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The Construction Life
What is The Construction Life? The Construction Life is a daily routine of waking up at 5am, working out, showering, preparing lunch, sending off the family, driving to the construction site, organizing and preparing for the day's work, building, having fun on the job, wrapping up at the end of the...
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#750 Episodes Strong: The Construction Life Celebration with Power Panel and over 100 past guests
In this landmark episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we’re celebrating a major milestone—750 episodes of real talk, raw stories, and relentless...
#771 - From Blueprints to Bold Builds: Max of Acadia Design Consultants on Designing the Future
On this episode of TCL Podcast, we sit down with Vic and Max, the powerhouse duo behind Acadia Design Consultants Inc., a full-service design-build fi...
#770 - From Rockstars to Routers: Dan & Andrew of Sposa Millwork on Crafting Dreams in Wood
In this dynamic episode of TCL Podcast, we sit down with brothers Andrew and Dan, founders of Sposa Millwork Group and Paiano Contracting Inc., to tal...
#769 - Stories in the Salvage: Jen Morin of The Lasting Past on Antiques, Repurposing & Creative Finds
In this unique and refreshingly creative episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome Jen Morin, founder of The Lasting Past based in Barrie, Ontario. Jen speci...
#768 - 4 - Fitness Fridays - Start Strong, Finish Stronger – The Fitness Reboot at Any Age
Fitness Fridays | TCL with Coach Dimitri Giankoulas
It’s never too late to take control of your health — and this episode of Fitness Fridays pro...
#767 - Modular, Money & Missed Opportunities: Rob Cinapri of CFO Collective on Finance, & Construction Crossroads
In this eye-opening episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome back Rob Cinapri of CFO Collective to unpack the financial realities shaping the construction i...
#766 - Reimagining the Workforce: Paul M. Pires on AI, Automation & Building EMPIRES
In this cutting-edge episode of TCL Podcast, we sit down with Paul M. Pires, founder of EMPIRES Digital Inc., to explore how AI automation is transfor...
#765 - Gear That Saves Lives: Pete Zeppetella Returns with ZeppsGear & A Vision for the Future of Construction
In this powerful return episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome back Pete Zeppetella, founder of ZeppsGear, to talk about how his innovative safety gear is...
#764 - Don’t Take a Photograph—Take a Quotograph: Taj Brah on Revolutionizing Construction with Smart Tech
In this forward-thinking episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Taj Brah, CEO of Quotograph, a Waterloo-based tech company that’s...
#763-21-TNT - Choosing Hardships Over Happiness: Staying Present in a Noisy World
On this deeply reflective and power-packed episode of TNT, Manny teams up once again with co-host Jonathan Cinelli of the People First Podcast to dig...
#762 - Turning Up the Heat: Politics, Trades & Truth with Stefan Orestovich of HamontHVAC
In this unapologetically honest and high-energy episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we’re joined by Stefan Orestovich of HamontHVAC—a certified...
#761 - Brushstrokes of Legacy: Gianluca LaMarca of Selective Painting on Family, Finish, and the Final Touches
In this vibrant episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Gianluca LaMarca of Selective Painting and AG Flooring, a father-and-son-ru...
#760 - 3 - Fitness Fridays - High Wear, Low Care – The Silent Cost of Ignoring Pain
Welcome to another powerful episode of Fitness Fridays, where we break down the real issues tradespeople face — and too often ignore.
This week,...
#759-20-TNT-Strong Body, Strong Mind: Building a Better Trades Life Alberto Rocha Premier Physiotherapy
On this explosive episode of TNT, Manny is joined by co-host Jonathan Cinelli of the People First Podcast and special guest Alberto Rocha from Premier...
#758 - Union Roots, Entrepreneurial Roads: Joe Gaspar on Building Joe & Co. Contracting
In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Joe Gaspar, owner of Joe & Co. Contracting Inc., a trusted name in home renovations...
#757 - 2 - Fitness Fridays - Testosterone, Truth & the Real Fix with Coach D of Pure Motivation Fitness
On this episode of Fitness Fridays, we get real about the male body and what’s really behind the drop in testosterone levels. Coach Dimitri Giankoulas...
#756 -1- Fitness Fridays Your Mindset to Health & Fitness by TCL and Pure Motivation Fitness
Welcome to our new weekly series Fitness Fridays, the unfiltered truth about fitness, health, and the construction life — only from TCL and Pure Motiv...
#755 - Framed by Experience: Rich Ruela on Respect, Nepotism & Surviving the Construction Game
In this raw and revealing episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Rich Ruela—a union framer with experience on high-rise crews, run...
#754 - No Filter, Full Service: Nelson Oliveira of CJ’s Express Talks Plumbing, Gas & Getting the Job Done Right
In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we’re joined by Nelson Oliveira, the man behind CJ’s Express Plumbing and Electrical Ltd., a name yo...
