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Home Building Consensus

Episodes

Building Consensus | Episode 200: We Are Not Created Equal

Episode 200    

We all have our own strengths and weaknesses and each of us has potential and the ability to contribute. That said, there are simply some tasks that require a certain trait and we need to be honest about that. Painters need good eyesight, framers can’t be afraid of heights and so on.

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 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.

Building Consensus | Episode 192: Lemme Finish

Episode 192    

Travis Brungardt uses a candid shop-floor conversation to unpack one of construction’s toughest challenges: knowing when a project is truly finished. He discusses how builders often keep refining details long after schedules say the job should be done, chasing higher standards in trim, finishes, and overall presentation. The episode explores the tension between craftsmanship, timelines, budgets, and client expectations, especially when aesthetic standards are hard to define. Brungardt also talks through mockups, sample approvals, and clearer benchmarks as ways to reduce rework and liability. The broader theme centers on balancing perfectionism with practical project management in custom home building.

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