https://simplecast.com Building Consensus From controversy to consensus, this podcast addresses fundamental building issues as well as building science nuance through discussions with industry experts. With each episode we seek to arrive at a common understanding, despite our dissimilar approaches or opposing views that reflect our unique experiences. It’s a pursuit of that mythical beast “best practice” through some good natured ribbing and spirited debate. Hopefully, we’ll be reaching common ground regardless of the different paths we tread.” 2024 Build Productions en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:14 +0000 https://building-consensus.simplecast.com Building Consensus https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a7e5ffe2-6cdc-42ae-a161-478b08e562a2/12e26ff1-0513-41be-9ad3-0f5b7ddda648/3000x3000/building-consensus-1000x1000-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://building-consensus.simplecast.com episodic From controversy to consensus, this podcast addresses fundamental building issues as well as building science nuance through discussions with industry experts. With each episode we seek to arrive at a common understanding, despite our dissimilar approaches or opposing views that reflect our unique experiences. It’s a pursuit of that mythical beast “best practice” through some good natured ribbing and spirited debate. Hopefully, we’ll be reaching common ground regardless of the different paths we tread.” Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ncUmy7rl building science, residential homebuilding, contractors Travis Brungardt elisabeth@buildproductions.com b8bce9f8-211b-4d4a-b36d-89597b338e9f Listener Helpline! Accessory Building Science Ryan writes in to ask if there’s a balance to be struck between building science based high performance goals and realistic expectations for an existing home or accessory building. Where’s the line between responsible investment and blatant disregard for budget or performance? 

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]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-helpline-accessory-building-science-mqPAxTcI Ryan writes in to ask if there’s a balance to be struck between building science based high performance goals and realistic expectations for an existing home or accessory building. Where’s the line between responsible investment and blatant disregard for budget or performance? 

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]]> Listener Helpline! Accessory Building Science Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:36:27 Ryan writes in to ask if there’s a balance to be struck between building science based high performance goals and realistic expectations for an existing home or accessory building. Where’s the line between responsible investment and blatant disregard for budget or performance? Ryan writes in to ask if there’s a balance to be struck between building science based high performance goals and realistic expectations for an existing home or accessory building. Where’s the line between responsible investment and blatant disregard for budget or performance? mini splits, building science, construction business, ventilation, mechanical design, the build show, project management, building consensus podcast, hvac, insulation false full 90 cd7331b9-f8ad-4d2f-8d6c-9ee09c4aa50a Who’s a Big Boy - Part Deux On our last Who’s a Big Boy we discussed wether it makes sense to buy heavy equipment to operate in-house. Now it’s time to move that equipment around, along with all the material it pushes, pulls or places. So we ask: does it make sense to buy a dump trailer?

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/whos-a-big-boy-part-deux-kNuVMFWl On our last Who’s a Big Boy we discussed wether it makes sense to buy heavy equipment to operate in-house. Now it’s time to move that equipment around, along with all the material it pushes, pulls or places. So we ask: does it make sense to buy a dump trailer?

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]]> Who’s a Big Boy - Part Deux Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:22:50 On our last Who’s a Big Boy we discussed wether it makes sense to buy heavy equipment to operate in-house. Now it’s time to move that equipment around, along with all the material it pushes, pulls or places. So we ask: does it make sense to buy a dump trailer? On our last Who’s a Big Boy we discussed wether it makes sense to buy heavy equipment to operate in-house. Now it’s time to move that equipment around, along with all the material it pushes, pulls or places. So we ask: does it make sense to buy a dump trailer? dump trailer, heavy equipment, construction business, construction logistics, the build show, building consensus podcast, const analysis, skid steer, jog site efficiency, tradespeople false full 89 3babd91b-61e5-4958-a6d8-5f279958a7f9 Talkin’ Shop When does a company need a shop? Is it when they have too many tools and a bunch of stuff to store, when they make a product there that can be sold to pay the rent, or once you have so many people you need a place to congregate and operate?

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/talkin-shop-QrCrDsXY When does a company need a shop? Is it when they have too many tools and a bunch of stuff to store, when they make a product there that can be sold to pay the rent, or once you have so many people you need a place to congregate and operate?

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]]> Talkin’ Shop Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:26:52 When does a company need a shop? Is it when they have too many tools and a bunch of stuff to store, when they make a product there that can be sold to pay the rent, or once you have so many people you need a place to congregate and operate? When does a company need a shop? Is it when they have too many tools and a bunch of stuff to store, when they make a product there that can be sold to pay the rent, or once you have so many people you need a place to congregate and operate? business growth, operational expenses, construction business, the build show, project management, building consensus podcast, cost of ownership, marketing strategy, client relationships, the build show podcast false full 88 880a84ff-e463-4397-997c-9a78a56f3da3 Warranty THIS! With the inherent risks in what we do there’s an important line to be drawn where our responsibility ends and the clients choices, maintenance (or disregard for both) begin. When they won’t follow our advice are we still gonna stand behind it?

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/building-consensus-episode-185-warranty-this-8G8I9krg With the inherent risks in what we do there’s an important line to be drawn where our responsibility ends and the clients choices, maintenance (or disregard for both) begin. When they won’t follow our advice are we still gonna stand behind it?

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]]> Warranty THIS! Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:27:58 With the inherent risks in what we do there’s an important line to be drawn where our responsibility ends and the clients choices, maintenance (or disregard for both) begin. When they won’t follow our advice are we still gonna stand behind it? With the inherent risks in what we do there’s an important line to be drawn where our responsibility ends and the clients choices, maintenance (or disregard for both) begin. When they won’t follow our advice are we still gonna stand behind it? consulting vs. general contractor rol, construction business, installation quality vs. product performance, homeowner behavior vs. true warranty issues, the build show, building consensus podcast, liability and warranty limitations, product reliability & manufacturer warranties, warranty, contractor vs. client expectations false full 87 5b8ba037-18f5-4d49-8bee-4855a3b77ebf Pipeline for the People We constantly hear builders talking about the pipeline of work in queue and how they’re gonna load up… But should you ramp up and add crew to match the demand in the market? Or is it better to reduce the volume of input down to what your existing crew can manage?

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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/pipeline-for-the-people-24xawpRh We constantly hear builders talking about the pipeline of work in queue and how they’re gonna load up… But should you ramp up and add crew to match the demand in the market? Or is it better to reduce the volume of input down to what your existing crew can manage?

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]]> Pipeline for the People Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:24:17 We constantly hear builders talking about the pipeline of work in queue and how they’re gonna load up… But should you ramp up and add crew to match the demand in the market? Or is it better to reduce the volume of input down to what your existing crew can manage? We constantly hear builders talking about the pipeline of work in queue and how they’re gonna load up… But should you ramp up and add crew to match the demand in the market? Or is it better to reduce the volume of input down to what your existing crew can manage? workforce planning, career trajectory for employees, business stress management, construction business, the build show, building consensus podcast, project scheduling, balancing work and personal life, work pipeline false full 86 154a63d1-b6dd-40f2-babc-bdf768cf96c8 Blank Check or Calculate Risk Are we able to turn trade partners loose on are clients homes based purely on their track record of charging fairly or do we need that quote in writing first? It stinks to have to do all the admin and front end confirmation but it’s the only way to protect ourselves and our clients - except when it isn’t.

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/blank-check-or-calculate-risk-iriiZbdv Are we able to turn trade partners loose on are clients homes based purely on their track record of charging fairly or do we need that quote in writing first? It stinks to have to do all the admin and front end confirmation but it’s the only way to protect ourselves and our clients - except when it isn’t.

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]]> Blank Check or Calculate Risk Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:21:14 Are we able to turn trade partners loose on are clients homes based purely on their track record of charging fairly or do we need that quote in writing first? It stinks to have to do all the admin and front end confirmation but it’s the only way to protect ourselves and our clients - except when it isn’t. Are we able to turn trade partners loose on are clients homes based purely on their track record of charging fairly or do we need that quote in writing first? It stinks to have to do all the admin and front end confirmation but it’s the only way to protect ourselves and our clients - except when it isn’t. budget control, construction business, pricing updates, subcontractors, risk management, cost-plus, the build show, building consensus podcast, trade partners, profit margin false full 85 69cdf8f9-0fb4-4fdb-bd01-c5d5aae70a63 From Private to General - Part 2 with Wolfgang Clapper Since Travis is always going on about how great his framer Wolfgang is, it comes as no surprise that Wolf is considering taking on the full scope of a renovation project. This led him to seek some advice on how to get started as a general contractor, what to include in the contract, estimating and pricing, dealing with subs and trying to profit. This is Part Two of the Q and A.

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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, Wolfgang Clapper) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/from-private-to-general-part-2-with-wolfgang-clapper-_nYcSWM6 Since Travis is always going on about how great his framer Wolfgang is, it comes as no surprise that Wolf is considering taking on the full scope of a renovation project. This led him to seek some advice on how to get started as a general contractor, what to include in the contract, estimating and pricing, dealing with subs and trying to profit. This is Part Two of the Q and A.

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]]> From Private to General - Part 2 with Wolfgang Clapper Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, Wolfgang Clapper 00:35:15 Since Travis is always going on about how great his framer Wolfgang is, it comes as no surprise that Wolf is considering taking on the full scope of a renovation project. This led him to seek some advice on how to get started as a general contractor, what to include in the contract, estimating and pricing, dealing with subs and trying to profit. This is Part Two of the Q and A. Since Travis is always going on about how great his framer Wolfgang is, it comes as no surprise that Wolf is considering taking on the full scope of a renovation project. This led him to seek some advice on how to get started as a general contractor, what to include in the contract, estimating and pricing, dealing with subs and trying to profit. This is Part Two of the Q and A. general contractor, construction business, allowances, the build show, building consensus podcast, budget planning, project manager, quality standards, client expectations false full 84 0127feaf-b909-47bf-86b0-908142b950a1 From Private to General - Part 1 with Wolfgang Clapper On the Building Consensus Podcast, Travis Brungardt and Brandon Jones open with a nod to longtime sponsor Huber Engineered Woods, reflecting on field experience with products like ZIP System sheathing and AdvanTech subflooring, and why performance and durability matter on real job sites. They’re joined by framer Wolfgang Clapper to discuss the transition from trade contractor to general contractor. The conversation covers contractor licensing, pulling permits, and navigating municipal requirements, along with structuring proposals, defining scope of work, and choosing between cost-plus and lump-sum contracts. They also examine subcontractor relationships and the operational shift from hands-on construction to managing risk, budgets, and business systems.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Wofgang Clapper, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/from-private-to-general-part-1-with-wolfgang-clapper-97nak5x2-hub9MDDE On the Building Consensus Podcast, Travis Brungardt and Brandon Jones open with a nod to longtime sponsor Huber Engineered Woods, reflecting on field experience with products like ZIP System sheathing and AdvanTech subflooring, and why performance and durability matter on real job sites. They’re joined by framer Wolfgang Clapper to discuss the transition from trade contractor to general contractor. The conversation covers contractor licensing, pulling permits, and navigating municipal requirements, along with structuring proposals, defining scope of work, and choosing between cost-plus and lump-sum contracts. They also examine subcontractor relationships and the operational shift from hands-on construction to managing risk, budgets, and business systems.

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]]> From Private to General - Part 1 with Wolfgang Clapper Travis Brungardt, Wofgang Clapper, Brandon Jones 00:32:33 On the Building Consensus Podcast, Travis Brungardt and Brandon Jones open with a nod to longtime sponsor Huber Engineered Woods, reflecting on field experience with products like ZIP System sheathing and AdvanTech subflooring, and why performance and durability matter on real job sites. They’re joined by framer Wolfgang Clapper to discuss the transition from trade contractor to general contractor. The conversation covers contractor licensing, pulling permits, and navigating municipal requirements, along with structuring proposals, defining scope of work, and choosing between cost-plus and lump-sum contracts. They also examine subcontractor relationships and the operational shift from hands-on construction to managing risk, budgets, and business systems. On the Building Consensus Podcast, Travis Brungardt and Brandon Jones open with a nod to longtime sponsor Huber Engineered Woods, reflecting on field experience with products like ZIP System sheathing and AdvanTech subflooring, and why performance and durability matter on real job sites. They’re joined by framer Wolfgang Clapper to discuss the transition from trade contractor to general contractor. The conversation covers contractor licensing, pulling permits, and navigating municipal requirements, along with structuring proposals, defining scope of work, and choosing between cost-plus and lump-sum contracts. They also examine subcontractor relationships and the operational shift from hands-on construction to managing risk, budgets, and business systems. general contractor, building permits, framing contractor, zip systems, construction business, residential addition, the build show, building consensus podcast, zip sheating, subfloor systems false full 83 717766b1-c616-48aa-8981-e350320f4d80 Stick Frame versus Truss Comparing the cost, speed and quality of framing with traditional dimensional lumber against the potential labor and schedule advantages of engineered trusses leaves the fellas far from consensus. While there are some absolute certainties in building (it always costs more later, it always takes longer…) this key decision rests squarely on “it depends”.

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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/stick-frame-versus-truss-zVSi_9W7 Comparing the cost, speed and quality of framing with traditional dimensional lumber against the potential labor and schedule advantages of engineered trusses leaves the fellas far from consensus. While there are some absolute certainties in building (it always costs more later, it always takes longer…) this key decision rests squarely on “it depends”.

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]]> Stick Frame versus Truss Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:34:26 Comparing the cost, speed and quality of framing with traditional dimensional lumber against the potential labor and schedule advantages of engineered trusses leaves the fellas far from consensus. While there are some absolute certainties in building (it always costs more later, it always takes longer…) this key decision rests squarely on “it depends”. Comparing the cost, speed and quality of framing with traditional dimensional lumber against the potential labor and schedule advantages of engineered trusses leaves the fellas far from consensus. While there are some absolute certainties in building (it always costs more later, it always takes longer…) this key decision rests squarely on “it depends”. cost estimates, building materials, site preparation, construction business, the build show, building consensus podcast, construction management, project planning, safety compliance false full 80 5f20ac46-9a84-4f46-8198-9fdd27a7e008 Building Science Review with Brett Rindt of Truewerk When Brett Rindt reached out with number of questions about the proper Building Science approach to employ at his home renovation in Golden, Colorado we thought that his questions could be answered to broader benefit. It’s a Building Consensus strategic advisory for Brett’s WUI zone deep energy retrofit that allows air sealing and insulating from the outside in! 

