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 191: Who Plays Nice In The Sandbox?

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From time to time we have to schedule multiple trades in on top of each other to meet schedule. This can work, but only if all the players are organized and willing. The sandbox can be peaceful and productive if we can be nice or at least respectful, and if we all share the common goal.

Building Consensus | Episode 190: Out of Budget Sure, But Never Out of Options

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What do we do when our clients don't track their spending, can't stay on budget (or won't)? Is there a reasonable responsibility we face that all parties agree to? What can we do to help our clients and ourselves finish their projects on budget?

Building Consensus | Episode 189: Hold on Loosely

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If you can't relax your grip on the dollars in your budget or the tools in your hand it may just keep you from ever achieving the goals you've laid out. The fellas discuss wether it's worth discussing a dream you can never realize or if it's best to just crush that dream right out of the gate with the heavy weight of reality.

Building Consensus | Episode 188: Listener Helpline! Accessory Building Science

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Ryan writes in to ask if there’s a balance to be struck between building science based high performance goals and realistic expectations for an existing home or accessory building. Where’s the line between responsible investment and blatant disregard for budget or performance?

Building Consensus | Episode 187: Who’s a Big Boy - Part Deux

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On our last Who’s a Big Boy we discussed wether it makes sense to buy heavy equipment to operate in-house. Now it’s time to move that equipment around, along with all the material it pushes, pulls or places. So we ask: does it make sense to buy a dump trailer?

Building Consensus | Episode 186: Talkin’ Shop

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When does a company need a shop? Is it when they have too many tools and a bunch of stuff to store, when they make a product there that can be sold to pay the rent, or once you have so many people you need a place to congregate and operate?

Building Consensus | Episode 185: Warranty THIS!

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With the inherent risks in what we do there’s an important line to be drawn where our responsibility ends and the clients choices, maintenance (or disregard for both) begin. When they won’t follow our advice are we still gonna stand behind it?

Building Consensus | Episode 184: Pipeline for the People

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We constantly hear builders talking about the pipeline of work in queue and how they’re gonna load up… But should you ramp up and add crew to match the demand in the market? Or is it better to reduce the volume of input down to what your existing crew can manage?

Building Consensus | Episode 183: Blank Check or Calculate Risk

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Are we able to turn trade partners loose on are clients homes based purely on their track record of charging fairly or do we need that quote in writing first? It stinks to have to do all the admin and front end confirmation but it’s the only way to protect ourselves and our clients - except when it isn’t.

Building Consensus | Episode 182: From Private to General - Part 2 with Wolfgang Clapper

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Since Travis is always going on about how great his framer Wolfgang is, it comes as no surprise that Wolf is considering taking on the full scope of a renovation project. This led him to seek some advice on how to get started as a general contractor, what to include in the contract, estimating and pricing, dealing with subs and trying to profit. This is Part Two of the Q and A.

Building Consensus | Episode 181: From Private to General - Part 1 with Wolfgang Clapper

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Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones, and framer Wolfgang Clapper discuss the transition from trade contractor to general contractor, covering licensing, permits, proposals, contracts, and subcontractor relationships.