealing, AeroBarrier tech, and how most builders are completely missing the mark when it comes to air tightness.Alex has over a decade of experience in energy efficiency and building science, and in this episode, he breaks down why tight homes are healthy homes—and how Aeroseal is helping builders across New England hit Passive House-level performance without breaking budget.📌 Plus: We cover common code fails, blower d...
2025-05-281h 15The BuildX PodcastJeff Mancovsky: ADU Loans, HELOC Myths & Financing the Family Home Right | BuildX Podcast #06Financing an ADU? You’d better know your options—or it could cost you big. 💸🏡In Episode 6 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Jeff Mancovsky, Branch Manager at Mortgage Equity Partners, to break down the real story behind ADU financing in Massachusetts. With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage game, Jeff knows exactly what works (and what blows up deals).They cover everything from HELOCs, second mortgages, and multi-generational ownership structures to the hidden pitfalls of cash-out refis and how to leverage equity without wrecking your long-term plans. Whether you’re trying to bring family home, build an in...
2025-05-2047 minThe BuildX PodcastJesus Barroso: Rock Bottom to Million-Dollar Comeback — He Built a Foam Empire | BuildX Podcast #05Foam, failure, and a whole lotta fight 🧱🔥In Episode 5 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Jesus Barroso—CEO of Advanced Green Insulation and one of the most respected insulation leaders in New England. From humble beginnings under a deck in Rockland to building a multi-million dollar insulation empire with over 220 employees, Jesus breaks down what it takes to scale with integrity, build smarter homes, and lead with heart.They dive into insulation strategies for high-performance homes, how to properly seal crawlspaces (goodbye, mold and rodents 👋), and why spray foam—when done right—is a total game changer for energy-effi...
2025-05-141h 10The BuildX PodcastAndrew Popielarski: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Truth About Energy Ratings | BuildX Podcast #04Building tighter homes? You better learn how to breathe right. 😤🏡In Episode 4 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Andrew Popielarski, a Senior Home Energy Rater with over a decade of experience. They break down what it really means to build efficient homes that work—not just pass code. From HERs scores and airtight envelopes to ERVs, crawlspace insulation, and heat pump setups, Andrew shares real-world advice that could save you thousands on your next build.Whether you’re a builder, architect, or homeowner planning a new project, this one’s...
2025-05-121h 07The BuildX PodcastCarlos Ramos: Estate Cleanouts, Hidden Treasures & How Junk Tells a Story | BuildX Podcast #03It’s not just a cleanout—it’s a clean start. 🧹❤️In Episode 3 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Carlos Ramos from Good Deeds House Cleanouts to talk about the messy, emotional, and often overwhelming reality of clearing out a home after a big life change. From estate cleanouts and downsizing to hoarding situations and forgotten barns—Carlos and his team handle it all, with empathy, flexibility, and a mission to reduce waste.If you’re dealing with a property full of stuff and no clue where to start… this episode is for you.👉 Huge thanks to Carlos and the Good De...
2025-05-0834 minThe BuildX PodcastBrett Duguay: Solar Truth Bombs, Battery Myths & The Real Cost of “Free” Power | BuildX Podcast #02Who’s really running the show on your job site? Spoiler alert: it might be your electrician.In this episode of The BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Brett Duguay of BD Electric to talk all things electrical in new construction. From panel upgrades and service planning to EV charger prep and the nightmare fuel that is DIY wiring—Brett breaks down what every homeowner, builder, and GC needs to understand before calling for rough inspections.Whether you’re renovating an older home, planning a new build, or just curious about how your power actually gets from the street to you...