 

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brett Rindt, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/building-science-review-with-brett-rindt-of-truewerk-hDyKdLr_ When Brett Rindt reached out with number of questions about the proper Building Science approach to employ at his home renovation in Golden, Colorado we thought that his questions could be answered to broader benefit. It’s a Building Consensus strategic advisory for Brett’s WUI zone deep energy retrofit that allows air sealing and insulating from the outside in! 

 

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]]> Building Science Review with Brett Rindt of Truewerk Brett Rindt, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:52:31 When Brett Rindt reached out with number of questions about the proper Building Science approach to employ at his home renovation in Golden, Colorado we thought that his questions could be answered to broader benefit. It’s a Building Consensus strategic advisory for Brett’s WUI zone deep energy retrofit that allows air sealing and insulating from the outside in! When Brett Rindt reached out with number of questions about the proper Building Science approach to employ at his home renovation in Golden, Colorado we thought that his questions could be answered to broader benefit. It’s a Building Consensus strategic advisory for Brett’s WUI zone deep energy retrofit that allows air sealing and insulating from the outside in! zip systems, construction business, erv, air sealing, blower door testing, the build show, building consensus podcast, rain screen, vented attic, rockwool insulation false full 79 d8e8f567-b690-433c-8ea6-d706ac4c4f03 Movin’ On Up Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool?

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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/movin-on-up-NBW2nvL1 Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool?

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]]> Movin’ On Up Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:39:27 Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool? Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool? construction business, demolition, kitchen layout, home renovation, the build show, building consensus podcst, trade partners, drywall, trim carpenter, two car garage false full 78 1fc9a660-382d-4d27-bad4-6dadd4deab93 New Year, New Me The fellas decide what from 2025 should be left behind and what change they will push for in 2026. From celebrating growth to making some strategic contractions, new materials that worked great or hard lessons learned that will now never be repeated, this is your end of your Building Consensus wrap up.

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]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/new-year-new-me-qXbz_LXa The fellas decide what from 2025 should be left behind and what change they will push for in 2026. From celebrating growth to making some strategic contractions, new materials that worked great or hard lessons learned that will now never be repeated, this is your end of your Building Consensus wrap up.

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]]> New Year, New Me Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:32:07 The fellas decide what from 2025 should be left behind and what change they will push for in 2026. From celebrating growth to making some strategic contractions, new materials that worked great or hard lessons learned that will now never be repeated, this is your end of your Building Consensus wrap up. The fellas decide what from 2025 should be left behind and what change they will push for in 2026. From celebrating growth to making some strategic contractions, new materials that worked great or hard lessons learned that will now never be repeated, this is your end of your Building Consensus wrap up. building science, construction business, mitsubishi, air sealing, huber, the build show, building consensus podcast, renovation, mini split sysrtems, integrity, dehumidifiers, product peformance false full 77 996903b3-a16f-43f3-a77d-6ed0bd97fa8a Pick Em’: Follows Instructions or Knows Their Stuff When our team fails to follow instructions because they think they know better it wastes the time taken to plan the job, time spent to visit the site and lay out the crew as well as the time required for the lead to determine what happened and wether or not the new strategy is acceptable. Is following instructions the most valuable skill or would trade it for someone who knows their stuff?

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]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/pick-em-follows-instructions-or-knows-their-stuff-W1Q5tobb When our team fails to follow instructions because they think they know better it wastes the time taken to plan the job, time spent to visit the site and lay out the crew as well as the time required for the lead to determine what happened and wether or not the new strategy is acceptable. Is following instructions the most valuable skill or would trade it for someone who knows their stuff?

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]]> Pick Em’: Follows Instructions or Knows Their Stuff Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:30:58 When our team fails to follow instructions because they think they know better it wastes the time taken to plan the job, time spent to visit the site and lay out the crew as well as the time required for the lead to determine what happened and wether or not the new strategy is acceptable. Is following instructions the most valuable skill or would trade it for someone who knows their stuff? When our team fails to follow instructions because they think they know better it wastes the time taken to plan the job, time spent to visit the site and lay out the crew as well as the time required for the lead to determine what happened and wether or not the new strategy is acceptable. Is following instructions the most valuable skill or would trade it for someone who knows their stuff? client, expectations, instructions, construction business, accounting, the build show, building consensus podcast, tradesperson, workflow, problem solving, quality control false full 76 23377b9d-b62e-4589-a8b4-12ec4b747ed4 The Unbearable Burden of Certainty While it’s frustrating to be mistaken it absolutely maddening to be right when you think “this is going to be a problem”. Finding a way to work with a subcontractor who you knew was going to be a problem seems like an unfair burden to bear but perhaps we have only ourselves to blame.

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbearable-burden-of-certainty-8e2I7K0a While it’s frustrating to be mistaken it absolutely maddening to be right when you think “this is going to be a problem”. Finding a way to work with a subcontractor who you knew was going to be a problem seems like an unfair burden to bear but perhaps we have only ourselves to blame.

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]]> The Unbearable Burden of Certainty Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:39:05 While it’s frustrating to be mistaken it absolutely maddening to be right when you think “this is going to be a problem”. Finding a way to work with a subcontractor who you knew was going to be a problem seems like an unfair burden to bear but perhaps we have only ourselves to blame. While it’s frustrating to be mistaken it absolutely maddening to be right when you think “this is going to be a problem”. Finding a way to work with a subcontractor who you knew was going to be a problem seems like an unfair burden to bear but perhaps we have only ourselves to blame. design error, construction business, construction education, accountability, complexity, execution, the build show, project management, tradesperson, collaboration, building consensus podcst, quality control false full 75 468c4010-e58b-4961-afaa-d5734d8f0ff7 Easier to Build New or Re-Do? It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think.

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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/easier-to-build-new-or-re-do-3FjslimG It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think.

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]]> Easier to Build New or Re-Do? Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:32:14 It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think. It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think. decision making, communication, building science, custom homes, construction business, the build show, project management, building consensus podcast, profit margin, diamond kote, budget false full 74 7421908e-c629-4a01-a5bb-114ef3128450 Certifiably Passive with Jeremiah Sommer Many view the Passive House building standard as the pinnacle of high performance building but so often that view gets tied to specific products. While some make it easier than others, the technique is really the key so we discuss that with self-performer Jeremiah Sommer. Wether you certify with PHIUS or just build a Pretty Good House the strategies make all the difference.

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Jeremiah Sommer, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/certifiably-passive-with-jeremiah-sommer-AtB8zeit Many view the Passive House building standard as the pinnacle of high performance building but so often that view gets tied to specific products. While some make it easier than others, the technique is really the key so we discuss that with self-performer Jeremiah Sommer. Wether you certify with PHIUS or just build a Pretty Good House the strategies make all the difference.

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]]> Certifiably Passive with Jeremiah Sommer Jeremiah Sommer, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:45:12 Many view the Passive House building standard as the pinnacle of high performance building but so often that view gets tied to specific products. While some make it easier than others, the technique is really the key so we discuss that with self-performer Jeremiah Sommer. Wether you certify with PHIUS or just build a Pretty Good House the strategies make all the difference. Many view the Passive House building standard as the pinnacle of high performance building but so often that view gets tied to specific products. While some make it easier than others, the technique is really the key so we discuss that with self-performer Jeremiah Sommer. Wether you certify with PHIUS or just build a Pretty Good House the strategies make all the difference. high performance, building science, construction business, indoor air quality, passive house, zender, venttilation, the build show, building consensus podcast, zip sheating, exterior insulation, housewrap false full 73 6c4384ad-d82b-4de6-9e0c-d0d91ca6e59c Not Mustard, Catch up. It's been a minute since we got together so rather than seek a debate we just tried to connect on what's been going on with our projects, our teams and our lives. We won't solve your problems this week, but we'll let you into ours.

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]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/not-mustard-catch-up-NeyT6spE It's been a minute since we got together so rather than seek a debate we just tried to connect on what's been going on with our projects, our teams and our lives. We won't solve your problems this week, but we'll let you into ours.

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]]> Not Mustard, Catch up. Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:33:31 It's been a minute since we got together so rather than seek a debate we just tried to connect on what's been going on with our projects, our teams and our lives. We won't solve your problems this week, but we'll let you into ours. It's been a minute since we got together so rather than seek a debate we just tried to connect on what's been going on with our projects, our teams and our lives. We won't solve your problems this week, but we'll let you into ours. building science, sponsors, scheduling, building consensus, construction business, the build show, project management, gratitude, construction management, jobsite false full 72 f0eee844-25b0-4c09-b5d6-8543834b5ef6 HOA: Highly Onerous Assessment With Stephanie Dailey Some jurisdictions have a notoriously tough codes enforcement official and others have almost no oversight. But what about the non-governmental burden of the HOA? Does this “authority” protect the community or drive the cost of housing way beyond what value it adds? This week the fellas are joined by @stephaniebuildsit to learn how a porta potty can cost you $28,000 in Utah.

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Stephanie Dailey, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/hoa-highly-onerous-assessment-with-stephanie-dailey-YYY4HDWa Some jurisdictions have a notoriously tough codes enforcement official and others have almost no oversight. But what about the non-governmental burden of the HOA? Does this “authority” protect the community or drive the cost of housing way beyond what value it adds? This week the fellas are joined by @stephaniebuildsit to learn how a porta potty can cost you $28,000 in Utah.

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]]> HOA: Highly Onerous Assessment With Stephanie Dailey Stephanie Dailey, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:44:57 Some jurisdictions have a notoriously tough codes enforcement official and others have almost no oversight. But what about the non-governmental burden of the HOA? Does this “authority” protect the community or drive the cost of housing way beyond what value it adds? This week the fellas are joined by @stephaniebuildsit to learn how a porta potty can cost you $28,000 in Utah. Some jurisdictions have a notoriously tough codes enforcement official and others have almost no oversight. But what about the non-governmental burden of the HOA? Does this “authority” protect the community or drive the cost of housing way beyond what value it adds? This week the fellas are joined by @stephaniebuildsit to learn how a porta potty can cost you $28,000 in Utah. build show, building consensus, excavation, construction business, red tape, luxury homes, code comission false full 71 c4204a40-78e2-4c8b-87df-7d79e5a939ed Serving, Not Selling with Dan Edelman Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. 

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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Daniel Edelman, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/serving-not-selling-with-dan-edelman-rc0oIyoE Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. 

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]]> Serving, Not Selling with Dan Edelman Daniel Edelman, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:30:23 Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. product development, fasteners, vendor relationships, partnership, construction business, building materials industry, the build show, building consensus podcast, problem solving, construction innovation, rockwool insulation false full 70 e0e8e115-553c-4699-9dd1-9d2c714758da Affordable High Performance? with Jordan Smith Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. 

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/affordable-high-performance-with-jordan-smith-FdoWbJVa Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. 

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]]> Affordable High Performance? with Jordan Smith Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:39:07 Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been. build show live, production builders, high performance, jordan smith builds, custom homes, durability, construction business, architectural design, the build show, building consensus podcast, smithhouse false full 69 699d3d4d-e3ca-4ac3-bd29-0a5b78dde9ea The Skill of the Irish (it ain’t luck!) With Michael Conneely The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build. 

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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brundgardt, Michael Conneely, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/the-skill-of-the-irish-it-aint-luck-with-michael-conneely-mSifedkA The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build. 

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]]> The Skill of the Irish (it ain’t luck!) With Michael Conneely Travis Brundgardt, Michael Conneely, Brandon Jones 00:32:39 The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build. The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build. client management, high performance, construction business, interior designers, the build show, project management, building consensus podcast, luxury homes, build show network false full 68 97354a74-62dc-4c28-87b5-f71f5a11ab08 Watching Paint Dry When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments.

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/watching-paint-dry-XWksGsRd When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments.

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]]> Watching Paint Dry Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:27:02 When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments. When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments. communications, framing, site inspection, cladding, communication, building science, field operations, construction business, the build show, project management, building consensus podcast, rain screen, queality control false full 67 db98e187-bd07-473b-a5dd-15feaa28c4f6 What Cha What Cha Want The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability?

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/what-cha-what-cha-want-q_TbWQ_E The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability?

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]]> What Cha What Cha Want Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:21:23 The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability? The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability? general contractor, building science, custom homes, construction business, specialization, business strategy, the build show, building consensus podcast, remodeling, construction management false full 66 2a04c90d-791b-4ffc-9ce4-d369625165c9 Man or Zone Defense Did your client hire a person or did they hire a company? When they don’t see the same familiar face on site that “sold” them the job they can get a little unruly so let’s sort it out upfront.

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/man-or-zone-defense-KW7Pjcw1 Did your client hire a person or did they hire a company? When they don’t see the same familiar face on site that “sold” them the job they can get a little unruly so let’s sort it out upfront.

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]]> Man or Zone Defense Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:30:24 Did your client hire a person or did they hire a company? When they don’t see the same familiar face on site that “sold” them the job they can get a little unruly so let’s sort it out upfront. Did your client hire a person or did they hire a company? When they don’t see the same familiar face on site that “sold” them the job they can get a little unruly so let’s sort it out upfront. restoration, build show live, design build, general contractor, building consensus, custom building, construction business, the build show, construction process, construction management, subcontractor false full 65 b1f2ab02-9161-4b76-9574-e9f9d4456358 Failing Fast Fallacy If we try to rush to a solution it reduces the likelihood that it will lead to the best outcome. But where is the fine line where you wasted your time and your clients money looking for needlessly better?

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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/failing-fast-fallacy-056cAoHz If we try to rush to a solution it reduces the likelihood that it will lead to the best outcome. But where is the fine line where you wasted your time and your clients money looking for needlessly better?

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]]> Failing Fast Fallacy Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:28:07 If we try to rush to a solution it reduces the likelihood that it will lead to the best outcome. But where is the fine line where you wasted your time and your clients money looking for needlessly better? If we try to rush to a solution it reduces the likelihood that it will lead to the best outcome. But where is the fine line where you wasted your time and your clients money looking for needlessly better? build show live 2025, framing, construction business, the build show, building consensus podcast, structural engineer, budget management, inspector, building code, client responsibility, insulation false full 64 43c9f94e-86fb-49b4-a562-b8699fa9656f Putting The Suck In Success Surely the success of a project must be based on the amazing skill of the builder, or the master craftsmanship displayed by the trades, or even the exceptional architecture and detailed plans. Surely it can't just be as simple as setting clients expectations, can it?

