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Building Consensus | Episode 183: Blank Check or Calculate Risk
Episode 183
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
Episode 182
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
Episode 181
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.
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 179: Building Science Review with Brett Rindt of Truewerk
Episode 179
When Brett Rindt reached out with number of questions about the proper Building Science approach to employ at his home renovation in Golden, Colorado we thought that his questions could be answered to broader benefit. It’s a Building Consensus strategic advisory for Brett’s WUI zone deep energy retrofit that allows air sealing and insulating from the outside in!
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.