2025-05-071h 17The BuildX PodcastKevin Grady: MA ADUs, Title V & Why Septic Might Be The Wildcard! | BuildX Podcast #01Your septic system might be the real boss of your next home project 😬In Episode 1 of The BuildX podcast, Buz sits down with Kevin Grady of Grady Consulting to talk about the most overlooked—but critical—part of residential construction in Massachusetts: your septic.Whether you’re planning a home addition, thinking about building something new, or just trying to understand if your old tank’s still got it… this one’s for you.👉 Big thanks to Kevin Grady & the Grady Consulting crew for dropping real knowledge.👇 Find Grady Consulting online:GradyConsulting.com
2025-05-0558 min
House It Going New England??Unlocking the Potential of ADUs with Buz Artiano of BuildX Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming a game-changer in real estate, offering homeowners flexibility, rental income, and multigenerational living solutions. In this episode, we sit down with Buz Artiano of BuildX to explore the ins and outs of ADUs—what they are, why they’re trending, and how they can add value to your property. Whether you’re a homeowner considering an ADU or a real estate professional looking to guide clients, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
2025-04-011h 06
Inside InsightThe AI AdvantageRedefining Risk Management in Construction with BLDX How can AI revolutionize risk management in the construction industry? In this episode of Inside Insight, we sit down with Ryan Howsam, Founder & CEO of Buildx, to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way construction companies, insurers, and project managers mitigate risk and prevent costly claims. What you’ll learn in this episode: How AI is transforming risk assessment and insurance in construction The hidden costs of construction claims—and how data can prevent them Why traditional project documentation leaves blind spots in...
2025-04-0131 min
DevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and ToolingDocker Build the best way with Docker BakeThe Docker Bake Build tool just went general availability, and I'm excited about what this means for creating reproducible builds and automation that can run anywhere. In this video I'm gonna break down some of the features, the benefits and walk through some examples.In this episode I explain why docker buildx bake exists, what it can do, and I walk through multiple examples of Bake files and how it's better than docker build image and docker compose build. I also touch on BuildKit and Docker's GitHub Actions.🙌 My next course is coming soon! I'v...
2025-03-2416 min
What the RFI?Unlocking the Power of SpecificationsIn this episode of What The RFI, host Matt Brennan engages with Dory Azar and Jason Hicks from RIB SpecLink at Buildex. They discuss the significance of specifications in architecture, the challenges posed by bad specs, and the innovative solutions offered by SpecLink. The conversation also touches on the slow adoption of technology in the architectural field, the role of AI in improving specification writing, and the optimal timing for creating specifications during a project. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of specification writing and its critical role in the architecture and construction industries. They discuss...
2025-03-0343 min
The SiteVisitBuildex 2024 D1E2 | Future of Construction Tech with Luke Forrest, Sr. Regional Manager at AutodeskSend us a textStep into the future of construction with James Faulkner of Autodesk, as he joins us from the lively BuildX Vancouver 2024. Get ready to traverse the groundbreaking advancements in construction technology and discover how the fusion of human skill and robotic precision is reshaping our industry. We reminisce with James about the seismic shifts since Autodesk's game-changing acquisition of Plangrid and uncover the strategic maneuvers behind their hefty investment in construction tech, including their latest acquisition spree.Navigating new tech in the construction realm isn't just about the tools; it's about the...
2024-02-2127 min
The SiteVisitToasting to Unexpected Paths: Leadership, Personal Growth, and Navigating Industry Evolution with Colin Cox and Jesse UnkeSend us a textAs we sipped on Bullet Bourbon, chuckling over memories of tequila nights and DJing transitions from vinyl to digital, our conversation took a deeper turn. We tell you about personal growth and industry evolution, with a special focus on the unexpected connections fostered by our podcast journey. From a LinkedIn message leading to a Dallas meeting, to the upcoming 35th anniversary of BuildX in Vancouver, we're toasting the serendipitous paths that guide our professional and personal lives.Colin Cox, the prodigy from Electronic Arts who now shapes leaders as an executive...
2024-02-071h 18
Engineering Matters#251 The Engineering Matters Awards – Diversity and InclusionThis March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries.
The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways engineers and those in related fields can have a wider impact on the world.
In this first episode, we are looking at the diversity and inclusion category. We’ll learn how a building materials supplier in Africa is working...
2024-02-0525 min
Afrika Design: Creative Tour of Africa42 🇰🇪 Green Building Revolution | Wekesa GeorgeMass Timber! Let’s talk.
We speak with Wekesa, an architect at BuildX, a firm dedicated to human-centered design solutions that prioritize environmental performance and local resources. In this episode, he sheds light on the environmental impact of traditional construction materials like concrete and steel, which contribute significantly to carbon emissions. He proposes a game-changing solution: incorporating Mass Timber into the construction process to reduce our carbon footprint.