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/putting-the-suck-in-success-_7_2d_ot Surely the success of a project must be based on the amazing skill of the builder, or the master craftsmanship displayed by the trades, or even the exceptional architecture and detailed plans. Surely it can't just be as simple as setting clients expectations, can it?

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]]> Putting The Suck In Success Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:28:37 Surely the success of a project must be based on the amazing skill of the builder, or the master craftsmanship displayed by the trades, or even the exceptional architecture and detailed plans. Surely it can't just be as simple as setting clients expectations, can it? Surely the success of a project must be based on the amazing skill of the builder, or the master craftsmanship displayed by the trades, or even the exceptional architecture and detailed plans. Surely it can't just be as simple as setting clients expectations, can it? trades, building science, architecture, cost and markets, construction business, building consensus podcast, building business, skilled trades, hvac, client expectations false full 63 ef628adc-30c1-40a2-a6fb-a9c31a4e5f50 Are You Holding Should you hold a spot in your schedule for a porject that’s still in development? Does it make sense as a business to trust that things will come together to finalize the plan, that the pricing will land on budget and that you will get to proceed - or should you withhold commitments unitl plans are final? 

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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-holding-wA1XfB2_ Should you hold a spot in your schedule for a porject that’s still in development? Does it make sense as a business to trust that things will come together to finalize the plan, that the pricing will land on budget and that you will get to proceed - or should you withhold commitments unitl plans are final? 

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]]> Are You Holding Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:34:19 Should you hold a spot in your schedule for a porject that’s still in development? Does it make sense as a business to trust that things will come together to finalize the plan, that the pricing will land on budget and that you will get to proceed - or should you withhold commitments unitl plans are final? Should you hold a spot in your schedule for a porject that’s still in development? Does it make sense as a business to trust that things will come together to finalize the plan, that the pricing will land on budget and that you will get to proceed - or should you withhold commitments unitl plans are final? excavator, roof, flooring, construction business, cable railings, cabinets, foundation work, floating stairs, building consensus podcast, porches, windows false full 62 42f8e186-25bd-40ab-bab8-b69c4c4bc076 Straight to Jail Wrapping up the three part series on successful habits and necessary tools for crew and company, this episode defines what will bring someone to the end of there employment. When is time for correction and what leads to immediate termination?

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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-to-jail-tgbEltsX Wrapping up the three part series on successful habits and necessary tools for crew and company, this episode defines what will bring someone to the end of there employment. When is time for correction and what leads to immediate termination?

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]]> Straight to Jail Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:31:40 Wrapping up the three part series on successful habits and necessary tools for crew and company, this episode defines what will bring someone to the end of there employment. When is time for correction and what leads to immediate termination? Wrapping up the three part series on successful habits and necessary tools for crew and company, this episode defines what will bring someone to the end of there employment. When is time for correction and what leads to immediate termination? metal roof, power tools, hardwood installation, building consensus, zip systems, construction business, air sealing, the build show, project management, subfloor, insulation, blower door false full 61 8cdf348d-123a-431a-8bb3-04fbff34fd7e Welcome to the Party Pal Continuing the trilogy on dealing with new crew, this discussion clarifies what tools a new hire should plan to provide versus what the company is responsible for having available on site to complete construction at hand.

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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-party-pal-DvjqVC7W Continuing the trilogy on dealing with new crew, this discussion clarifies what tools a new hire should plan to provide versus what the company is responsible for having available on site to complete construction at hand.

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]]> Welcome to the Party Pal Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:29:29 Continuing the trilogy on dealing with new crew, this discussion clarifies what tools a new hire should plan to provide versus what the company is responsible for having available on site to complete construction at hand. Continuing the trilogy on dealing with new crew, this discussion clarifies what tools a new hire should plan to provide versus what the company is responsible for having available on site to complete construction at hand. table saw, pocket hole jig, building consensus, cordless tools, construction business, tool bags, the build show, pex tool, shop vac, hanmer drill, bar clamps false full 60 646d9a71-3158-4be0-9844-74a1f7390d6f Seven Habits of Successful Tradespeople This is the first panel of the triptych, or Ep.1 of the Trilogy on behaviors, tools and failings of crew members. We begin by identifying seven specific habits that new hires should adopt so they can be successful in their career and valuable members of the operation. 

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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/seven-habits-of-successful-tradespeople-USv_dyEl This is the first panel of the triptych, or Ep.1 of the Trilogy on behaviors, tools and failings of crew members. We begin by identifying seven specific habits that new hires should adopt so they can be successful in their career and valuable members of the operation. 

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]]> Seven Habits of Successful Tradespeople Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:42:48 This is the first panel of the triptych, or Ep.1 of the Trilogy on behaviors, tools and failings of crew members. We begin by identifying seven specific habits that new hires should adopt so they can be successful in their career and valuable members of the operation. This is the first panel of the triptych, or Ep.1 of the Trilogy on behaviors, tools and failings of crew members. We begin by identifying seven specific habits that new hires should adopt so they can be successful in their career and valuable members of the operation. fasteners, framing, paint schedule, building consensus, zip systems, construction business, the build show, rain screen, spray paint, lumber delivery false full 59 92c5bd03-19fa-46b5-92fd-a0c5bdd75632 Another Creep? Not Scope but Schedule with Aron Jones We determined who’s at fault when scope creep occurs on projects but our pal and Flashing Awareness Advocate Aron Jones wanted more. He wanted to discuss another creep - not Brandon, but rather the issue of Schedule Creep. Who’s gonna pay for this delay? 

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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Aaron Jones, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/another-creep-not-scope-but-schedule-with-aron-jones-8R_wQrWM We determined who’s at fault when scope creep occurs on projects but our pal and Flashing Awareness Advocate Aron Jones wanted more. He wanted to discuss another creep - not Brandon, but rather the issue of Schedule Creep. Who’s gonna pay for this delay? 

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]]> Another Creep? Not Scope but Schedule with Aron Jones Aaron Jones, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:47:56 We determined who’s at fault when scope creep occurs on projects but our pal and Flashing Awareness Advocate Aron Jones wanted more. He wanted to discuss another creep - not Brandon, but rather the issue of Schedule Creep. Who’s gonna pay for this delay? We determined who’s at fault when scope creep occurs on projects but our pal and Flashing Awareness Advocate Aron Jones wanted more. He wanted to discuss another creep - not Brandon, but rather the issue of Schedule Creep. Who’s gonna pay for this delay? water management, scheduling, building consensus, construction business, the build show, project management, weather impact, construction labor, client relationships false full 58 5bbf59b1-fe51-4540-b12a-dbbe6b56e23f One for the Haters (of OverRoofs) They see me rollin’, they hatin’… It’s not celebrities reading mean tweets but it is an opportunity to celebrate some of the funniest IG comments, as well as to correct some of the misunderstandings about insulated overroofs. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Rockwool. 

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, travis brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/one-for-the-haters-of-overroofs-pHHTtw3f They see me rollin’, they hatin’… It’s not celebrities reading mean tweets but it is an opportunity to celebrate some of the funniest IG comments, as well as to correct some of the misunderstandings about insulated overroofs. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Rockwool. 

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]]> One for the Haters (of OverRoofs) Brandon Jones, travis brungardt 00:33:12 They see me rollin’, they hatin’… It’s not celebrities reading mean tweets but it is an opportunity to celebrate some of the funniest IG comments, as well as to correct some of the misunderstandings about insulated overroofs. They see me rollin’, they hatin’… It’s not celebrities reading mean tweets but it is an opportunity to celebrate some of the funniest IG comments, as well as to correct some of the misunderstandings about insulated overroofs. framing, shingles, roof, siding, building consensus, zip systems, structural, construction business, sheath, venttilation, sip, the build show, air barrier, drywall, insulation false full 57 bed8c773-c3f7-4b8a-81c6-834bb8f98681 Give Me A Break For those who act as ringmaster in their professional circus it can be tough to unplug and get some time away. Is there a best strategy or at least an effective approach to allow for an enjoyable vacation?

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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (travis brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/building-consensus-episode-156-give-me-a-break-AQ50XerQ For those who act as ringmaster in their professional circus it can be tough to unplug and get some time away. Is there a best strategy or at least an effective approach to allow for an enjoyable vacation?

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]]> Give Me A Break travis brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:32:57 For those who act as ringmaster in their professional circus it can be tough to unplug and get some time away. Is there a best strategy or at least an effective approach to allow for an enjoyable vacation? For those who act as ringmaster in their professional circus it can be tough to unplug and get some time away. Is there a best strategy or at least an effective approach to allow for an enjoyable vacation? building consensus, construction business, the build show, project management, construction management, management, education, tradespeople, trade challenges false full 56 62540360-9272-46dc-84e0-a70d61028948 Company Culture (Not a Yogurt Joke) with Josh Johnson When we begin building we focus on project delivery, quality, cleanliness and service - but how do find a way to craft a culture of joy and pride for our internal team when so much of our focus has to be on what we provide? Josh Johnson of Cousins Construction tells us how his team makes it happen with hide and seek or the occasional dance off.

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]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (josh johnson, travis brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/company-culture-not-a-yogurt-joke-with-josh-johnson-unXcOTDz When we begin building we focus on project delivery, quality, cleanliness and service - but how do find a way to craft a culture of joy and pride for our internal team when so much of our focus has to be on what we provide? Josh Johnson of Cousins Construction tells us how his team makes it happen with hide and seek or the occasional dance off.

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]]> Company Culture (Not a Yogurt Joke) with Josh Johnson josh johnson, travis brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:38:16 When we begin building we focus on project delivery, quality, cleanliness and service - but how do find a way to craft a culture of joy and pride for our internal team when so much of our focus has to be on what we provide? Josh Johnson of Cousins Construction tells us how his team makes it happen with hide and seek or the occasional dance off. When we begin building we focus on project delivery, quality, cleanliness and service - but how do find a way to craft a culture of joy and pride for our internal team when so much of our focus has to be on what we provide? Josh Johnson of Cousins Construction tells us how his team makes it happen with hide and seek or the occasional dance off. team building, communication, building consensus, company culture, construction business, accountability, the build show, problem solving, job satisfaction, mentorship, client relationships, bonuses false full 55 882c900a-b97b-4992-b508-770e1b328302 Who’s Next with Kali Sudbrook The fellas are joined by @kalithecontractor who sets aside her experience in academia to converse about where we can get our future tradespeople. From athletes to veterans, artists to ex-academics, there’s a wealth of wonderful people who would be better off with bags on. 

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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (kali sudbrook, travis brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/whos-next-with-kali-sudbrook-RZykb3pS The fellas are joined by @kalithecontractor who sets aside her experience in academia to converse about where we can get our future tradespeople. From athletes to veterans, artists to ex-academics, there’s a wealth of wonderful people who would be better off with bags on. 

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]]> Who’s Next with Kali Sudbrook kali sudbrook, travis brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:45:09 The fellas are joined by @kalithecontractor who sets aside her experience in academia to converse about where we can get our future tradespeople. From athletes to veterans, artists to ex-academics, there’s a wealth of wonderful people who would be better off with bags on. The fellas are joined by @kalithecontractor who sets aside her experience in academia to converse about where we can get our future tradespeople. From athletes to veterans, artists to ex-academics, there’s a wealth of wonderful people who would be better off with bags on. building consensus, remodeling contractor, job site culture, the build show, hands on training, skilled trades, custom home gyms, subcontractor coordination, craftsmanship, women in construction, construction licensing false full 54 8e126f7b-b51b-4585-8bf7-42752d9950ba How Much Is Too Much? with Aron Jones Mentoring and training new team members is a vital aspect of education in the trades, but how long should you let someone "figure things out" before stepping in? There’s immense value in hands-on teaching and learning from mistakes, as long as you strike a balance between personal growth while keeping quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety at the forefront.

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Aron Jones, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/how-much-is-too-much-with-aron-jones-E2LtQuD0 Mentoring and training new team members is a vital aspect of education in the trades, but how long should you let someone "figure things out" before stepping in? There’s immense value in hands-on teaching and learning from mistakes, as long as you strike a balance between personal growth while keeping quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety at the forefront.

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]]> How Much Is Too Much? with Aron Jones Aron Jones, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:40:07 Mentoring and training new team members is a vital aspect of education in the trades, but how long should you let someone "figure things out" before stepping in? There’s immense value in hands-on teaching and learning from mistakes, as long as you strike a balance between personal growth while keeping quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety at the forefront. Mentoring and training new team members is a vital aspect of education in the trades, but how long should you let someone "figure things out" before stepping in? There’s immense value in hands-on teaching and learning from mistakes, as long as you strike a balance between personal growth while keeping quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety at the forefront. building consensus, trade school, mentorship in the trades, construction crew training, employee development, the build show, jobsite management, construction management, mentorship, construction training best practices false full 53 7f31253e-664e-48e9-8267-4cc114c9808d Who’s a Big Boy? Travis is tired of renting heavy equipment for frequent site work and paying outrageous costs for subs to excavate and haul on small additions. He seeks Brandon’s wise counsel as a long time skid steer and mini excavator owner / operator to determine if the time has come to purchase, own and operate equipment in-house.  

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, travis brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/whos-a-big-boy-pKPhbjyY Travis is tired of renting heavy equipment for frequent site work and paying outrageous costs for subs to excavate and haul on small additions. He seeks Brandon’s wise counsel as a long time skid steer and mini excavator owner / operator to determine if the time has come to purchase, own and operate equipment in-house.  

