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Building Consensus | Episode 145: The Paradox of Help

Travis and Brandon explore the "paradox of help"—the challenge of hiring assistance in a growing construction business. They reflect on how bringing in new team members often creates more short-term problems before offering relief, due to training, onboarding, and cultural alignment. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of thoughtful growth, selective suffering, and finding the “right size” for a team. They also highlight how administrative bottlenecks can be just as challenging as fieldwork. Ultimately, they agree that building a business is about balance, intentionality, and continuous learning from hard-earned experience.

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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.

Building Consensus | Episode 199: Yo Partner! or No partner

Episode 199    

Having a business partnership rather than flying all your missions solo can certainly spread the burden and make it easier to bear, but it also complicates decision making and invites debate. Would you be better of going it alone?

Building Consensus | Episode 198: Dollars and Sense

Episode 198    

Constantly monitor and analyze labor rates, material costs, and market forces to stay ahead in the changing economy. Thank you Rings End for sponsoring. Visit https://www.ringsend.com/ to learn more.

Building Consensus | Episode 197: Am I On Speaker?

Episode 197    

In lamenting the many trials and tribulations they suffer day in and day out the fellas identify a few pet peeves that have real impacts. 

Building Consensus | Episode 196: Good, Better, Best

Episode 196    

No, GBB should not be abandoned, but instead redefined to prioritize quality and value over the perception of upgrades.

Building Consensus | Episode 195: Modesty: Asset or Liability

Episode 195    

It’s always good to listen before you speak, learn what you can from others and maintain humility as we move through the world. That said, can you defer too much or spend too much time communicating praise of others when you should be positioning yourself as the valued expert? Sometimes we need a confident take-charge general in pursuit of productivity.

Building Consensus | Episode 194: Gratuitous Contracting

Episode 194    

In renovation and service industries, holiday bonuses and extra appreciation are appreciated but far from expected. As gratuity culture expands across other industries, should service providers in renovation also become part of the tipping expectation?

Building Consensus | Episode 193: Does Brandon's Perm Matter?

Episode 193    

Brandon stirs things up with another vapor debate, as he and Travis discuss how much material permeance really matters in building assemblies.

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