Building Consensus | Episode 104: Rage Against The Energy Code
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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Building Consensus LIVE: Heroes of Building Science
In the inaugural "Heroes of Building Science" recording at the Build Show LIVE 2024 we recognized the contributions of Dr. Joe Lstiburek. As well-known building science practicitioners and educators, Travis welcomes architect Steve Baczek and building science consultant Peter Yost to the next edition of "Heroes of Building Science" on the Building Consensus podcast as exemplary “curators of knowledge” in the area of design and construction.
Dreaming Big with Jason Bekebrede | Building Consensus Podcast Ep. 218
Episode 218
Brandon and Travis interview Jason Bekebrede on custom homebuilding, building science, energy efficiency, team delegation, work-life balance, education, knowledge sharing, and aligning construction business goals with personal life.
Building Consensus Podcast | Episode: 215 - Prioritize Practicality
Episode 215
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. There are a number of things we are doing to our homes now that don’t offer enough aesthetic benefit to justify their risk or inconvenience. So where should we prioritize practicality?
Building Consensus Podcast | Episode: 213 - Stackin’ Paper
Episode 213
Some people become very wealthy in the building industry, but it seems like they aren’t usually the ones actually doing the building. Maybe you don’t need to get to the point of owning a publicly held company to establish wealth as a tradesperson if you are open to dealing with rental properties.
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