Wekesa emphasizes the need for a mindset shift regarding certain materials and highlights the potential of plantation forests as a sustainable resource. With Africa witnessing rapid urbanization, he urges us all to re...
2023-07-0731 min
Hugo TrentesauxTutoriel installation duniter v2Voici un mini tutoriel sur comment
louer une machine
installer docker
démarrer duniter
Lien de la documentation : https://duniter.org/wiki/duniter-v2/
Sommaire
00:00 intro
00:43 location d'une machine chez scaleway https://console.scaleway.com/
02:16 ajout d'une nouvelle clé ssh ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -f ~/.ssh/test
03:55 fin de la location de serveur
04:26 se connecter à la machine ssh root@163.172.142.197
04:44 installation de docker https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/debian/
04:50 installation des dépendances
sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl gnupg
04:59 ajout de la clé GPG
sudo insta...
2023-06-0900 min
FOCUS ON: DevOpsCloud Native Security mit Aqua und SysdigWas für Möglichkeiten tun sich auf und wo müssen wir eventuell umdenken?
Ein Dashboard das aufgrund der roten Färbung Meldungen dazu motiviert, es zu ignorieren?
Security als eine universelle Versicherung für unwahrscheinliche Eventualitäten?
Was hat sich beim Thema Security in den letzten Jahren getan und welche Möglichkeiten bieten Cloud Native Technologien dabei? Dank Automatisierung und entwickelter Technologien ist heutzutage so viel mehr möglich. Neben diesen Möglichkeiten hat sich auch unser Bewusstsein dahin entwickelt, solche Technologien gezielter einzusetzen.
Wir haben die Security Experten Tobias Gerhardt von Aqua und Stefa...
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Constructing YouBuild X on Constructing You - High End, High Performance, High AchievementBuild X Construction Group is a Sydney based Construction Company specialising in High End residential projects and Commercial Fit Outs with its aim to achieve a unique and innovative product. Their knowledge and expertise of Residential and Commercial construction has been developed over three generations of builders in Sydney since 1962 and has now led to an extension of our business called Build X in 2014. Build X new generational team offers clients extensive background in construction, delivering exceptional workmanship, attention to detail and professional customer experience without compromising its clients goals. With a combination of love in Architecture & Sydney's vibrant...
2022-08-0843 min
DDCAST - Was ist gut? Design, Kommunikation, ArchitekturDDCAST 92 - Etta Madete "Nachhaltige und bezahlbare Wohnungen in Kenia"Was ist gut? Design, Architektur, Kommunikation
Etta Madete Mukuba (*1992) ist Sustainable Design-Architektin und Projektmanagerin mit einem Schwerpunkt auf erschwinglichem nachhaltigen Bauprojekten – sowie eine mit Awards geehrte Violinistin. Sie ist EDGE-Expertin und Aspen Senior Fellow. Sie hat mit Rem Koolhaas an der Harvard Graduate School of Design und dem Guggenheim Museum in New York zusammengearbeitet. Derzeit ist sie die Leiterin für bezahlbaren Wohnraum bei BuildX Studio und Dozentin (TF) an der Universität von Nairobi. In all diesen Funktionen praktiziert, lehrt und forscht sie zu architektonischen Designinnovationen, die eine nachhaltige wirtschaftliche, soziale und ökologische Entwicklung in Kenia und darüber hi...
2022-05-2239 min
Urban LimitropheHow the BuildX Studio is Creating Dignified Circular Affordable Housing Across Kenya | Carolina LarrazábalIn this episode, I speak with Carolina Larrazábal, the co-founder and design director at BuildX Studio. BuildX Studio is an innovative award-winning architectural studio based in Nairobi, which is the first architecture, engineering or construction company in Africa to become B Corp™ certified. The team at BuildX Studio is on a mission to build radically better buildings, and back in July 2021 I got to speak with Carolina to learn more about how her team is building dignified circular affordable housing in Kenya and how through their relationships and partnerships with other organizations such as their sister branch BuildHer, thei...
