We are pleased to bring you, in episode 77 of our show, founder and C.E.O. of Solar Ascent, John Jennex. John talks about the early days of entrepreneurship and his inspiration in innitiating this pioneer solar business in the province of Nova Scotia. From the residential to commercial projects across the province, leading the navigation of solar with NS Power, Efficiency NS, and more; this conversation is a great listen. Hope you enjoy!

On Episode 76 we welcome back our first return guest, and one of our long-time sponsors, Luminous Labs; with Co-Founders Nick Leblanc and Greg Miles. Nick and Greg have come a long way since Episode 25 with two more years of business under their belts and alot of growth in revenue for their unique service in high end renderings, 3D virtual tours and more. They have gained some major projects and clients around the Halifax market and continue to excel having recently been chosen by EY for top ...

Chris Pickup, from EXP Realty, joins us for a great discussion on real estate and investing. Chris made a major transition and took a leap of faith during the pandemic of 2022/2023. As he dived in as a realtor with EXP he has learned much about our local Halifax and Nova Scotia market. Beyond this Chris also speaks about his residential real estate investments, construction, and finding his own version of success in family/work life. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

On this episode; we talk with Cong Lin, C.E.O. of Houzzspace, a growing building materials company in Halifax. Cong uses his Chinese roots and connections to source, tested, approved, and high quality building materials from China for residential and commercial builders. With 8 week lead times, surety on your orders, and pricing that fits, Houzzspace will be a growing brand in the East Coast. Many industry members are utilizing China as a source of building materials, but Houzzspace ac...

Peter Freeman, CFP and Aaron Dressler, CFP join us again for a conversation about everything finance. Freeman Financial has been a long time supporter of our media platform and are experts in coaching business owners on their financial scenarios. We chat about succession planning, IPP, tax and estate planning, and other topics. If you are an owner as a contractor and find yourself longing for mentorship on all things financial, this will be a relevant episode. You can reach out to us to be co...

We are back from a several month break! Join us for a special round table discussion on pre-construction, early contractor involvement, and new delivery models such as IPD. We are joined by Travis Rudolph of Ellis Don Corporation, Vivek Tomar of Pomerleau, and Rick Buhr of Bird Construction, all sharing their experiences and opinions on various delivery models and the pre-construction phase of complex projects. This is a special episode for our return, in having 3 major corporations all at th...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Giovanni Cautillo President of OGCA. The OGCA is the pro-active voice for all general contracting issues across the Province of Ontario. For more than 82 years the OGCA has diligently worked to build Ontario by directly assisting our members to deliver construction excellence in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sectors. Their members include...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Lisa OBrien - Director Industry Culture - Procore Yasmeen Tonnos - Culture Strategist - Procore Craig Fischer Industry Culture Strategist - Procore Procore Technologies: Procore Technologies, Inc. provides cloud-based construction software to clients across the globe. Using its award-winning suite of project management tools, hundreds of thousa...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Amin Tran. Dura Seal Ltd. is a Multi-Talented Contractor that tackles the most challenging and complex renewal, restoration and repair projects. With a wide range of skill sets in house, they are able to deliver a quality product in timely manner backed by best in class warranty to ensure your Assets will last for years to come. Amin Tran is an Entrep...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Dustin Bowers - CEO/CTO (PLAEX Building Systems Inc.) Dustin Bowers, the founder of PLAEX Building Systems™, was deeply inspired to help make the world a better place after becoming a parent in 2017. Drawing on his more than two decades of building experience, he collaborated with industry leaders to develop an improved method of construction. This led ...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Corey Hirsch. Corey is a public speaker & NHL broadcaster, olympic silver medalist, NHL Goaltender & NHL Coach Advocate for Mental Health & Wellness. Procore Technologies: Procore Technologies, Inc. provides cloud-based construction software to clients across the globe. Using its award-winning suite of project management tools, hundreds of t...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Catherine Hefler - Architecture Eduction Project Lead (Architecture 49) & Sean Andrew - Sr. Project Manager (PCL Constructors). We had the privilege of interviewing these two about the new Bedford Ravines school. This was the first school by the province of Nova Scotia to utilize a collaborative design-build delivery model. Find ACP on: Instagram: ...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Peter Freeman CFP (Senior Financial Consultant) & Aaron Dressler CFP (Senior Financial Consultant). Freeman Group Private Wealth Management works closely with business owners, professionals and retirees as their primary custodial wealth manager. Their experienced team provides extensive advice for your retirement including tax, estate, insuran...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Emma Woodhull, President, Lori Arnold- Vice President, Mireille Metwalli – Director at Large, Social Media and Awards Committee. From its beginning in 1975, IDNS has promoted the profession of interior design. It's members are also affiliated with Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). An act passed by the Nova Scotia Legislature limits the use of the titl...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Kate Lindsay (Architectural Lead / Dealer Development) Since 1985 North Star has been an industry leader in the manufacture of attractive and energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors. Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading to today’s standards, North Star has an extensive range of quality, energy-efficient and full-featured windows that ...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Rob Clinch, Owner (AGCM). Avant Garde Construction Management has been providing exceptional service and superior quality projects to the Maritime provinces for over 16 years. AGCM’s emergence was attributable to a shared passion for building, and a need for a forward-thinking, relationship-driven, and bilingual contracting firm in New Brunswick. Th...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Nathan Bernard, Sales Lead (Brown's Paving). After paving roughly 10,000 driveways since 1960 I’d say they know a thing or two about paving driveways. They can help you make the best decision for your property and make it look like the finished dream you’ve pictured for a long time. They also care about the situations our customers are in. We know drive...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Remy Leger - Sales Manager (ALLSCO) & Andre Doiron - Operations Manager (ALLSCO). ALLSCO has Proudly served Atlantic Canadians for over 40 years! They make PVC windows, hybrid windows, steel entrance doors, fiberglass entry doors, patio doors. Find ACP on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticconstructionpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-ca On today's episode we are joined by, Jeremy Mean - Owner (Century Exteriors) & Jason St Thomas - Roofing Director (Century Exteriors). Century Exteriors is a family owned and operated building envelope systems company, based out of Atlantic Canada. Currently, they have 3 locations & growing. Their Head Office is based out of Woodstock, New Brunswick. The Nova Scotia Office is bas...

In association with Construction Clock, this is our first "Against the Clock" themed episode. These episodes will include unique and interesting stories of special builds across our country. Each episode will feature a different client, builder, story, and details about unique special projects with interesting story lines! You will want to make sure to tune into these special featured episodes combining construction and story-telling. This is a joint effort between AC Media and Construction...