#719 – Swinging Hammers & Dodging Tickets: Jeff Larenjeiro’s Grit & Grind in Construction

In this raw and relatable episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Larenjeiro from New Jersey’s Local 427 Laborers Union, a man who knows firsthand the hard knocks and high rewards of the construction industry.
Jeff takes us back to his early days on the job site, sharing stories of:
🔹 Breaking into the construction world and the gritty reality of going out on his own.
🔹 Old-school lessons from his father, teaching him that sometimes you’ve just got to swing the hammer and get the job done—no excuses.
🔹 The infamous New York parking ticket and towing rackets, navigating truck weight regulations, and the bureaucratic nightmares that come with the territory.
🔹 The highs and lows of running Hard Stone Construction, where every day is a new challenge and every project is a chance to prove yourself.
From union days to entrepreneurship, Jeff’s journey is about perseverance, integrity, and a relentless work ethic. It’s a candid look at the construction industry, with laughs, lessons, and a few hard truths.
🎧 Tune in for a dose of reality and inspiration from one of New Jersey’s hardest-working contractors.
📸 Follow Jeff on IG: @watchungjeff & @hardstoneconstruction_
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