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Building Consensus | Episode 180: Stick Frame versus Truss
Episode 180
Comparing the cost, speed and quality of framing with traditional dimensional lumber against the potential labor and schedule advantages of engineered trusses leaves the fellas far from consensus. While there are some absolute certainties in building (it always costs more later, it always takes longer…) this key decision rests squarely on “it depends”.
Building Consensus | Episode 178: Movin' On Up
Episode 178
Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool?
Building Consensus | Episode 177: New Year, New Me
Episode 177
A reflective New Year episode of the Building Consensus Podcast covering lessons from 2025, product performance, and evolving best practices in building science. The hosts discuss education, innovation, and partnerships shaping smarter, higher-performance construction in 2026.
Building Consensus | Episode 174: Easier to Build New or Re-Do?
Episode 174
It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think.
Building Consensus | Episode 172: Not Mustard, Catch up.
Episode 172
It's been a minute since we got together so rather than seek a debate we just tried to connect on what's been going on with our projects, our teams and our lives. We won't solve your problems this week, but we'll let you into ours.
Building Consensus | Episode 171: HOA - Highly Onerous Assessment With Stephanie Dailey
Episode 171
Some jurisdictions have a notoriously tough codes enforcement official and others have almost no oversight. But what about the non-governmental burden of the HOA? Does this “authority” protect the community or drive the cost of housing way beyond what value it adds? This week the fellas are joined by @stephaniebuildsit to learn how a porta potty can cost you $28,000 in Utah.
Building Consensus | Episode 170: Serving, Not Selling with Dan Edelman
Episode 170
Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been.
Building Consensus | Episode 169: Affordable High Performance? with Jordan Smith
Episode 169
Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been.
Building Consensus | Episode 168: The Skill of the Irish (it ain’t luck!) With Michael Conneely
Episode 168
The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build.
