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Home Building Consensus

Episodes

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 173: Certifiably Passive with Jeremiah Sommer

Episode 173    

Passive House isn’t about products—it’s about technique. Jeremiah Sommer joins us to explore the core strategies behind PHIUS builds and Pretty Good Houses alike.

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.

Building Consensus | Episode 167: Watching Paint Dry

Episode 167    

When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments.

Building Consensus | Episode 166: What Cha What Cha Want

Episode 166    

The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability?

Building Consensus | Episode 165: Man or Zone Defense

Episode 165    

Did your client hire a person or did they hire a company? When they don’t see the same familiar face on site that “sold” them the job they can get a little unruly so let’s sort it out upfront.

Building Consensus | Episode 164: Failing Fast Fallacy

Episode 164    

If we try to rush to a solution it reduces the likelihood that it will lead to the best outcome. But where is the fine line where you wasted your time and your clients money looking for needlessly better?

Building Consensus | Episode 163: Putting The Suck In Success

Episode 163    

Surely the success of a project must be based on the amazing skill of the builder, or the master craftsmanship displayed by the trades, or even the exceptional architecture and detailed plans. Surely it can't just be as simple as setting clients expectations, can it? Find Travis & Brandon on the Web.

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