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]]> Who’s a Big Boy? Brandon Jones, travis brungardt 00:42:08 Travis is tired of renting heavy equipment for frequent site work and paying outrageous costs for subs to excavate and haul on small additions. He seeks Brandon’s wise counsel as a long time skid steer and mini excavator owner / operator to determine if the time has come to purchase, own and operate equipment in-house. Travis is tired of renting heavy equipment for frequent site work and paying outrageous costs for subs to excavate and haul on small additions. He seeks Brandon’s wise counsel as a long time skid steer and mini excavator owner / operator to determine if the time has come to purchase, own and operate equipment in-house. excavator, grading, insurance for equipment use, building consensus, construction business, trenching, mini excavator, site work, dot compliance, equipment rental, foundation, the build show, material handling, heavy machinery false full 52 db65b7ca-3a71-473e-a0d0-0ed59307e8ff Airing of Grievances While we typically try to attack a problem from our two unique perspectives and offer some useful information on this podcast we continue to be human and therefore prone to moments of selfishness. Brandon and Travis take a moment to share their frustrations from the field as they close out projects and share a bit of “what not to do”.

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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, travis brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/airing-of-grievances-UJkGmGNk While we typically try to attack a problem from our two unique perspectives and offer some useful information on this podcast we continue to be human and therefore prone to moments of selfishness. Brandon and Travis take a moment to share their frustrations from the field as they close out projects and share a bit of “what not to do”.

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]]> Airing of Grievances Brandon Jones, travis brungardt 00:22:05 While we typically try to attack a problem from our two unique perspectives and offer some useful information on this podcast we continue to be human and therefore prone to moments of selfishness. Brandon and Travis take a moment to share their frustrations from the field as they close out projects and share a bit of “what not to do”. While we typically try to attack a problem from our two unique perspectives and offer some useful information on this podcast we continue to be human and therefore prone to moments of selfishness. Brandon and Travis take a moment to share their frustrations from the field as they close out projects and share a bit of “what not to do”. structural sheathing, sinks, building consensus, construction business, ceiling fixtures, the build show, jobsite safety, interior finishes, drywall finishes, tool clean up, ceilings, drywall, trim carpenter false full 51 ce09b948-9333-462b-b9c8-ae8b9ca1cf9b Reno or Demo? What are the criteria that determine wether a house has “great bones” and should be renovated? Conversely, how can you guide a client to see the misalignment of their expectations of that renovation and the realities of the smaller footprint and 8’ ceilings? Here we unpack what existing conditions and client expectations dictate a scrape versus a remodel.

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, travis brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/reno-or-demo-nFCLHKib What are the criteria that determine wether a house has “great bones” and should be renovated? Conversely, how can you guide a client to see the misalignment of their expectations of that renovation and the realities of the smaller footprint and 8’ ceilings? Here we unpack what existing conditions and client expectations dictate a scrape versus a remodel.

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]]> Reno or Demo? Brandon Jones, travis brungardt 00:26:10 What are the criteria that determine wether a house has “great bones” and should be renovated? Conversely, how can you guide a client to see the misalignment of their expectations of that renovation and the realities of the smaller footprint and 8’ ceilings? Here we unpack what existing conditions and client expectations dictate a scrape versus a remodel. What are the criteria that determine wether a house has “great bones” and should be renovated? Conversely, how can you guide a client to see the misalignment of their expectations of that renovation and the realities of the smaller footprint and 8’ ceilings? Here we unpack what existing conditions and client expectations dictate a scrape versus a remodel. gut renovation, framing, foot print, general contractor, building consensus, construction business, utilities, foundation, the build show, appraisal, code requirements, renovation challenges false full 50 74a33826-b55b-4c72-8d3e-6b9ac46640a4 Slow Children At Play In a world that’s faster than we are, how can we slow that down” was the question Brandon asked, so the fellas tried to answer with strategies to manage time better, limit redundancy and make things feel less urgent. Trying to slow the world, or at least slow down the madness on our projects, might be impossible but we can still try.

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:50:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, travis brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/slow-children-at-play-Vmx2eu5W In a world that’s faster than we are, how can we slow that down” was the question Brandon asked, so the fellas tried to answer with strategies to manage time better, limit redundancy and make things feel less urgent. Trying to slow the world, or at least slow down the madness on our projects, might be impossible but we can still try.

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]]> Slow Children At Play Brandon Jones, travis brungardt 00:37:42 In a world that’s faster than we are, how can we slow that down” was the question Brandon asked, so the fellas tried to answer with strategies to manage time better, limit redundancy and make things feel less urgent. Trying to slow the world, or at least slow down the madness on our projects, might be impossible but we can still try. In a world that’s faster than we are, how can we slow that down” was the question Brandon asked, so the fellas tried to answer with strategies to manage time better, limit redundancy and make things feel less urgent. Trying to slow the world, or at least slow down the madness on our projects, might be impossible but we can still try. trades, price vs expectations, building consensus, construction business, the build show, trust, strategic planning, portfolio, client relationships, time management false full 49 fb506ae3-9510-4193-a1e6-b69c50acf563 Who’s Creepin? It’s common for the scope of work to change during a project and for those changes to result in additional cost and extended duration. Somehow the contractor is always saddled with the blame for projects going beyond their initial schedule and budget and “nobody” remembers how we got there when it’s all over. As such we had to unpack what it is who’s really responsible for Scope Creep. 

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/whos-creepin-kNEaREee It’s common for the scope of work to change during a project and for those changes to result in additional cost and extended duration. Somehow the contractor is always saddled with the blame for projects going beyond their initial schedule and budget and “nobody” remembers how we got there when it’s all over. As such we had to unpack what it is who’s really responsible for Scope Creep. 

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]]> Who’s Creepin? Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:33:06 It’s common for the scope of work to change during a project and for those changes to result in additional cost and extended duration. Somehow the contractor is always saddled with the blame for projects going beyond their initial schedule and budget and “nobody” remembers how we got there when it’s all over. As such we had to unpack what it is who’s really responsible for Scope Creep. It’s common for the scope of work to change during a project and for those changes to result in additional cost and extended duration. Somehow the contractor is always saddled with the blame for projects going beyond their initial schedule and budget and “nobody” remembers how we got there when it’s all over. As such we had to unpack what it is who’s really responsible for Scope Creep. building consensus, construction business, contractor accountability, the build show, scope creep, construction costs, supply chain disruption, project delays, cost overruns, client responsibility, renovation challenges false full 48 a4fe08c1-985f-41c5-86cf-12eee1d25029 Cracking the Code The residential building code is substantial but inspections are still an open-book test so we really ought to pass them every time. In this episode we share a few stories, some tips and even some strategies for successfully passing inspections and keeping your projects in compliance and on schedule. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/cracking-the-code-l5GAF4i1 The residential building code is substantial but inspections are still an open-book test so we really ought to pass them every time. In this episode we share a few stories, some tips and even some strategies for successfully passing inspections and keeping your projects in compliance and on schedule. 

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]]> Cracking the Code Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:40:44 The residential building code is substantial but inspections are still an open-book test so we really ought to pass them every time. In this episode we share a few stories, some tips and even some strategies for successfully passing inspections and keeping your projects in compliance and on schedule. The residential building code is substantial but inspections are still an open-book test so we really ought to pass them every time. In this episode we share a few stories, some tips and even some strategies for successfully passing inspections and keeping your projects in compliance and on schedule. residential construction, building consensus, construction business, gfci/afci protection, rough-in inspection, the build show, electrical code (nec), smoke detectors, project manager, building inspections, safety requirements, pre-drywall checklist false full 47 fc2bde31-3112-4fbb-8c63-87e9f4d32239 Right Now Mentality Time and again we see problems that start smaller grow into disasters due to people avoiding the difficult thing. Sometimes it’s informing clients of an overage they weren’t expecting the moment you discover it, or getting the water and sewer connected early in job even though it means disrupting the neighbors spring plantings. The best time is almost always right now.

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/right-now-mentality-hNmfco9N Time and again we see problems that start smaller grow into disasters due to people avoiding the difficult thing. Sometimes it’s informing clients of an overage they weren’t expecting the moment you discover it, or getting the water and sewer connected early in job even though it means disrupting the neighbors spring plantings. The best time is almost always right now.

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]]> Right Now Mentality Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:44:01 Time and again we see problems that start smaller grow into disasters due to people avoiding the difficult thing. Sometimes it’s informing clients of an overage they weren’t expecting the moment you discover it, or getting the water and sewer connected early in job even though it means disrupting the neighbors spring plantings. The best time is almost always right now. Time and again we see problems that start smaller grow into disasters due to people avoiding the difficult thing. Sometimes it’s informing clients of an overage they weren’t expecting the moment you discover it, or getting the water and sewer connected early in job even though it means disrupting the neighbors spring plantings. The best time is almost always right now. client management, difficult conversations, building consensus, construction business, the build show, disclosure, client relationships, trade challenges false full 46 3ebf3ab1-c544-4f84-8ab4-c051880e18a3 The Paradox of Help The problem with needing help is that in order to get it you have to take time to interview, hire and train the helper - and that takes a lot of time. The reason we typically need help is that we don’t have enough time to give proper attention to all things we need to do, so in order to get some help with not having enough time we simply need to invest more time. Thus the paradox. 

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]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/the-paradox-of-help-rBrpbzga The problem with needing help is that in order to get it you have to take time to interview, hire and train the helper - and that takes a lot of time. The reason we typically need help is that we don’t have enough time to give proper attention to all things we need to do, so in order to get some help with not having enough time we simply need to invest more time. Thus the paradox. 

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]]> The Paradox of Help Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:31:13 The problem with needing help is that in order to get it you have to take time to interview, hire and train the helper - and that takes a lot of time. The reason we typically need help is that we don’t don’t have enough time to give proper attention to all things we need to do, so in order to get some help with not having enough time we simply need to invest more time. Thus the paradox The problem with needing help is that in order to get it you have to take time to interview, hire and train the helper - and that takes a lot of time. The reason we typically need help is that we don’t don’t have enough time to give proper attention to all things we need to do, so in order to get some help with not having enough time we simply need to invest more time. Thus the paradox efficiency, help, building consensus, responsibility, workload, the build show, training trades, on boarding, construction management, hiring false full 45 744fbd90-c814-4ae1-8992-e84a3a138271 Do You Let Your Clients Dictate Trades? If you've ever had a client ask you to use their brother, sister, in-law, friend or whoever they have in the trades this one’s for you. If you allow it you’ve ceded control of the outcome on your project to the unfamiliar. If you say No you can never satisfy the client with the trade partner they never wanted you to use instead of their preferred choice. What’s a builder to do?

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]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-let-your-clients-dictate-trades-YOlWX1HW If you've ever had a client ask you to use their brother, sister, in-law, friend or whoever they have in the trades this one’s for you. If you allow it you’ve ceded control of the outcome on your project to the unfamiliar. If you say No you can never satisfy the client with the trade partner they never wanted you to use instead of their preferred choice. What’s a builder to do?

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]]> Do You Let Your Clients Dictate Trades? Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:26:49 If you've ever had a client ask you to use their brother, sister, in-law, friend or whoever they have in the trades this one’s for you. If you allow it you’ve ceded control of the outcome on your project to the unfamiliar. If you say No you can never satisfy the client with the trade partner they never wanted you to use instead of their preferred choice. What’s a builder to do? If you've ever had a client ask you to use their brother, sister, in-law, friend or whoever they have in the trades this one’s for you. If you allow it you’ve ceded control of the outcome on your project to the unfamiliar. If you say No you can never satisfy the client with the trade partner they never wanted you to use instead of their preferred choice. What’s a builder to do? trades, price vs expectations, building consensus, construction business, the build show, building business, tradesperson, operations, construction management, construction costs false full 44 7ffcb9b8-19bd-41f1-aafc-b11ec808a7c3 Where do you like to Finish? When we build high-performance homes there is (or should always be) a tremendous amount of focus placed on indoor air quality. With that in mind, should we be considering more pre-finished products so the off gassing happens off site?

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]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/where-do-you-like-to-finish-jUx725_2 When we build high-performance homes there is (or should always be) a tremendous amount of focus placed on indoor air quality. With that in mind, should we be considering more pre-finished products so the off gassing happens off site?

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]]> Where do you like to Finish? Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:30:18 When we build high-performance homes there is (or should always be) a tremendous amount of focus placed on indoor air quality. With that in mind, should we be considering more pre-finished products so the off gassing happens off site? When we build high-performance homes there is (or should always be) a tremendous amount of focus placed on indoor air quality. With that in mind, should we be considering more pre-finished products so the off gassing happens off site? performance focus, building consensus, construction business, cabinets, indoor air quality, the build show, construction management, interior finishes, pre-finished products false full 43 f501fcc5-f7ed-4680-8b6a-9e1b3adae0bb Diagnosis: Buy More Tools! with Randy Williams While many choose to subcontract their building diagnostic testing to their local BPI or HERS rater, a lot of builders (ourselves included) have begun performing a lot of their own testing. Having your own equipment allows testing and troubleshooting at multiple stages of each build as needed without scheduling lags due to availability of others. So what are the top five tools?

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]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/diagnosis-buy-more-tools-with-randy-williams-mM2Pso68 While many choose to subcontract their building diagnostic testing to their local BPI or HERS rater, a lot of builders (ourselves included) have begun performing a lot of their own testing. Having your own equipment allows testing and troubleshooting at multiple stages of each build as needed without scheduling lags due to availability of others. So what are the top five tools?

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]]> Diagnosis: Buy More Tools! with Randy Williams Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:21:24 While many choose to subcontract their building diagnostic testing to their local BPI or HERS rater, a lot of builders (ourselves included) have begun performing a lot of their own testing. Having your own equipment allows testing and troubleshooting at multiple stages of each build as needed without scheduling lags due to availability of others. So what are the top five tools? While many choose to subcontract their building diagnostic testing to their local BPI or HERS rater, a lot of builders (ourselves included) have begun performing a lot of their own testing. Having your own equipment allows testing and troubleshooting at multiple stages of each build as needed without scheduling lags due to availability of others. So what are the top five tools? building consensus, construction business, tools, the build show, tradesperson, construction management, tool costs false full 42 e2ad4da2-151b-4a12-b3d7-203122c8b9d6 Do You Service Your Services? The homes we build are becoming increasingly complex and the equipment and systems we include in them can be vexing to even the sharpest clients. With many in the trades already moving their business efforts from install to securing service contracts we discuss the pros and cons of that shift, and whether we as builders should do the same.