#753 - From Timber Frames to World Travels: Ed Engel on Building Homes & Living Life
In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we welcome Ed Engel, founder of Engel Homes, a custom home builder serving Simcoe County and Muskoka...
#752-28-Safety Corner-Politics, Platforms & Plate Tectonics: When Building Fails & the Ground Shakes
This episode marks the final installment of the Safety Corner series.
Let it be made unequivocally clear: no one speaks on behalf of Manny or di...
#751 - Precision. Vision. Design. The Art of Tile with Paul De Maria of PVD Tile
In this beautifully detailed episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Paul De Maria, founder of PVD Tile, where craftsmanship meets...
#749 – Books, Bricks & Breaking the Mold: Adam Bernardi on Redefining the Role of a Site Super
In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Adam Bernardi, an assistant site supervisor with five years in the industry, who’s...
#748 - Fall Arrest to Full Protection: A Safety Roundtable with White Cap Canadian Experts
In this power-packed Safety Roundtable edition of Safety Corner, we’re joined by Eric Huard, Andrea Martin, and Henry Gouthro from White Cap for a dee...
#747 – 27 - Safety Corner - Toilets, Temps & Taboos: Jobsite Realities That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
On this unapologetically real episode of Safety Corner, we take a deep dive into the dirty truth behind construction site washroom standards, workforc...
#746 – Old School Meets New School: Joe Mizzi on 40+ Years in Construction and the Future Ahead
In this inspiring episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Joe Mizzi, founder of Teamway General Contracting Inc., who brings over 4...
#745 – From Film Sets to Portuguese Stone: Nuno Fonseca’s Journey of Heritage & Innovation
We welcome Nuno Fonseca, founder of Portuguese Products—a company built on passion, heritage, and innovation.
Nuno’s story is anything but conve...
#744 – TNT - Resilience, Calm, and the Power of Perspective with Jennifer Janssen
Jonathan Cinelli is back for another TNT show, we sit down with Jennifer Janssen, from the Netherlands to Canada, whose story is a testament to the re...
#743 – 26 - Safety Corner - Chris Campbell on Union Strength, and the Changing Face of Construction
On this powerful episode of Safety Corner, we’re joined by Chris Campbell, the President of the Local 27 Carpenters Union, for an in-depth conversatio...
#742 – Down the Drain & Into the Trade: 25 Years of Plumbing with Jonathan Barnaby of S&J Plumbing
On this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we’re joined by Jonathan Barnaby of S&J Plumbing Service, a seasoned pro with 25 years in the plumbi...
#741 – 25 - Safety Corner - Hard Hats, Harnesses & Housing and Bids and Tenders mandates
In this packed episode of Safety Corner, Phill kicks things off by sharing insights from a recent training day he led, bringing real-world safety issu...
#740 – Behind the Scenes of Event Planning: Trends, Budgets & Big Moments with C and N Events
We switch gears from job sites to event sites with Jonathan and Ashley Andrade of C and N Events. Planning events isn’t just about decorations and ven...
#739 – 21 - Building Joy - The Everyday Practice of Joy: A Happiness Recap with Teresa Greco
In this special recap episode of Building Joy, we take a step back to reflect on the incredible journey of insights and inspiration we've had through...
#738 – 24 - Safety Corner - Women in Construction: Updating Barriers, Updating Respect & 4 C’s of the Job Site
In this episode of Safety Corner, we tackle a topic that isn’t talked about enough but needs to be—women in construction. Representation is growing, b...
#737 – Concrete Truths: Barrett Dionne on Brotherhood, Hard Lessons & Union Pride
In this raw and real episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we welcome Barrett Dionne, a seasoned cement finisher with Local 506 who has 20+ years...
#736 – The Hard Truth: Surviving the Construction Slowdown with Brayden Harkness & Chris Wren
In this brutally honest episode of The Construction Life Podcast, Brayden Harkness of Sandman Construction (Show #637) and Chris Wren of Wren Contract...
#735 – Powering the Future: Electrical Solutions & Lighting Retrofits with Mitch Slade of Hickey Electrical
We’re talking electricity, efficiency, and lighting retrofits with Mitch Slade of Hickey Electrical Services—a trusted name in residential, commercial...
#734 – Revolutionizing Traditional Cladding: Mitrex’s Impact on Global Construction with CEO Daniel Hadizadeh
We welcome Daniel Hadizadeh, CEO of Mitrex, to discuss how their innovative building-integrated solar cladding solutions (BIPV) are transforming new a...
#733 – 20 - Building Joy - From Darkness to Light: Mark Sanchez’s Journey to True Happiness
On this powerful episode of Building Joy, Teresa Greco and Manny Neves sit down with Mark Sanchez, a man w ho has faced the depths of struggle and the...
#732 – Garage Transformation 101: Minting Perfection with James Secondino of Mint Garage Inc.
We’re diving into the world of garage renovations, storage solutions, and next-level flooring with James Secondino of Mint Garage Inc.
Your gara...