The Construction Life

Feb 03 2025 500 ep. 91 mins 49
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Our weekly construction podcast. The Construction Life podcast, featuring Manny Neves and Carlito Pavlovic (and some special guest appearances!) will shed light on the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of construction. Be forewarned – we may ruffle a few feathers. Stay tuned.

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#703 – Breaking Construction Barriers In The Trades With Layla Brady Of Layla Painting

Feb 03 2025 93 mins  
Layla Brady (@layla_painting) has been a painter in the construction industry for over 20 years, long before social media gave tradespeople a platform. She joins TCL to discuss breaking the stigma around the trades, why it’s an amazing career choice, and how women in the industry continue to defy expectations. From her personal journey navigating a male-dominated industry to insp

#702 – Reinvent, Adapt & Thrive – Navigating Tough Economic Times With Nick & Agostino From Revalate

Feb 02 2025 84 mins  
#702 – Reinvent, Adapt & Thrive – Navigating Tough Economic Times with Nick & Agostino from Revalate We welcome back Nick and Agostino from Revalate to tackle a critical topic—how to keep your business moving forward in challenging economic times. The key? Accessibility, Affordability, and Flexibility. Learn how small business owners can reinvent themselves, reduce daily stre

#701 – 17 - Safety Corner: Collapsed Justice - Tragedy In The Trenches

Jan 31 2025 62 mins  
In this hard-hitting episode of Safety Corner, we take a deep dive into the devastating realities of trench collapses in construction. Focusing on a shocking case study, we reveal how systemic failures allowed a builder, Direct Underground to escape justice after two workers tragically lost their lives and two others suffered critical injuries—one left paralyzed. While the Minist

#700 – From Construction To Comedy: Brian Couto's Journey Of Redemption And Laughter

Jan 29 2025 131 mins  
In this raw and inspiring special 700th episode of The Construction Life, we sit down with the one and only Brian Couto, a man whose story is as captivating as his punchlines. Brian takes us on a journey through his humble yet challenging Portuguese upbringing, his years working in construction, and his bold leap into the world of stand-up comedy. But the conversation goes deeper t

#699 – 7 Minutes To The Truth: Nina Deeb On Canada's Housing Crisis And The Path Forward

Jan 27 2025 98 mins  
#699 – 7 Minutes To The Truth: Nina Deeb On Canada's Housing Crisis And The Path Forward by Manny Neves and Carlito Pavlovic

#698 – 15 - Building Joy : The Truth Behind New Year's Resolutions Wit Teresa Greco

Jan 25 2025 47 mins  
In this insightful episode of Building Joy, Teresa Greco and Manny unpack the phenomenon of New Year's resolutions. Why do we make them? Why do so many of us struggle to keep them? Teresa dives deep into the psychology and emotions that drive our yearly promises to ourselves, revealing the hidden truths behind why resolutions often fail and how we can approach them differently. Tun

#697 – 16 - Safety Corner: Everyday Is A Monday – Preventing Falls And Avoidable Injuries

Jan 24 2025 81 mins  
#697 – 16 - Safety Corner: Everyday Is A Monday – Preventing Falls And Avoidable Injuries by Manny Neves and Carlito Pavlovic

#696 – Rejuvenate, Don’t Replace: RoofLife’s Game - Changing Solution With Brett Mitsubata

Jan 23 2025 91 mins  
We welcome Brett Mitsubata, the expert behind RoofLife, to discuss their groundbreaking Roof Rejuvenation Solution—an innovative alternative to costly shingle replacement. Using an environmentally friendly soy-based formula, RoofLife extends the life of asphalt shingles by up to 15 years, saving homeowners thousands of dollars while reducing waste. Brett explains how RoofLife not

#695 – Building Smarter: The Jobtable Revolution With Kosta, Johny, And Charlie

Jan 21 2025 117 mins  
#695 – Building Smarter: The Jobtable Revolution With Kosta, Johny, And Charlie by Manny Neves and Carlito Pavlovic

#694 – 14 – Building Joy Finding Flow In The Life You’re Searching For With Cecil McIntosh

Jan 19 2025 53 mins  
#694 – 14 – Building Joy Finding Flow In The Life You’re Searching For With Cecil McIntosh by Manny Neves and Carlito Pavlovic