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Home Building Consensus

Building Consensus | Episode 104: 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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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: 217 - Be Kind But Beware

Episode 217    

Follow Travis & Brandon on Instagram and visit their website for more content. Keep boundaries with obligations to maintain balance in commitments.

Building Consensus Podcast | Episode: 216 - Are You Worth It?

Episode 216    

We all work because we want to have the benefits of more money, but how can we attain this ever-elusive “more”? There’s more steps to getting paid than just showing up and doing the work so let’s decide how to add value.

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: 214 - Kicking the Can

Episode 214    

It’s almost never good to put something off. Kicking the can down the road costs more time and money almost without exception, but are there some items that make sense to procrastinate on?

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.

Building Consensus Podcast | Episode: 212 - What’s Your Workflow?

Episode 212    

There’s always more to do than there are hours to get it down, so the way you use your time is critical to your success. Where can we trim wasteful efforts and establish more effective daily habits to gain more time?

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