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

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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

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Building Consensus | Episode 197: Am I On Speaker?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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