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-service-your-services-Br1ZLt9A The homes we build are becoming increasingly complex and the equipment and systems we include in them can be vexing to even the sharpest clients. With many in the trades already moving their business efforts from install to securing service contracts we discuss the pros and cons of that shift, and whether we as builders should do the same.

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]]> Do You Service Your Services? Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:32:50 The homes we build are becoming increasingly complex and the equipment and systems we include in them can be vexing to even the sharpest clients. With many in the trades already moving their business efforts from install to securing service contracts we discuss the pros and cons of that shift, and whether we as builders should do the same. The homes we build are becoming increasingly complex and the equipment and systems we include in them can be vexing to even the sharpest clients. With many in the trades already moving their business efforts from install to securing service contracts we discuss the pros and cons of that shift, and whether we as builders should do the same. trades, building consensus, residential homebuilding, construction management, construction processes, tradespeople, service contracts false full 41 303e55a3-b7e6-43ed-9ccf-b4c0f7c6e1d6 Let Me Ride (In Your Car) Do you hire to need (skills) or to character? What’s a good way to learn about a perspective team member before hiring them on to work with your crew? Are there specific interview tactics and skills tests, or some other path to finding that right fit? Somehow, this podcast does NOT begin with Travis singing the Dr. Dre classic.

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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/let-me-ride-in-your-car-QspIIp8J Do you hire to need (skills) or to character? What’s a good way to learn about a perspective team member before hiring them on to work with your crew? Are there specific interview tactics and skills tests, or some other path to finding that right fit? Somehow, this podcast does NOT begin with Travis singing the Dr. Dre classic.

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]]> Let Me Ride (In Your Car) Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:35:20 Do you hire to need (skills) or to character? What’s a good way to learn about a perspective team member before hiring them on to work with your crew? Are there specific interview tactics and skills tests, or some other path to finding that right fit? Somehow, this podcast does NOT begin with Travis singing the Dr. Dre classic. Do you hire to need (skills) or to character? What’s a good way to learn about a perspective team member before hiring them on to work with your crew? Are there specific interview tactics and skills tests, or some other path to finding that right fit? Somehow, this podcast does NOT begin with Travis singing the Dr. Dre classic. building consensus, construction business, construction education, the build show, best practices, construction management, trade partners, business practices false full 40 ba1d32ae-4020-4eed-b98a-8c685918f3af Multiple Mobilizations or Redundant Redundancies How many times should your framing crew mobilize to complete their scope of work? Brandon and Travis have different approaches to this and their strong views lead to some spicy discourse on this absolute battle about efficiency and planning. 

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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/multiple-mobilizations-or-redundant-redundancies-5A_bAjFI How many times should your framing crew mobilize to complete their scope of work? Brandon and Travis have different approaches to this and their strong views lead to some spicy discourse on this absolute battle about efficiency and planning. 

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]]> Multiple Mobilizations or Redundant Redundancies Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:31:05 How many times should your framing crew mobilize to complete their scope of work? Brandon and Travis have different approaches to this and their strong views lead to some spicy discourse on this absolute battle about efficiency and planning. How many times should your framing crew mobilize to complete their scope of work? Brandon and Travis have different approaches to this and their strong views lead to some spicy discourse on this absolute battle about efficiency and planning. trades, multiple mobilizations, general contractor, building consensus, effiency, construction business, the build show, construction management, trade partners, business practices false full 39 3122b741-bc48-4135-bd1d-e3829b943c14 Specialization in the Trades vs. General Contracting with Lydia Crowder Drywall Shorty is possibly the most famous specialty contractor we know here at the BuildConPod and she drops by to help the fellas see what it’s like on the other side being that they’re both general contractors. Being the best at something and only doing that thing sounds pretty awesome, but there are some drawbacks as well. Is the grass always greener?  

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]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Lydia Crowder) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/specialization-in-the-trades-vs-general-contracting-with-lydia-crowder-9oKnf_HM Drywall Shorty is possibly the most famous specialty contractor we know here at the BuildConPod and she drops by to help the fellas see what it’s like on the other side being that they’re both general contractors. Being the best at something and only doing that thing sounds pretty awesome, but there are some drawbacks as well. Is the grass always greener?  

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]]> Specialization in the Trades vs. General Contracting with Lydia Crowder Travis Brungardt, Lydia Crowder 00:24:42 Drywall Shorty is possibly the most famous specialty contractor we know here at the BuildConPod and she drops by to help the fellas see what it’s like on the other side being that they’re both general contractors. Being the best at something and only doing that thing sounds pretty awesome, but there are some drawbacks as well. Is the grass always greener? Drywall Shorty is possibly the most famous specialty contractor we know here at the BuildConPod and she drops by to help the fellas see what it’s like on the other side being that they’re both general contractors. Being the best at something and only doing that thing sounds pretty awesome, but there are some drawbacks as well. Is the grass always greener? trades, general contractor, building consensus, construction business, trade school, construction education, the build show, interior finishes, product reviews, drywall finishes, drywall false full 38 c94904ea-a7af-4c90-b33e-ff77153c061c Are We Too Expensive If you’ve ever been told “you’re too expensive” as a builder or tradesperson you know the frustration level that accompanies that type of comment. Are we too expensive because we demand record profits that account for why builders make up the richest people on the planet? Or perhaps we’re pricing the plan supplied with the most up to date cost data of anyone at the table for labor and materials. Curious.

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/are-we-too-expensive-TYkUvWIC If you’ve ever been told “you’re too expensive” as a builder or tradesperson you know the frustration level that accompanies that type of comment. Are we too expensive because we demand record profits that account for why builders make up the richest people on the planet? Or perhaps we’re pricing the plan supplied with the most up to date cost data of anyone at the table for labor and materials. Curious.

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]]> Are We Too Expensive Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:37:05 If you’ve ever been told “you’re too expensive” as a builder or tradesperson you know the frustration level that accompanies that type of comment. Are we too expensive because we demand record profits that account for why builders make up the richest people on the planet? Or perhaps we’re pricing the plan supplied with the most up to date cost data of anyone at the table for labor and materials. Curious. If you’ve ever been told “you’re too expensive” as a builder or tradesperson you know the frustration level that accompanies that type of comment. Are we too expensive because we demand record profits that account for why builders make up the richest people on the planet? Or perhaps we’re pricing the plan supplied with the most up to date cost data of anyone at the table for labor and materials. Curious. price vs expectations, building materials, performance focus, building consensus, labor costs, the build show, construction costs, material costs, cost proposal false full 37 5134bf6a-0198-4f8a-92e0-4510caf37884 Rational Upgrades or Irrational Expenditures with Bryan Uhler Building custom homes allows a simplistic view on wether a product or process is “worth it” or not. If it’s worth it to the client then it goes in the build, but in speculative construction that decision is solely left to the builder. Bryan Uhler builds both spec and custom so we discuss what items are rational upgrades and which are irrational expenditures.

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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/rational-upgrades-or-irrational-expenditures-with-bryan-uhler-sGNAiUeO Building custom homes allows a simplistic view on wether a product or process is “worth it” or not. If it’s worth it to the client then it goes in the build, but in speculative construction that decision is solely left to the builder. Bryan Uhler builds both spec and custom so we discuss what items are rational upgrades and which are irrational expenditures.

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]]> Rational Upgrades or Irrational Expenditures with Bryan Uhler Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:28:54 Building custom homes allows a simplistic view on wether a product or process is “worth it” or not. If it’s worth it to the client then it goes in the build, but in speculative construction that decision is solely left to the builder. Bryan Uhler builds both spec and custom so we discuss what items are rational upgrades and which are irrational expenditures. Building custom homes allows a simplistic view on wether a product or process is “worth it” or not. If it’s worth it to the client then it goes in the build, but in speculative construction that decision is solely left to the builder. Bryan Uhler builds both spec and custom so we discuss what items are rational upgrades and which are irrational expenditures. construction managagement, custom home building, building consensus, custom homes, spec homes, construction, the build show, construction costs, spec building false full 36 65b20fe5-a640-4994-9afc-769b35c80e5b Being Present or Blurring Lines of Work / Life Balance There’s a lot said about the importance of being fully present or “locked-in” when it comes to being effective in your work, home with your family or being a good parent. The nature of building requires an opposing mindset where you’re constantly looking to the future and planning many steps ahead. This week the fellas parse how best to operate on site with future-vision versus how to “live in the now, man!”

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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/being-present-or-blurring-lines-of-work-life-balance-nNnlR4Dd There’s a lot said about the importance of being fully present or “locked-in” when it comes to being effective in your work, home with your family or being a good parent. The nature of building requires an opposing mindset where you’re constantly looking to the future and planning many steps ahead. This week the fellas parse how best to operate on site with future-vision versus how to “live in the now, man!”

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]]> Being Present or Blurring Lines of Work / Life Balance Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:25:19 There’s a lot said about the importance of being fully present or “locked-in” when it comes to being effective in your work, home with your family or being a good parent. The nature of building requires an opposing mindset where you’re constantly looking to the future and planning many steps ahead. This week the fellas parse how best to operate on site with future-vision versus how to “live in the now, man!” There’s a lot said about the importance of being fully present or “locked-in” when it comes to being effective in your work, home with your family or being a good parent. The nature of building requires an opposing mindset where you’re constantly looking to the future and planning many steps ahead. This week the fellas parse how best to operate on site with future-vision versus how to “live in the now, man!” work versus life, jobsitemindset, liveinthenow, work life balance, futurethinking, staypresent, mindsetmatters false full 35 7495ee43-650e-43c8-b424-c7bc2875c256 Builder versus Architect - Who’s Responsible? with Steve Baczek When Steve took builders to task for not sharing on-demand pricing on his podcast one of our hosts took umbrage. We determine who needs to know off the cuff costs, who needs to share what information to facilitate that process, and even wether or not it’s productive to offer incomplete pricing off of incomplete information. Also, Pie vs. Cookies.

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]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (steve baczek, travis brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/builder-versus-architect-whos-responsible-with-steve-baczek-Kn1rclCM When Steve took builders to task for not sharing on-demand pricing on his podcast one of our hosts took umbrage. We determine who needs to know off the cuff costs, who needs to share what information to facilitate that process, and even wether or not it’s productive to offer incomplete pricing off of incomplete information. Also, Pie vs. Cookies.

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]]> Builder versus Architect - Who’s Responsible? with Steve Baczek steve baczek, travis brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:39:40 When Steve took builders to task for not sharing on-demand pricing on his podcast one of our hosts took umbrage. We determine who needs to know off the cuff costs, who needs to share what information to facilitate that process, and even wether or not it’s productive to offer incomplete pricing off of incomplete information. Also, Pie vs. Cookies. When Steve took builders to task for not sharing on-demand pricing on his podcast one of our hosts took umbrage. We determine who needs to know off the cuff costs, who needs to share what information to facilitate that process, and even wether or not it’s productive to offer incomplete pricing off of incomplete information. Also, Pie vs. Cookies. cost estimates, home building, the build show, builder transparency, pricing debate, contractor talk, construction pricing false full 34 bf9876bc-d90d-46c0-a75f-3643c65fc9d9 Simply The Best w/ Matt Risinger Part 2 We continue our post-tacos discussion with the one and only Matt Risinger trying to determine the best materials for the house. In Part Two we address the numerous factors to consider in selecting the components in your wall assembly and work our way up to the roof.

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Matt Risinger, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/simply-the-best-w-matt-risinger-part-2-NkGlRARY We continue our post-tacos discussion with the one and only Matt Risinger trying to determine the best materials for the house. In Part Two we address the numerous factors to consider in selecting the components in your wall assembly and work our way up to the roof.

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]]> Simply The Best w/ Matt Risinger Part 2 Brandon Jones, Matt Risinger, Travis Brungardt 00:38:16 We continue our post-tacos discussion with the one and only Matt Risinger trying to determine the best materials for the house. In Part Two we address the numerous factors to consider in selecting the components in your wall assembly and work our way up to the roof. We continue our post-tacos discussion with the one and only Matt Risinger trying to determine the best materials for the house. In Part Two we address the numerous factors to consider in selecting the components in your wall assembly and work our way up to the roof. building, building materials, materials, buildshow, construction business, construction management, build, matt risinger false full 33 9733f963-b861-4fbc-a9c2-c10e091b79f7 Simply The Best w/ Matt Risinger Part 1 The fellas bring in Mister Build Show himself, the one and only Matt Risinger, to discuss their preferred building materials and strategies. In this Part one of Two our hosts and guest discuss the numerous factors to consider in selecting your foundation type, material, floor system and subfloor. Some products are, while others are not Simply the Best.

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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, Matt Risinger) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/simply-the-best-w-matt-risinger-part-1-OLbNh4k4 The fellas bring in Mister Build Show himself, the one and only Matt Risinger, to discuss their preferred building materials and strategies. In this Part one of Two our hosts and guest discuss the numerous factors to consider in selecting your foundation type, material, floor system and subfloor. Some products are, while others are not Simply the Best.

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]]> Simply The Best w/ Matt Risinger Part 1 Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, Matt Risinger 00:25:12 The fellas bring in Mister Build Show himself, the one and only Matt Risinger, to discuss their preferred building materials and strategies. In this Part one of Two our hosts and guest discuss the numerous factors to consider in selecting your foundation type, material, floor system and subfloor. Some products are, while others are not Simply the Best. The fellas bring in Mister Build Show himself, the one and only Matt Risinger, to discuss their preferred building materials and strategies. In this Part one of Two our hosts and guest discuss the numerous factors to consider in selecting your foundation type, material, floor system and subfloor. Some products are, while others are not Simply the Best. building materials, buildshow, building consensus, construction business, construction management, build, building strategies false full 32 806a94bb-e40d-4e85-b1ca-31af8fc1e490 Give It Away, Give It Away Now with Jake Bruton The industry has known for some time that we shouldn't be giving away our expertise, but while many claim to charge for all their time estimating projects and meeting perspective clients, few explain the nuance of when and how. Jake joins the hosts to get granular on those details and how to execute them.

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Jake Bruton, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/give-it-away-give-it-away-now-w-jake-bruton-oUTvMbEl The industry has known for some time that we shouldn't be giving away our expertise, but while many claim to charge for all their time estimating projects and meeting perspective clients, few explain the nuance of when and how. Jake joins the hosts to get granular on those details and how to execute them.