2022-02-1345 min
Urban LimitropheHow the BuildX Studio is Creating Dignified Circular Affordable Housing Across KenyaIn this episode, I speak with Carolina Larrazábal, the co-founder and design director at BuildX Studio. BuildX Studio is an innovative award-winning architectural studio based in Nairobi, which is the first architecture, engineering or construction company in Africa to become B Corp™ certified. The team at BuildX Studio is on a mission to build radically better buildings, and back in July 2021 I got to speak with Carolina to learn more about how her team is building dignified circular affordable housing in Kenya and how through their relationships and partnerships with other organizations such as their sister branch BuildHer, thei...
2022-02-1345 min
Donau Tech Radio - DTRDocker, Azure, Google Workspace, Thermomix Cont'd
Diese Episode startet etwas ungewohnt direkt mit Dev-Ops Themen rundum Docker und “multi architecture” Docker Images. Danach geht es weiter zu Toms und Andrés Erfahrung mit diversen Azure Cloud Diensten. In der Cloud findet dann auch das nächste Thema statt und zwar die Auflösung der Google G-Suite “Legacy Free Edition”, die vor allem Toms Familie betrifft. Die Episode endet mit etwas lockeren Themen wie bspw. diverse Thermomix Reparaturen, sowie 3-in-1 “Apple” Ladegeräte made in China.
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BarracudaProtocol: Apple’s slow march into the enterpriseBuild Multiarchitecture Docker Imagesdocker buildx lsSpring Boot DockerfilesJibSpring Boot BuildpacksYT: Kube...
2022-02-021h 30
DevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and ToolingDocker Compose v2 Rocks🙌 My next course is coming soon! I've opened the waitlist for those wanting to go deep in GitHub Actions for DevOps and AI automation in 2025. I'm so thrilled to announce this course. The waitlist allows you to quickly sign up for some content updates, discounts, and more as I finish building the course. https://learn.bretfisher.com/waitlist🍾Docker announced Compose v2 at DockerCon 2021. Bret goes through all the new stuff you didn't know about. If you're a fan of composing (his fav docker tool), this podcast reviews what docker's done over the last two years to mak...
2021-12-0350 min
Web Dev with MattDocker Essentials (the Book) is READY (and what I learned about docker build recently)It sure feels like a lifetime since I began planning out Docker Essentials all those months ago. But it's ready. So, I feel that it's only fair to talk about it, given the number of hours that have gone in to create it. If you haven't already, grab your copy today and get in to the fun that is Docker!But it's not all self-promotion in this episode. I also share a good chunk about what I've been learning about the docker build command. Most importantly how, since Docker Engine 18.09, with some restrictions, it can send an...
2021-11-2928 minDevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and ToolingArm, Apple M1, and Docker in 2021🙌 My next course is coming soon! I've opened the waitlist for those wanting to go deep in GitHub Actions for DevOps and AI automation in 2025. I'm so thrilled to announce this course. The waitlist allows you to quickly sign up for some content updates, discounts, and more as I finish building the course. https://learn.bretfisher.com/waitlist🍾Apple's move to Arm processors will change software development for everyone... or will it?Apple has moved towards an Arm processor. They don't call it Arm, they call it Apple Silicon, or M1 but underneath that, the archit...
