Episode 34
Steve Lesem and Mark Doughty discuss the impact of builders and remodelers on sustainability and global warming. They discuss building models, outdoor air quality standards, cost of sustainable building, health and wellness effects, and the Clean Energy Act.
Episode 33
In this episode of The Build Podcast, Steve Lesem, COO of Risinger Build, interviews Travis Brown, Matt's Construction Attorney, to discuss legal issues and potential lawsuits. They discuss what builders need to do and whether to sue anyone.
Episode 32
In this episode of The Build Podcast, Steve Lesem and Travis Brown discuss legal issues in the building industry, including risk management, insurance, and contracts. They also discuss the consequences of getting sued, with a part two addressing this topic.
Episode 31
Matt and Tim Hill discuss maintenance on The Build Podcast, including annual and seasonal maintenance, post-construction, and considerations for a "maintenance-free" house. They emphasize that a maintenance-free house is a house that looks, feels, and performs equally well.
Episode 30
In the post-COVID era, builders face challenges in supply chain, including product delivery delays, difficulty finding basic supplies, and cost increases. These issues affect all layers of the building process, including electricians and pool builders. The Build Podcast highlights these issues and provides builder therapy to help overcome these challenges.
Episode 28
In this episode of The Build Show Network Podcast, Matt and Steve Baczek discuss building efficiently, focusing on details like framing, HVAC, and insulation. They emphasize the importance of durability and the fact that aesthetics only matter if the house is in good condition.
Episode 27
Matt and Steve Baczek discuss the importance of designing a quality, efficient, and durable house from the start. Matt, a builder, often receives incomplete plans, unsure of how to keep clients satisfied. Steve, an architect, emphasizes the need for planning and deciding who to involve in the process. They discuss their experiences and best practices.
Episode 26
Matt interviews Doug Cameron, owner of EcoSafe Spaces, a boutique design-build company. They discuss holistic building science and intention-based homebuilding practices, personal stories, and how to channel creative skills into hands-on work.
Episode 24
Eric Aune, a Minnesota-based Mechanical Contractor, Plumber, and HVAC specialist, shares his career journey, apprenticeship, and business start-up. He also discusses his inspirations for his successful Instagram account and his role as a content creator for HVAC professionals.
Episode 23
Lydia Crowder, an 18-year drywall contractor from Bozeman, MT, will discuss the business side of building, learning curves in the industry, and working in extreme temperatures. She also offers tips for builders to maximize their drywall contractor experience.