The Lumberyard

The Lumberyard is your backstage pass to the evolving world of construction workforce management, compliance, and technology. Each week, we bring together voices from across the industry – contractors, CFOs, project managers, tech leaders – to break down the complex challenges construction businesses face and the innovative strategies that help them thrive.From digital transformation and financial optimization to labor tracking, compliance, and emerging AI applications – this podcast delivers real-world insights, expert advice, and practical tools to help construction pros work smarter, stay compliant, and build better.

Episodes

4 Strategic Moves to Reduce Your Tax Bills Before Year-End (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 5

September 15, 2025 • 46 mins

In this third part of our tax strategy series, Cody Daniels returns to wrap up the final chapters of his ebook “Laying the Foundation: A Contractor’s Guide to Strategic Tax Savings.” Learn how to avoid costly surprises, maximize deductions, and build a long-term plan that protects both the business and the family. Get practical tips and professional insights that can help you ensure tax efficiency and maximize your business profita...

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Hacks to Unlock Hidden Tax Savings for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 4

August 12, 2025 • 34 mins

In this second part of our tax strategy series with Cody Daniels, founder of Builders Tax Group, we dive into some often overlooked but powerful tax strategies specifically for contractors and construction businesses. Cody breaks down valuable insights on tax credits like the Research & Development and Work Opportunity Tax Credits, accelerated depreciation options including Section 179 and cost segregation studies, plus smart w...

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Essential Tax Saving Strategies for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 3

July 16, 2025 • 32 mins

In this episode, we're joined by Cody Daniels, CPA and founder of Builders Tax Group, for a deep dive into strategic tax planning tailored for the construction industry. Cody shares his journey from leading a construction and real estate tax team to launching Builders Tax Group with a mission to help blue-collar business owners—drawing from a family legacy in the trades. He breaks down his ebook, Laying the Foundation, which unpack...

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Why Construction Companies Fail at Onboarding & Training (ft. Jeff Makey) | Ep 2

June 12, 2025 • 32 mins

In this episode, Jeff Makey dives deep into the critical role of effective onboarding and training in the construction industry, sharing insights from his work with major commercial builders. Discover why simply relying on SOPs isn’t enough, how tailored training programs and learning management systems (LMS) can transform employee success, and the practical steps companies can take to improve consistency, retention, and company cu...

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Mastering Quality Control in Construction (ft. Renee Glendenning) | Ep 1

April 28, 2025 • 24 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Renee Glendenning — engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of Quality Control University. From her early career at NASA to leading quality control efforts on major construction projects, Renee shares her incredible journey, lessons learned, and her passion for raising the bar in the construction industry. We dive into why quality control is often overlooked, how better training can transform...

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April 9, 2025 • 47 secs

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The Lumberyard

Episodes

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Essential Tax Saving Strategies for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 3

Why Construction Companies Fail at Onboarding & Training (ft. Jeff Makey) | Ep 2

Mastering Quality Control in Construction (ft. Renee Glendenning) | Ep 1

The Lumberyard Trailer

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4 Strategic Moves to Reduce Your Tax Bills Before Year-End (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 5

Hacks to Unlock Hidden Tax Savings for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 4