Episodes
Episode 57: Steve and Retired Home Depot CMO Talk About Building Her Home
Episode 57
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Steve Lesem interviews Trish Mueller, former Home Depot's Chief Marketing Officer, about the custom home building process, owner expectations, budgeting, and choosing a trustworthy builder, highlighting valuable insights for builders.
Episode 56: Tankless Water Heaters
Episode 56
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Tim Greer discuss tankless water heaters, debunking myths and offering compelling arguments for their use. They cover outdoor mounting, freezing protection, heating deltas, shower-head flow, traditional venting vs. PVC venting, and more.
Episode 55: Tight Houses vs. Leaky Houses
Episode 55
Matt and Kristof Irwin discuss mechanical design in the Build Podcast, focusing on duct layout, equipment selection, and diffuser selection for occupant comfort and system efficiency. They discuss building science and long-term vs. short-term owner satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of passive systems.
Episode 50: Best Plumbing Specs
Episode 50
The Build Podcast features Matt and Eric Aune discussing plumbing specs, comparing systems, PEX, Viega and Uponor products, copper piping, dry fitting, zombie apocalypse plumbing, and PTC systems. This episode is essential for builders, plumbers, and project managers.
Episode 49: Everything You Need to Know About Building Science in 30 Minutes
Episode 49
In this Build Podcast episode, Matt and Steve Baczek discuss building science, its definition, role in climate, location, and water, past house construction, and four key insights into understanding building science.
Episode 46: Client Expectations (And How to Deal with them)
Episode 46
Clients often start projects with preconceived notions, which may not be rooted in reality. Builders must understand their clients' beliefs and process this information. The education process helps determine if the client is a good match, requiring upfrontness to avoid wasted time.