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]]> Give It Away, Give It Away Now with Jake Bruton Travis Brungardt, Jake Bruton, Brandon Jones 00:26:27 The industry has known for some time that we shouldn't be giving away our expertise, but while many claim to charge for all their time estimating projects and meeting perspective clients, few explain the nuance of when and how. Jake joins the hosts to get granular on those details and how to execute them. The industry has known for some time that we shouldn't be giving away our expertise, but while many claim to charge for all their time estimating projects and meeting perspective clients, few explain the nuance of when and how. Jake joins the hosts to get granular on those details and how to execute them. building, construction business, construction, construction management, expertise, time estimating false full 31 8110edec-e23f-41f6-9c62-4127a98f01a1 Unprecedented Gainz with Tim Uhler From safety woes, speed loss or epic gains in wisdom, how do we determine when it's time to pivot from bags-on in the field to management or supervision? What does that transition look like and can we control it?

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]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, Tim Uhler) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/unprecedented-gainz-with-tim-uhler-m1GQmhDI From safety woes, speed loss or epic gains in wisdom, how do we determine when it's time to pivot from bags-on in the field to management or supervision? What does that transition look like and can we control it?

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]]> Unprecedented Gainz with Tim Uhler Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, Tim Uhler 00:52:08 From safety woes, speed loss, or epic gains in wisdom, how do we determine when it's time to pivot from bags-on in the field to management or supervision? What does that transition look like and can we control it? From safety woes, speed loss, or epic gains in wisdom, how do we determine when it's time to pivot from bags-on in the field to management or supervision? What does that transition look like and can we control it? residential construction, build show, building, building consensus, project management, residential homebuilding, construction management, project manager, builder false full 30 472d2aa6-779b-4aa1-b8b5-f5e42543de72 Showing Your Work with Jake Bruton When perspective clients ask for references it’s easy to share a few email addresses or phone numbers from people who would say nice things. What’s more challenging is navigating the request of those potential clients for us to allow them access to our past clients homes.

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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt, Jake Bruton) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/showing-your-work-with-jake-bruton-HLL_aGKz When perspective clients ask for references it’s easy to share a few email addresses or phone numbers from people who would say nice things. What’s more challenging is navigating the request of those potential clients for us to allow them access to our past clients homes.

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]]> Showing Your Work with Jake Bruton Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt, Jake Bruton 00:21:36 When perspective clients ask for references it’s easy to share a few email addresses or phone numbers from people who would say nice things. What’s more challenging is navigating the request of those potential clients for us to allow them access to our past clients homes. When perspective clients ask for references it’s easy to share a few email addresses or phone numbers from people who would say nice things. What’s more challenging is navigating the request of those potential clients for us to allow them access to our past clients homes. residential construction, client management, building consensus, construction business, the build show, project management, client relationships false full 29 2c949511-5195-4848-b0fa-26f64ffb4c64 BS* Bubble or BS* Buffet with Peter Yost While all the smarties discuss permeance and adsorption most of our industry remains vexed by basic flashing details. Peter Yost pulls us out of the BS* Bubble and invites us to not just sample, but to enjoy complete meals from the buffet.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Peter Yost, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/bs-bubble-or-bs-buffet-with-peter-yost-DFMWlj9e While all the smarties discuss permeance and adsorption most of our industry remains vexed by basic flashing details. Peter Yost pulls us out of the BS* Bubble and invites us to not just sample, but to enjoy complete meals from the buffet.

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]]> BS* Bubble or BS* Buffet with Peter Yost Peter Yost, Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:28:25 While all the smarties discuss permeance and absorption, most of our industry remains vexed by basic flashing details. Peter Yost pulls us out of the BS* Bubble and invites us to not just sample, but to enjoy complete meals from the buffet. While all the smarties discuss permeance and absorption, most of our industry remains vexed by basic flashing details. Peter Yost pulls us out of the BS* Bubble and invites us to not just sample, but to enjoy complete meals from the buffet. water management, building science, building consensus, the build show, rain screen, window flashing, housewrap false full 28 55e4aa59-b361-4c9f-a19d-555afa52ee9d Guts and Numbers with Bryan Uhler The construction decisions Builders face are hard enough, but when you add the challenge of viewing them through the lens of cost accounting it can feel insurmountable. Pioneer Builders owner Bryan Uhler peels back a couple layers on the numbers onion for us.

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]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Bryan Uhler, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/guts-and-numbers-with-bryan-uhler-1ys9Okio The construction decisions Builders face are hard enough, but when you add the challenge of viewing them through the lens of cost accounting it can feel insurmountable. Pioneer Builders owner Bryan Uhler peels back a couple layers on the numbers onion for us.

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]]> Guts and Numbers with Bryan Uhler Bryan Uhler, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:36:09 The construction decisions Builders face are hard enough, but when you add the challenge of viewing them through the lens of cost accounting it can feel insurmountable. Pioneer Builders owner Bryan Uhler peels back a couple layers on the numbers onion for us. The construction decisions Builders face are hard enough, but when you add the challenge of viewing them through the lens of cost accounting it can feel insurmountable. Pioneer Builders owner Bryan Uhler peels back a couple layers on the numbers onion for us. building consensus, construction business, accounting, the build show, construction management, construction costs false full 27 4bb82675-b985-4a55-bf99-cadc9114afd5 The Second Word in General Contractor  Defining labor markups, lump sum, and modified cost, plus contracts with Jake Bruton.Find Travis & Brandon on the Web:

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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/the-second-word-in-general-contractor-5GYK_d__  Defining labor markups, lump sum, and modified cost, plus contracts with Jake Bruton.Find Travis & Brandon on the Web:

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]]> The Second Word in General Contractor Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:27:53 Defining labor markups, lump sum, and modified cost, plus contracts with Jake Bruton. Defining labor markups, lump sum, and modified cost, plus contracts with Jake Bruton. building consensus, construction business, the build show, construction costs false full 26 39a0135a-f23d-4d78-b207-9d7c78b89e12 The Best of Times & Worst of Times with Matt Risinger We get the big boss man in to discuss what the best part of being the boss is and by comparison- what the worst parts are. The idea that we as business owners get to wake up and decide if we’ll take the week off or spend our day getting rich is pure fantasy. But how bad is it really - and just how great can it be? 

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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Matt Risinger, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-of-times-worst-of-times-with-matt-risinger-tQSuU_gh We get the big boss man in to discuss what the best part of being the boss is and by comparison- what the worst parts are. The idea that we as business owners get to wake up and decide if we’ll take the week off or spend our day getting rich is pure fantasy. But how bad is it really - and just how great can it be? 

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]]> The Best of Times & Worst of Times with Matt Risinger Matt Risinger, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:31:09 We get the big boss man in to discuss what the best part of being the boss is and by comparison- what the worst parts are. The idea that we as business owners get to wake up and decide if we’ll take the week off or spend our day getting rich is pure fantasy. But how bad is it really - and just how great can it be? We get the big boss man in to discuss what the best part of being the boss is and by comparison- what the worst parts are. The idea that we as business owners get to wake up and decide if we’ll take the week off or spend our day getting rich is pure fantasy. But how bad is it really - and just how great can it be? building consensus, construction business, the build show, leadership false full 25 fee5b543-ed2a-4ea9-b8c2-8915328d5f6f Holiday Bonus - Dumb and Dumber Trying to determine the dumbest things we still do in our industry and what we should be doing instead. From the dangerous things we do resultant from extreme commitment to schedule, with your profitability tied to speed and productivity to offering free bids and fixed pricing based on cost per square foot, this is a quick assessment of bad practices.

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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:34:06 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/holiday-bonus-dumb-and-dumber-BoDIblmg Trying to determine the dumbest things we still do in our industry and what we should be doing instead. From the dangerous things we do resultant from extreme commitment to schedule, with your profitability tied to speed and productivity to offering free bids and fixed pricing based on cost per square foot, this is a quick assessment of bad practices.

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]]> Holiday Bonus - Dumb and Dumber Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:12:42 Trying to determine the dumbest things we still do in our industry and what we should be doing instead. From the dangerous things we do resultant from extreme commitment to schedule, with your profitability tied to speed and productivity to offering free bids and fixed pricing based on cost per square foot, this is a quick assessment of bad practices. Trying to determine the dumbest things we still do in our industry and what we should be doing instead. From the dangerous things we do resultant from extreme commitment to schedule, with your profitability tied to speed and productivity to offering free bids and fixed pricing based on cost per square foot, this is a quick assessment of bad practices. building consensus, construction business, the build show, best practices, profitability false full 24 c628950d-b927-4ce7-a8eb-2d84c5fcd597 In-house vs. Outhouse Brandon and Travis discuss why their respective firms would choose to self-perform some work with their in-house team versus subcontracting the work to others. Certainly, there’s a place for both, but in a time when there's more work than any of us can handle, why slow down the schedule and limit profitability by self-performing?

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]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:28:12 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/in-house-vs-outhouse-0h2__QaV Brandon and Travis discuss why their respective firms would choose to self-perform some work with their in-house team versus subcontracting the work to others. Certainly, there’s a place for both, but in a time when there's more work than any of us can handle, why slow down the schedule and limit profitability by self-performing?

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]]> In-house vs. Outhouse Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:24:21 Brandon and Travis discuss why their respective firms would choose to self-perform some work with their in-house team versus subcontracting the work to others. Certainly, there’s a place for both, but in a time when there's more work than any of us can handle, why slow down the schedule and limit profitability by self-performing? Brandon and Travis discuss why their respective firms would choose to self-perform some work with their in-house team versus subcontracting the work to others. Certainly, there’s a place for both, but in a time when there's more work than any of us can handle, why slow down the schedule and limit profitability by self-performing? building consensus, construction business, subcontractors, subcontractor relationships, the build show false full 23 5496c660-3ddd-4a01-9b4a-0cf6be6cda0d Game Changers After a short surprise unboxing to kick things off the guys try to sort what the moments of their careers were that marked the most notable changes in their path forward. The affordable thermal imagers, the ultra-lightweight hand tools, Robertson and Torx tips, and the technology from Blackberry’s and Nextel to tablets carrying today’s cutting edge software. It’s about dentifying the things that allowed us to get here in an effort to allow others to level up faster.

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/game-changers-3E4pD3Np After a short surprise unboxing to kick things off the guys try to sort what the moments of their careers were that marked the most notable changes in their path forward. The affordable thermal imagers, the ultra-lightweight hand tools, Robertson and Torx tips, and the technology from Blackberry’s and Nextel to tablets carrying today’s cutting edge software. It’s about dentifying the things that allowed us to get here in an effort to allow others to level up faster.

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]]> Game Changers Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:27:37 After a short surprise unboxing to kick things off the guys try to sort what the moments of their careers were that marked the most notable changes in their path forward. The affordable thermal imagers, the ultra-lightweight hand tools, Robertson and Torx tips, and the technology from Blackberry’s and Nextel to tablets carrying today’s cutting edge software. It’s about dentifying the things that allowed us to get here in an effort to allow others to level up faster. After a short surprise unboxing to kick things off the guys try to sort what the moments of their careers were that marked the most notable changes in their path forward. The affordable thermal imagers, the ultra-lightweight hand tools, Robertson and Torx tips, and the technology from Blackberry’s and Nextel to tablets carrying today’s cutting edge software. It’s about dentifying the things that allowed us to get here in an effort to allow others to level up faster. construction software, building consensus, management software, construction business, tools, the build show, construction technology, thermal imaging false full 22 644c78a4-e48b-445e-b5c5-805d1d1cbd03 Communication Cornucopia The way we share information from builder to architect, builder to tradesperson, and  builder to client can vary widely. What’s the best method, frequency, and application to communicate with your clients, your trade partners and your internal team to keep everyone on the same page?

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]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/communication-cornucopia-nrx2yiSF The way we share information from builder to architect, builder to tradesperson, and  builder to client can vary widely. What’s the best method, frequency, and application to communicate with your clients, your trade partners and your internal team to keep everyone on the same page?

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]]> Communication Cornucopia Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:38:59 The way we share information from builder to architect, builder to tradesperson, and builder to client can vary widely. What’s the best method, frequency, and application to communicate with your clients, your trade partners and your internal team to keep everyone on the same page? The way we share information from builder to architect, builder to tradesperson, and builder to client can vary widely. What’s the best method, frequency, and application to communicate with your clients, your trade partners and your internal team to keep everyone on the same page? residential construction, communication, building consensus, architect, small business owner, the build show, project management, tradesperson, project manager, builder, homebuilder false full 21 30f7e115-4d8a-4e5f-8366-a18597d863b3 Did You Bring Protection? A PPE Confessinal From the time-honored safety squint to site-built ladders, pinning back the guard and all that, this is an honest discussion about the Personal Protective Equipment we choose to use on our projects as well what we see in the field. Where we have been lucky and where we need to dial down the on-site cowboy bravado to increase the probability of retaining digits and eyeballs.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/did-you-bring-protection-a-ppe-confessinal-ffJZSuA6 From the time-honored safety squint to site-built ladders, pinning back the guard and all that, this is an honest discussion about the Personal Protective Equipment we choose to use on our projects as well what we see in the field. Where we have been lucky and where we need to dial down the on-site cowboy bravado to increase the probability of retaining digits and eyeballs.

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]]> Did You Bring Protection? A PPE Confessinal Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:28:07 From the time-honored safety squint to site-built ladders, pinning back the guard and all that, this is an honest discussion about the Personal Protective Equipment we choose to use on our projects as well what we see in the field. Where we have been lucky and where we need to dial down the on-site cowboy bravado to increase the probability of retaining digits and eyeballs. From the time-honored safety squint to site-built ladders, pinning back the guard and all that, this is an honest discussion about the Personal Protective Equipment we choose to use on our projects as well what we see in the field. Where we have been lucky and where we need to dial down the on-site cowboy bravado to increase the probability of retaining digits and eyeballs. ppe, building consensus, personal protective equipment, the build show, project management, jobsite safety, construction management, construction safety false full 20 6939d8db-aa23-4810-8264-d2326e424207 Much Ado About Precon The guys work through their different preconstruction processes and services: defining what path and methods they use leading up to building their projects, and what the outcome can be if you successfully navigate “PRECON" with your clients.