2021-11-1954 min
斜杠青年研究所拓疆者：最另类的无人驾驶，挖掘机的AI变形记当汽车、卡车纷纷拥抱自动驾驶，挖掘机、推土机也举起了自己的手。
建设施工、资源开采、抢险救灾、化学废料清理…这些都是充满不确定性的高危作业环境。如果驾驶员不必亲临现场，远程即可控制机械装备的行进与运作，不但可以减少安全隐患，还能隔着大洋实现向“招工难”国家的劳动力输出。无人挖掘机应运而生，连陆奇大佬都抓起了安全帽，跃跃欲试。
有了人工智能技术的加持，工程机械界能达到“人均蓝翔”的水平吗？
斜杠青年
隋少龙 - 拓疆者创始人兼CEO。毕业于上海交通大学密西根学院、斯坦福大学。曾在苹果、特斯拉电动车任核心工程师。2017年，被福布斯评为 “亚洲30位30岁以下杰出人才”。逻辑控/逗比/给陆奇博士带上施工安全帽的第一人。
“一个斯坦福毕业的挖掘机师傅”
特派观察员
歆歆 - 程序媛/「斜杠青年研究所」主播
“向奋斗在工地一线的师傅们致敬”
敲黑板划重点
[05:46] 手机日新月异，而挖掘机古今一辙
[08:01] 矿业、建筑业的施工现状
-千变万化的作业环境
-救援现场的二次灾害
-司机的视觉盲区
-恶劣的作业条件：粉尘、有毒气体…
[15:25] 令人心动的offer：在澳洲开挖机
[19:42] 在中国远程遥控日本的挖机
[21:03] 被陆奇看好的高级驾驶辅助系统
[24:56] 在玉米地里试错
[29:09] 如何做好客户的预期管理？
[32:36] 机器是取代人，还是成就人？
[42:05] 谁是真正喜欢你的用户
音乐
朴树 - No Fear In My Heart
Animal Crossing OST - Happy Home Designer
互动话题
Q：如果你有一个机器人，你最希望他/她为你做什么？
期待在评论区里见到你的回答！如果你对本期嘉宾和话题还有其他好奇，欢迎你在评论区留下你的问题，本研究所帮你“炮轰”他/她！
他在读什么
1. 《学会提问》 [美] 尼尔·布朗 / [美] 斯图尔特·基利
Asking The Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking
“1.论题与结论是什么？ 2.理由是什么？ 3.哪些词句的意义有歧义？ 4.什么是价值观假设与描述性假设？ 5.推理中是否存在谬误？ 6.论据的可靠性有多大？ 7.是否存在竞争性原因？ 8.统计数据是否具有欺骗性？ 9.哪些重要信息被遗漏了？ 10.可能得出哪些合理的结论？”
2. 《创新者的窘境》 [美] 克莱顿·克里斯坦森
The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
“企业在面对永无止境的科技变革时，就像在泥流上求生存，必须永远保持在泥流上移动，稍一停顿下来，就会遭遇灭顶的命运。”
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2021-10-0147 min
ImpactEpisode 1 - James Mitchell and Carolina LarrazabalJames Mitchell and Carolina Larrazabal are the founding couple behind BuildX Studio, based out of Nariobi, Kenya. ‘Building a radically better tomorrow’ is their company tagline and the best way of defining their lifes work. With backgrounds in architecture and design, James, Carolina and their team are trail blazing with new materials in construction, new ways of doing business with their Design-Build model and bringing more women into the construction industry, through the BuildHER program. Whilst their work is focussed in Africa, their ways of working have global application. https://www.buildxstudio.com https://twitter.com/buil...
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Bereits zum dritten Mal in diesem Jahr gibt es ein Apple Event welches mit dieser DTR Episode natürlich wieder intensiv abgehandelt wird. Tom und André sprechen über die vorgestellten Macs und philosophieren, ob diese Geräte in der Entwicklung von Java Applikation auch bereits Verwendung finden könnten und ob nicht demnächst bei einem der beiden Hosts ein neuer Mac anstehen würde. Als Nebenthemen gibt es in dieser Folge: das Startup mmhmm, Apple One und die Experience die man bekommt wenn man Spiele am PC installiert.
Wir wünschen gute Unterhaltung!
Shownotes
Apple...
2020-11-111h 41
Engineering Matters#76 Building with BiomaterialsIn this episode we have partnered with Autodesk Construction Solutions to look at a new approach to housing construction in Kenya.
We take a look at how a local architecture, engineering and construction firm, BuildX, is working with modern methods of construction – manufacturing modular units offsite – to produce housing on a scale, and at a price, that will help ease the deficit and hopefully provide homes for tens of thousands of Kenyans.
And we learn how a return to more traditional materials – especially timber, coupled with modern engineering – will help make the housing sector more sustainabl...
2020-10-2933 min
Cafe Construct PodcastThis is why IT matters to me...S1 EP19 with Etta Madete , an Architectural Designer at BuildX Studio.
Design is the confluence of many ideas that tackle problems to create better solutions and ultimately make life a little better than our base expectations.
It is a pleasure to bring you all an interactive session of discussing the POINT of it all. Join me and the lovely Etta Madete, as we delve a little deeper into our responsibility as designers to do our part in demanding more from people and giving that much more to our environment.
Happy listening.
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2020-10-211h 10