TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

In this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben welcomes Chris Taylor onto the show from Coastal Claims who offers his expertise as a public adjustor. He helps consumers work through their policies so they know what is covered in their homeowners' insurance, as well as what they can do when navigating the confusing world of insurance claims and payouts. 

Tune in! 

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.co...

In this episode of TSpark Talks, Travis and Ben discussed the ins and outs of buying and selling homes from their perspectives as contractors. 

Tune in! 

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

In this episode of TSpark Talks, Travis and Ben continued their discussion of tech in the construction world but this time in the realm of AI. Is it all that it's cracked up to be, or is it overblown? Where can it be useful and where can it get things wrong?

Nearly all industries are having to answer these questions, and construction is a big one. 

Tune in! 

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Co...

On this episode of TSpark Talks, the guys discuss how technology is everywhere. It is pros, but Travis reminds us of all the cons as well. How has it shaped the construction industry and what will the future continue to look like as the old contrators age out and the new generation comes in?

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

On this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben is back and he joins Travis in a conversation around prepping for pollen season. The topic of HVAC units comes back up as the guys recommend getting on a list right now to have your unit serviced in case ou need work done because the warm months are coming and the wait-list is going to be LONG. 

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://ww...

On this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben is out sick so Travis welcomed his brother, Lee, to take part and discuss how he migrated from the world of sales into construction. They also talked about how the contrusction world is a world full of managing expectations. It's a personal industry working with families, oftentimes, or business owners where livelihoods are being worked on, and construction companies need to remember that and clients can work to remember that the companies, like TSpark, are really interviewing with the client for a job interview. 

It's a two-way street. 

Thanks to...

On this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis discuss all of the ins and outs of heating and cooling with Harrison King from Todd King Heating and Cooling. They talk about the best methods for maintenance during each of the season you'll experience in Florida. 

Listen to Our Archive of Episodes
Missed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/

On this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis discuss the various ways in which the American economy can affect the construction industry. From basic costs to even hot button issues like tariffs and immigration, these things can affect the price of that reonvation you've been longing for. 

Plus, things like promoting trade school (or maybe in some places, not doing that enough), leading to a lack of skilled labor has also the affected the cost of doing business. 

Both Ben and Travis have been in the business for so long that they've seen all the hea...

On this episode of TSpark Talks, Ben and Travis break down today’s most popular home design and renovation trends—and explain why some of them don’t hold up in the real world. From kitchen island cooktops and downdraft ventilation to curbless showers, linear drains, smart toilets, and all-in-one washer/dryer units, they weigh aesthetics against long-term functionality, cost, and maintenance. The conversation also tackles resale value, water management, social-media-driven design fads, and what homeowners should seriously consider before following the latest Pinterest inspiration.


Topics Discussed
Kitchen design trends: island cooktops, ventilation issues, and for...

As the New Year kicks off, Ben and Travis dive into how homeowners and business owners should start planning construction projects before the work—and spending—begins. This episode of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights focuses on setting realistic budgets, avoiding assumption-based estimates, and why clear plans and documentation are critical to preventing costly change orders. The conversation breaks down the roles of draftspeople, architects, and engineers, explains when permits and approvals are required, and highlights how thoughtful upfront planning can save time, money, and frustration throughout the entire build process.

Topics Discussed
New Year proj...

In this Christmas episode of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights, Ben and Travis tackle the most common home emergencies that pop up when family fills the house and everything’s running full tilt. From clogged sinks and overflowing toilets to tripped breakers, overloaded outlets, and HVAC systems working overtime, they break down what homeowners can safely handle themselves—and when it’s time to call a pro. Practical, no-nonsense, and delivered with humor, this episode is a must-listen before holiday hosting turns into a construction crisis.

Topics DiscussedHoliday plumbing disasters: garbage disposals, clogged sinks, and toilet...

In this episode of TSpark Talks, Travis and Ben discussed the recent cold spell that North Florida went through and how important insulation is to your home.

In today's episode, Ben and Travis discuss everything related to bathroom remodels. They talk about what a lot of trends are in the bathroom remodel world, and also how to think through future build-outs as residents age in their forever and making things ADA compliant. 

What do to with a poorly ventilated bathroom with a proclivity for mold? They discuss that too!