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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/much-ado-about-precon-Ul2C7Fp5 The guys work through their different preconstruction processes and services: defining what path and methods they use leading up to building their projects, and what the outcome can be if you successfully navigate “PRECON" with your clients.

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]]> Much Ado About Precon Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:35:47 The guys work through their different preconstruction processes and services: defining what path and methods they use leading up to building their projects, and what the outcome can be if you successfully navigate “PRECON" with your clients. The guys work through their different preconstruction processes and services: defining what path and methods they use leading up to building their projects, and what the outcome can be if you successfully navigate “PRECON" with your clients. general contractor, building consensus, construction business, preconstruction processes, the build show, project management, residential homebuilding false full 19 1534c7b3-2242-4bc1-9a11-9629334ab08b What's In a Name? In order to communicate effectively we have to use the same language. You can’t get things done efficiently if we don’t use the same terms for the same things so we discuss what we should call the various tradespeople and processes that make up our day to day operations in building.

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-in-a-name-Ylgq6MWh In order to communicate effectively we have to use the same language. You can’t get things done efficiently if we don’t use the same terms for the same things so we discuss what we should call the various tradespeople and processes that make up our day to day operations in building.

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]]> What's In a Name? Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:29:39 In order to communicate effectively we have to use the same language. You can’t get things done efficiently if we don’t use the same terms for the same things so we discuss what we should call the various tradespeople and processes that make up our day to day operations in building. In order to communicate effectively we have to use the same language. You can’t get things done efficiently if we don’t use the same terms for the same things so we discuss what we should call the various tradespeople and processes that make up our day to day operations in building. building consensus, effective communication, the build show, project management, construction management, construction processes, tradespeople false full 18 a793c8aa-4bdf-4609-b814-3f161a79322c You Can Go Your Own Way Brandon goes from @joneshomesKC to @bbuildsit and explains what drove his decision to fold his company's operations into Aarow Building as he takes on the role of Construction Manager overseeing all operations in Columbia and KC. Working for someone else can be hard after being the boss, but Brandon's gonna give it a go.

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/you-can-go-your-own-way-yPjAKsCF Brandon goes from @joneshomesKC to @bbuildsit and explains what drove his decision to fold his company's operations into Aarow Building as he takes on the role of Construction Manager overseeing all operations in Columbia and KC. Working for someone else can be hard after being the boss, but Brandon's gonna give it a go.

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]]> You Can Go Your Own Way Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:31:16 Brandon goes from @joneshomesKC to @bbuildsit and explains what drove his decision to fold his company's operations into Aarow Building as he takes on the role of Construction Manager overseeing all operations in Columbia and KC. Working for someone else can be hard after being the boss, but Brandon's gonna give it a go. Brandon goes from @joneshomesKC to @bbuildsit and explains what drove his decision to fold his company's operations into Aarow Building as he takes on the role of Construction Manager overseeing all operations in Columbia and KC. Working for someone else can be hard after being the boss, but Brandon's gonna give it a go. building consensus, construction business, the build show, project management, construction management false full 17 ef2613be-8921-41e3-89f5-534a336f6419 Do These Subs Fire Themselves? with Jake Bruton When do you pay a subcontractor, when do you fire them and when do they fire themselves? Jake Bruton joins the BuildConPod to sort out when deposits are appropriate, how they tie payment to scopes of work, and what procedures are best for managing subcontractor relationships on the administrative side.

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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Jake Bruton, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/do-these-subs-fire-themselves-with-jake-bruton-_YnMVI5x When do you pay a subcontractor, when do you fire them and when do they fire themselves? Jake Bruton joins the BuildConPod to sort out when deposits are appropriate, how they tie payment to scopes of work, and what procedures are best for managing subcontractor relationships on the administrative side.

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]]> Do These Subs Fire Themselves? with Jake Bruton Jake Bruton, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:30:56 When do you pay a subcontractor, when do you fire them and when do they fire themselves? Jake Bruton joins the BuildConPod to sort out when deposits are appropriate, how they tie payment to scopes of work, and what procedures are best for managing subcontractor relationships on the administrative side. When do you pay a subcontractor, when do you fire them and when do they fire themselves? Jake Bruton joins the BuildConPod to sort out when deposits are appropriate, how they tie payment to scopes of work, and what procedures are best for managing subcontractor relationships on the administrative side. building consensus, construction business, subcontractors, subcontractor relationships, the build show, residential homebuilding false full 16 e7442953-73c9-4fc2-9409-62ba7e9d895b Preparing a Shower with Jake Bruton Since Travis and Brandon can’t agree on the proper way to waterproof the showers in their builds they sought an arbitrator. Jake Bruton joins the discussion to settle whether it’s Schluter or GoBoard, Hardie/Durock and Red Guard or whatever. It’s a Shower Waterproofing Systems Throw Down from guys who probably need showers.

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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Jake Bruton, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/preparing-a-shower-with-jake-bruton-vRk3a_le Since Travis and Brandon can’t agree on the proper way to waterproof the showers in their builds they sought an arbitrator. Jake Bruton joins the discussion to settle whether it’s Schluter or GoBoard, Hardie/Durock and Red Guard or whatever. It’s a Shower Waterproofing Systems Throw Down from guys who probably need showers.

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]]> Preparing a Shower with Jake Bruton Jake Bruton, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:29:11 Since Travis and Brandon can’t agree on the proper way to waterproof the showers in their builds they sought an arbitrator. Jake Bruton joins the discussion to settle whether it’s Schluter or GoBoard, Hardie/Durock and Red Guard or whatever. It’s a Shower Waterproofing Systems Throw Down from guys who probably need showers. Since Travis and Brandon can’t agree on the proper way to waterproof the showers in their builds they sought an arbitrator. Jake Bruton joins the discussion to settle whether it’s Schluter or GoBoard, Hardie/Durock and Red Guard or whatever. It’s a Shower Waterproofing Systems Throw Down from guys who probably need showers. building science, building consensus, the build show, showers, residential homebuilding, waterproofing, waterproofing shower systems false full 15 43c88cb0-3a30-4821-98bf-3dab6466a579 TOOLS! Team Yellow vs. Team Red vs... Lucky number 13? Maybe not...you may have noticed this is Part 1 of TOOLS. Our audio flip-flopped, so check out Episode 113 for Part 2.

There's an awful lot of brand loyalty for tools in the trades and there are good reasons for that, but there’s also some ridiculous “team” mentality at play there. This episode considers what tools are the best choice and why someone might choose one over the other. Is it possible to reach consensus on who manufactures the best cordless tools for residential building?

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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/tools-team-yellow-vs-team-red-vs-zzCK1tQv Lucky number 13? Maybe not...you may have noticed this is Part 1 of TOOLS. Our audio flip-flopped, so check out Episode 113 for Part 2.

There's an awful lot of brand loyalty for tools in the trades and there are good reasons for that, but there’s also some ridiculous “team” mentality at play there. This episode considers what tools are the best choice and why someone might choose one over the other. Is it possible to reach consensus on who manufactures the best cordless tools for residential building?

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]]> TOOLS! Team Yellow vs. Team Red vs... Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:28:21 There's an awful lot of brand loyalty for tools in the trades and there are good reasons for that, but there’s also some ridiculous “team” mentality at play there. This episode considers what tools are the best choice and why someone might choose one over the other. Is it possible to reach consensus on who manufactures the best cordless tools for residential building? There's an awful lot of brand loyalty for tools in the trades and there are good reasons for that, but there’s also some ridiculous “team” mentality at play there. This episode considers what tools are the best choice and why someone might choose one over the other. Is it possible to reach consensus on who manufactures the best cordless tools for residential building? hand tools review, hand tools, building science, best hammers, building consensus, tool bags, the build show, essential tools, must-have tools false full 14 05420a1a-7cb9-4c2b-867c-6374514e0e8b TOOLS! What's in your Bags and Why? Lucky number 13? Maybe not...you may have noticed this is Part 2 of our conversation about tools. Our audio flip-flopped, so check out Episode 114 for Part 1.

TOOLS! Having already parsed the cordless tools offerings based on their features and various applications, the guys dive into what hand tools they carry in their bags. Starting with the bags themselves the guys go through their preferred hammers, tapes, knives, chalk lines and pry bars in an effort to decide which are really best and why.

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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 14:07:55 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/tools-whats-in-your-bags-and-why-m59U_aqY Lucky number 13? Maybe not...you may have noticed this is Part 2 of our conversation about tools. Our audio flip-flopped, so check out Episode 114 for Part 1.

TOOLS! Having already parsed the cordless tools offerings based on their features and various applications, the guys dive into what hand tools they carry in their bags. Starting with the bags themselves the guys go through their preferred hammers, tapes, knives, chalk lines and pry bars in an effort to decide which are really best and why.

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]]> TOOLS! What's in your Bags and Why? Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:23:19 TOOLS! Having already parsed the cordless tools offerings based on their features and various applications, the guys dive into what hand tools they carry in their bags. Starting with the bags themselves the guys go through their preferred hammers, tapes, knives, chalk lines and pry bars in an effort to decide which are really best and why. TOOLS! Having already parsed the cordless tools offerings based on their features and various applications, the guys dive into what hand tools they carry in their bags. Starting with the bags themselves the guys go through their preferred hammers, tapes, knives, chalk lines and pry bars in an effort to decide which are really best and why. building tools, building consensus, cordless tools, construction business, construction tools, the build show false full 13 dbd9d2bc-31d7-40f6-9dde-774e39ba4890 Hungry Hungry Hippos with The Modern Craftsman Special guests Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace continue the conversation with Brandon and Travis they began on the Modern Craftsmen podcast in this episode, but with a specific question in mind. When does it make sense to staff up, grow your company or even start another business to serve the demand you’re seeing in the market? Or does it make sense to let those demands be served by others while owner / operators maintain limited volume to offer more focused or boutique services

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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Nick Schiffer, Tyler Grace, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/hungry-hungry-hippos-with-the-modern-craftsman-xwFkyi7_ Special guests Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace continue the conversation with Brandon and Travis they began on the Modern Craftsmen podcast in this episode, but with a specific question in mind. When does it make sense to staff up, grow your company or even start another business to serve the demand you’re seeing in the market? Or does it make sense to let those demands be served by others while owner / operators maintain limited volume to offer more focused or boutique services

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]]> Hungry Hungry Hippos with The Modern Craftsman Nick Schiffer, Tyler Grace, Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:40:19 Special guests Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace continue the conversation with Brandon and Travis they began on the Modern Craftsmen podcast in this episode, but with a specific question in mind. When does it make sense to staff up, grow your company or even start another business to serve the demand you’re seeing in the market? Or does it make sense to let those demands be served by others while owner / operators maintain limited volume to offer more focused or boutique services Special guests Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace continue the conversation with Brandon and Travis they began on the Modern Craftsmen podcast in this episode, but with a specific question in mind. When does it make sense to staff up, grow your company or even start another business to serve the demand you’re seeing in the market? Or does it make sense to let those demands be served by others while owner / operators maintain limited volume to offer more focused or boutique services building consensus, construction business, the build show, building business, construction management, hiring false full 12 c2e5b714-2a66-4eb6-ae46-5e80a5acc1fc Should You Work for Friends and Family? Working for clients with whom you have an existing personal relationship can be more complicated since there’s more at stake beyond the build. When the way the project is going can effect the personal relationships of your spouse or your kids, you have to factor that into the risk beyond that of a regular construction project. Would we be better off avoiding this risk altogether, or is it our responsibility to care for these uniquely associated clients?

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]]> Fri, 9 Aug 2024 18:30:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/should-you-work-for-friends-and-family-grehIiFT Working for clients with whom you have an existing personal relationship can be more complicated since there’s more at stake beyond the build. When the way the project is going can effect the personal relationships of your spouse or your kids, you have to factor that into the risk beyond that of a regular construction project. Would we be better off avoiding this risk altogether, or is it our responsibility to care for these uniquely associated clients?

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]]> Should You Work for Friends and Family? Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:26:26 Working for clients with whom you have an existing personal relationship can be more complicated since there’s more at stake beyond the build. When the way the project is going can effect the personal relationships of your spouse or your kids, you have to factor that into the risk beyond that of a regular construction project. Would we be better off avoiding this risk altogether, or is it our responsibility to care for these uniquely associated clients? Working for clients with whom you have an existing personal relationship can be more complicated since there’s more at stake beyond the build. When the way the project is going can effect the personal relationships of your spouse or your kids, you have to factor that into the risk beyond that of a regular construction project. Would we be better off avoiding this risk altogether, or is it our responsibility to care for these uniquely associated clients? client management, building consensus, construction business, the build show, residential homebuilding, client relationships false full 11 4f84db1e-e464-4607-a901-388da1b62930 Scheduling Apps and Sharing Info with Clients Is there value in sharing detailed schedule with clients? How much is it worth to them? When we assign realistic costs to the time spent implementing, updating and maintaining software based solutions for schedule and budget tracking we find clients less interested in covering that amount, despite their desire for constant updates and access. Is it better to commit the time and money to a software platform or utilize lower tech solutions to keep everyone in the loop?

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/scheduling-apps-and-sharing-info-with-clients-v9SHbXre Is there value in sharing detailed schedule with clients? How much is it worth to them? When we assign realistic costs to the time spent implementing, updating and maintaining software based solutions for schedule and budget tracking we find clients less interested in covering that amount, despite their desire for constant updates and access. Is it better to commit the time and money to a software platform or utilize lower tech solutions to keep everyone in the loop?

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]]> Scheduling Apps and Sharing Info with Clients Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:30:12 Is there value in sharing detailed schedule with clients? How much is it worth to them? When we assign realistic costs to the time spent implementing, updating and maintaining software based solutions for schedule and budget tracking we find clients less interested in covering that amount, despite their desire for constant updates and access. Is there value in sharing detailed schedule with clients? How much is it worth to them? When we assign realistic costs to the time spent implementing, updating and maintaining software based solutions for schedule and budget tracking we find clients less interested in covering that amount, despite their desire for constant updates and access. scheduling apps, scheduling, building consensus, management software, construction business, the build show, project management, budgeting false full 10 7d62f53a-0782-4384-bb12-1d1174daad4f Subcontractors vs. Employees What do you subcontract and what do you self perform? Can your subs complete things with the same result your crew would deliver? When building we are faced with a decision as to what work we will subcontract and what we’ll handle in-house. Some of these choices are simple (excavation, paint, etc.) but others are more nuanced, but the real trouble begins when we start talking about reaching one hundred percent completion. 

