Episodes
Build Podcast | Episode 183: Attainable High Performance
Episode 183
This week's Build Podcast features a conversation between Matt and builder, educator, and longtime friend Jordan Smith where they dive deep into one of the most important questions in residential construction today: how do you build high-performance homes without blowing the budget?
Build Podcast | Episode 175: Stop Bidding for Free (why every builder needs a pre-construction agreement)
Episode 175
Matt is joined by Risinger Build Executive Project Manager Daniel Glauser to discuss pre-construction service agreements (PSAs), emphasizing the importance of getting paid for the extensive time and effort builders invest before actual construction begins. They explain how PSAs help weed out unserious clients, foster transparent collaboration with architects and homeowners, and ultimately ensure a smoother, more efficient building process.
Build Podcast | Episode 174: How Will Tariffs Impact Builders?
Episode 174
The Build Podcast tackles a very timely and top-of-mind topic: tariffs. This episode dives deep into the current (as of April 28, 2025) and forecasted state of the U.S. housing and remodeling industry, with a spotlight on tariffs, economic uncertainty, and demographic trends. Matt is joined by two experts from Zonda (a leading housing data and insights company) to discuss how global tariffs are expected to raise material costs by up to 9%.
Build Podcast | Episode 173: Ask The Experts (Part 1)
Episode 173
Welcome to the first official “Ask The Experts” edition of Build. Matt answers real questions from builders, architects, and fans of the show. This episode covers a wide range of high-performance building topics that every pro should consider.
Build Podcast | Episode 172: What Makes a Great Project Manager?
Episode 172
What makes a great project manager in the residential construction world? Matt and Risinger Build business partner, Tim Hill, sit down to discuss what they’ve come to define as a GREAT project manager. Drawing on years of experience, they identify five essential qualities: leadership, collaboration, communication, work ethic, and people management.
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