The Lumberyard

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 profitability. Close out the year strong with tax strategies every contractor should act on before year end.

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 ways to implement tax-efficient retirement plans that can help you save today while building wealth for the future.

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 unpacks 10 essential tax strategies for construction and trades businesses—tools that can save you real money and set your business up for long-term success.

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 culture across job sites. Whether you’re a construction manager, HR leader, or industry professional, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help your team build a stronger foundation for growth and safety.

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 project outcomes, and how Renee is creating new pathways for the next generation of construction professionals.

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.