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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:38:57 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/subcontractors-vs-employees-E3fz3pf9 What do you subcontract and what do you self perform? Can your subs complete things with the same result your crew would deliver? When building we are faced with a decision as to what work we will subcontract and what we’ll handle in-house. Some of these choices are simple (excavation, paint, etc.) but others are more nuanced, but the real trouble begins when we start talking about reaching one hundred percent completion. 

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]]> Subcontractors vs. Employees Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:34:35 When building we are faced with a decision as to what work we will subcontract and what we’ll handle in-house. Some of these choices are simple (excavation, paint, etc.) but others are more nuanced, but the real trouble begins when we start talking about reaching one hundred percent completion. When building we are faced with a decision as to what work we will subcontract and what we’ll handle in-house. Some of these choices are simple (excavation, paint, etc.) but others are more nuanced, but the real trouble begins when we start talking about reaching one hundred percent completion. building consensus, construction business, subcontractors, the build show, residential homebuilding, construction management, management false full 9 2da03009-b183-40a2-80b9-964bd6704fe4 Master Builder History going back to the ancient Egyptians suggests that the Master Builders of that time weren’t just overseers but also designed and constructed things with their own hands. In todays residential build process things are way more specialized, so the guys discuss what it takes to be a builder these days and how each of them measure up. Spoiler: neither is willing to claim the title of “Master” despite their willingness to claim expertise as Builders.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:00:03 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/master-builder-eiM2MNpD History going back to the ancient Egyptians suggests that the Master Builders of that time weren’t just overseers but also designed and constructed things with their own hands. In todays residential build process things are way more specialized, so the guys discuss what it takes to be a builder these days and how each of them measure up. Spoiler: neither is willing to claim the title of “Master” despite their willingness to claim expertise as Builders.

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]]> Master Builder Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:29:24 History going back to the ancient Egyptians suggests that the Master Builders of that time weren’t just overseers but also designed and constructed things with their own hands. In todays residential build process things are way more specialized, so the guys discuss what it takes to be a builder these days and how each of them measure up. Spoiler: neither is willing to claim the title of “Master” despite their willingness to claim expertise as Builders. History going back to the ancient Egyptians suggests that the Master Builders of that time weren’t just overseers but also designed and constructed things with their own hands. In todays residential build process things are way more specialized, so the guys discuss what it takes to be a builder these days and how each of them measure up. Spoiler: neither is willing to claim the title of “Master” despite their willingness to claim expertise as Builders. building consensus, construction business, the build show, residential homebuilding, master builder false full 8 e7d7d7b7-2d8b-4eb9-bbe3-109b7f9fdcf3 Way To Smart Ever wonder how to keep up with the latest in the construction industry? What are the best resources for continuing education? We chat about the benefits of tailoring training to individual learning preferences, whether through videos, reading, peer support, in-person learning, and more. We also explore the importance of industry events, symposiums, and local networking for ongoing professional development. Plus, we discuss the significance of sharing knowledge and resources within the community to foster continuous learning and improvement. What are your go-to resources for continuing education?

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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/way-to-smart-d9Pg3oea Ever wonder how to keep up with the latest in the construction industry? What are the best resources for continuing education? We chat about the benefits of tailoring training to individual learning preferences, whether through videos, reading, peer support, in-person learning, and more. We also explore the importance of industry events, symposiums, and local networking for ongoing professional development. Plus, we discuss the significance of sharing knowledge and resources within the community to foster continuous learning and improvement. What are your go-to resources for continuing education?

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]]> Way To Smart Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:24:42 Ever wonder how to keep up with the latest in the construction industry? What are the best resources for continuing education? Travis and Brandon discuss the benefits of tailoring training to individual learning preferences, whether through videos, reading, peer support, in-person learning, and more. Ever wonder how to keep up with the latest in the construction industry? What are the best resources for continuing education? Travis and Brandon discuss the benefits of tailoring training to individual learning preferences, whether through videos, reading, peer support, in-person learning, and more. contractors, building science, professional development, construction education, the build show, construction management, construction costs false full 7 acda1617-1adf-45e7-bd3f-e06d9996ca8c Dedicated PM Travis and Brandon explore the idea of focusing on bigger projects to boost profits and streamline operations. They discuss the benefits of having dedicated teams for single projects, like specializing in hardwoods, which could cut down on headaches and increase revenue. Despite acknowledging the potential upsides, they also weigh the challenges of shifting their business model and express reservations about practical execution. Ultimately, they agree that finding the right balance between onsite management and self-performing tasks is key for each business's unique circumstances.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 21:28:18 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/dedicated-pm-Cgw669F_ Travis and Brandon explore the idea of focusing on bigger projects to boost profits and streamline operations. They discuss the benefits of having dedicated teams for single projects, like specializing in hardwoods, which could cut down on headaches and increase revenue. Despite acknowledging the potential upsides, they also weigh the challenges of shifting their business model and express reservations about practical execution. Ultimately, they agree that finding the right balance between onsite management and self-performing tasks is key for each business's unique circumstances.

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]]> Dedicated PM Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:23:14 Travis and Brandon explore the idea of focusing on bigger projects to boost profits and streamline operations. They discuss the benefits of having dedicated teams for single projects, like specializing in hardwoods, which could cut down on headaches and increase revenue. Travis and Brandon explore the idea of focusing on bigger projects to boost profits and streamline operations. They discuss the benefits of having dedicated teams for single projects, like specializing in hardwoods, which could cut down on headaches and increase revenue. building science, building consensus, construction business, the build show, project management, construction management, project manager false full 6 5f8cb3e9-0124-4ab9-a91c-fea5b66bf69c Ideal Plan Set Travis and Brandon discuss architectural plans for construction projects. They stress the importance of clear, comprehensive plans to avoid costly mistakes and ensure smooth execution. From foundation dimensions to roof construction details, they emphasize the need for precision in documentation to meet client expectations and facilitate effective communication between stakeholders. Despite differing opinions on the level of detail required, they ultimately agree to disagree.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 21:23:35 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/ideal-plan-set-mj_3rtm2 Travis and Brandon discuss architectural plans for construction projects. They stress the importance of clear, comprehensive plans to avoid costly mistakes and ensure smooth execution. From foundation dimensions to roof construction details, they emphasize the need for precision in documentation to meet client expectations and facilitate effective communication between stakeholders. Despite differing opinions on the level of detail required, they ultimately agree to disagree.

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]]> Ideal Plan Set Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:40:37 Travis and Brandon discuss architectural plans for construction projects. They stress the importance of clear, comprehensive plans to avoid costly mistakes and ensure smooth execution. Travis and Brandon discuss architectural plans for construction projects. They stress the importance of clear, comprehensive plans to avoid costly mistakes and ensure smooth execution. client management, building science, architecture, construction business, construction costs false full 5 500605e1-84d3-41bf-a689-ef65baf516b1 Rage Against the Energy Code Travis and Brandon jump into a discussion on building permits and energy regulations in Kansas City, Missouri. They delve into the complexities of meeting energy code requirements, particularly regarding insulation standards and their impact on construction costs and affordability.

Exploring the trade-offs between upfront costs and long-term benefits of energy-efficient housing, they emphasize the importance of durable structures and low operational costs mandated by the energy code. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by builders in adapting to evolving building codes, but also highlights successful examples, like high school students building energy-efficient houses annually. While there's a debate on the necessity of certain specifications, consensus is reached on the importance of caring about the job and delivering quality homes to clients.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 21:19:25 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/rage-against-the-energy-code-nLqwdA8X Travis and Brandon jump into a discussion on building permits and energy regulations in Kansas City, Missouri. They delve into the complexities of meeting energy code requirements, particularly regarding insulation standards and their impact on construction costs and affordability.

Exploring the trade-offs between upfront costs and long-term benefits of energy-efficient housing, they emphasize the importance of durable structures and low operational costs mandated by the energy code. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by builders in adapting to evolving building codes, but also highlights successful examples, like high school students building energy-efficient houses annually. While there's a debate on the necessity of certain specifications, consensus is reached on the importance of caring about the job and delivering quality homes to clients.

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]]> Rage Against the Energy Code Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:24:10 Travis and Brandon jump into a discussion on building permits and energy regulations in Kansas City, Missouri. They delve into the complexities of meeting energy code requirements, particularly regarding insulation standards and their impact on construction costs and affordability. Travis and Brandon jump into a discussion on building permits and energy regulations in Kansas City, Missouri. They delve into the complexities of meeting energy code requirements, particularly regarding insulation standards and their impact on construction costs and affordability. energy regulations, building science, building permits, construction codes, building consensus, custom homes, energy efficiency false full 4 95e4e702-76f8-41df-a8ff-6a7b406f323f Can People Change? In this episode, Travis and Brandon discuss complexities of inducing change within a business environment, particularly concerning team members' mindset and behavior. They share personal experiences, expressing frustration at the difficulty of fostering lasting change despite efforts to train and support individuals. The conversation revolves around whether inherent character traits can truly be altered and if sustained transformation is achievable. While they acknowledge instances of progress, they’re ultimately skeptical about the ability of individuals to fundamentally change. They emphasize the importance of aligning mindset with organizational goals, particularly in leadership roles, and highlight the necessity of recognizing the limitations of change.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 21:16:33 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/can-people-change-hSPA1Vbq In this episode, Travis and Brandon discuss complexities of inducing change within a business environment, particularly concerning team members' mindset and behavior. They share personal experiences, expressing frustration at the difficulty of fostering lasting change despite efforts to train and support individuals. The conversation revolves around whether inherent character traits can truly be altered and if sustained transformation is achievable. While they acknowledge instances of progress, they’re ultimately skeptical about the ability of individuals to fundamentally change. They emphasize the importance of aligning mindset with organizational goals, particularly in leadership roles, and highlight the necessity of recognizing the limitations of change.

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]]> Can People Change? Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:26:00 Travis and Brandon discuss complexities of inducing change within a business environment, particularly concerning team members' mindset and behavior. Travis and Brandon discuss complexities of inducing change within a business environment, particularly concerning team members' mindset and behavior. building science, custom homes, construction business, the build show, project management, management false full 3 5fc4f1ec-4c07-4947-ab2c-70f38c77faab Specs vs. Custom The majority of new home built in America this year will be constructed as speculative projects by a wide margin. Profit margins on custom homes tend to be more substantial while spec builders rely on higher speed, lower costs and greater volume to make the smaller margins more profitable. While both our hosts are known for pursuing high performance and extreme durability through building science, they differ greatly on whether or not it makes sense to build spec homes, and they discuss their individual experiences that led to those views. Brandon explains the unfortunate reality of the uninformed buyer and both hosts lament the lack of market support to align the value of better built home details with initial costs. Operational costs and health impacts being summarily dismissed in the home pricing equation have led to a race to the bottom, and the impacts to our economy and environment reflect that. This episode seeks to answer, “does it make sense to build spec homes”?

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 21:13:06 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/specs-vs-custom-QejBVg8t The majority of new home built in America this year will be constructed as speculative projects by a wide margin. Profit margins on custom homes tend to be more substantial while spec builders rely on higher speed, lower costs and greater volume to make the smaller margins more profitable. While both our hosts are known for pursuing high performance and extreme durability through building science, they differ greatly on whether or not it makes sense to build spec homes, and they discuss their individual experiences that led to those views. Brandon explains the unfortunate reality of the uninformed buyer and both hosts lament the lack of market support to align the value of better built home details with initial costs. Operational costs and health impacts being summarily dismissed in the home pricing equation have led to a race to the bottom, and the impacts to our economy and environment reflect that. This episode seeks to answer, “does it make sense to build spec homes”?

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]]> Specs vs. Custom Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones 00:32:10 The majority of new home built in America this year will be constructed as speculative projects by a wide margin. While both our hosts are known for pursuing high performance and extreme durability through building science, they differ greatly on whether or not it makes sense to build spec homes, and they discuss their individual experiences that led to those views. The majority of new home built in America this year will be constructed as speculative projects by a wide margin. While both our hosts are known for pursuing high performance and extreme durability through building science, they differ greatly on whether or not it makes sense to build spec homes, and they discuss their individual experiences that led to those views. building science, building consensus, custom homes, construction business, the build show, building business, construction costs false full 2 b249a5e8-caf7-4dd4-b258-5ba37e05a1b8 Who Do I Think You Are? Welcome to the Building Consensus Podcast where we seek common ground on the issues we face in residential homebuilding despite our different backgrounds and opposing viewpoints. Rather than just your typical resume read-off, the guys thought it might be more fun to introduce each other with some overly creative, perhaps dubious back stories. This episode gives Travis and Brandon the opportunity to pick at one another a bit before revealing the accurate versions of their paths into the building trades. With the silliness out of the way we learn who these guys really are, what they do, and then get some insight into why they so often view building problems from opposing perspectives.

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Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt
Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt
Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ 
Brandon’s Instagram: @joneshomeskc

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]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 18:28:43 +0000 elisabeth@buildproductions.com (Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt) https://building-consensus.simplecast.com/episodes/who-do-i-think-you-are-uZCYZ73f Welcome to the Building Consensus Podcast where we seek common ground on the issues we face in residential homebuilding despite our different backgrounds and opposing viewpoints. Rather than just your typical resume read-off, the guys thought it might be more fun to introduce each other with some overly creative, perhaps dubious back stories. This episode gives Travis and Brandon the opportunity to pick at one another a bit before revealing the accurate versions of their paths into the building trades. With the silliness out of the way we learn who these guys really are, what they do, and then get some insight into why they so often view building problems from opposing perspectives.

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Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt
Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt
Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ 
Brandon’s Instagram: @joneshomeskc

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]]> Who Do I Think You Are? Brandon Jones, Travis Brungardt 00:14:53 Welcome to the Building Consensus Podcast where we seek common ground on the issues we face in residential homebuilding despite our different backgrounds and opposing viewpoints. Welcome to the Building Consensus Podcast where we seek common ground on the issues we face in residential homebuilding despite our different backgrounds and opposing viewpoints. building science, residential homebuilding, build false full 1