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Watch "live" Episodes of the Build Show with Matt and his guests going deep on the latest home building techniques and emerging best practices.
Learn from experts on the latest materials, lessons learned from failures, trial and error.
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Resiliency in Construction: Shifting the Paradigm Towards Better Materials and Methods for High Performance
07/20/2026
Building well means more than just meeting code—it's about building for performance and long-term durability. Learn how with Performance Building Solutions at https://knowbetter.buildshownetwork.com/kratos/.
Floors Under Pressure - Vapor Drive Vs. Flooring
02/24/2026
Luxury vinyl flooring is everywhere—and for good reason. It’s durable, affordable, and looks great. But when LVP is installed over a vented or unconditioned crawlspace, it can change how the entire floor assembly handles moisture. Highlight how vapor drive, permeability, and crawlspace conditions interact—and why some floor assemblies struggle when drying paths are blocked. Understanding the building science behind modern flooring choices so builders can make smarter decisions before problems show up. If you’re building in hot, humid climates—or installing LVP over crawlspaces—this session will help you think through the assembly, not just the finish. Key Takeaways: • How finish flooring permeability affects moisture movement in floor assemblies — and why low-permeability flooring like LVP can change drying potential over crawlspaces. • Why moisture issues are driven by system interactions — including the role of crawlspace conditions, insulation strategy, indoor temperature, and seasonal vapor drive. • How to think through floor assembly design to reduce moisture risk before installation — by understanding drying paths, coordinating with flooring requirements, and making climate-appropriate decisions. Panelists: Matt Risinger - Founder of Risinger Build and The Build Show Chris Clark - Warranty Claims Manager | Huber Engineered Woods Shane Nilles - Pacific Northwest Regional Manager | American Wood Council
How Contractors Increase Net Profit
02/24/2026
Getting more work matters. But growth alone doesn’t create profit — how your company operates while it grows does. In this webinar, Matt Risinger and Paul Atherton of HighSpire break down the operational disciplines that separate average construction companies from true wealth-building businesses. Rather than learning these lessons through years of trial, error, and expensive mistakes, this session dramatically compresses the learning curve. Attendees will learn how top-performing companies: • Optimize overhead and expenses to eliminate hidden profit leaks • Spot budget and schedule issues early using one critical KPI • Improve pre-construction to bill faster, reduce confusion, and improve client experience • Create real accountability across project teams without adding bureaucracy Think of this webinar as the construction-business equivalent of Neo “jacking in” and learning kung fu in The Matrix — years of painful, on-the-job learning replaced with clarity, pattern recognition, and proven tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with hard-earned operational insights from two of the most respected operators and educators in the industry. Key Takeaways: 1. How to Increase Net Profit without increasing annual volume of jobs. 2. The One KPI That Exposes Profit Fade Early 3. How to Protect Margins Through Pre-Construction and Accountability Panelists: Matt Risinger - Founder of Risinger Build and The Build Show Paul Atherton - Highspire CEO
Stego - Is Your Below Slab Vapor Barrier Really Doing Its Job
10/08/2025
Please join us for another Build Show Webinar! Today, Matt Risinger, Founder of Risinger Build and The Build Show, welcomes Stego Industries to the studio—featuring Tom Marks, Residential Project Manager, and Bret Houck, VP of Marketing & Development. Together, they tackle the critical question: Is your below-slab vapor barrier really doing its job? Through practical demonstrations, Matt and the Stego team reveal how easily concrete absorbs water vapor and why standard six-mil poly often fails to provide lasting protection.
Brick 101: Is It Really Too Expensive?
09/11/2025
Hosted by Matt Risinger and sponsored by General Shale, this session explores common misconceptions about brick. The panel covers cost comparisons with fiber cement, long-term durability, energy efficiency, and design versatility. Through live demos, case studies, and Q&A, builders and homeowners gain practical insights into why brick remains a timeless, sustainable, and cost-effective choice for modern construction.
Becoming an Extreme Builder - Benefits of a SIPs Lead Program
01/27/2025
Are you ready to elevate your construction business to the next level? Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Matt Risinger, founder of The Build Show and Risinger Build. Along with Perry Penske, Senior Sales Executive, Eric Couts, Extreme SIPs Builder, and Todd Erskin, Extreme SIPs Builder, we’ll explore how becoming a dealer for Extreme Panel Technologies can revolutionize your business and position you as a leader in modern, high-performance construction.
Hybrid Heating Systems for New and Retrofit Homes
01/09/2025
Join industry experts Brian Cordill, Director of Residential Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, and Matt Risinger, a leading voice in building science, for an in-depth webinar on hybrid heating systems. Learn how these innovative systems combine the best of heat pump technology with the reliability of propane to optimize energy use, enhance comfort, and reduce carbon emissions. Brian, with decades of experience, and Matt, known for his expertise in sustainable building, will cover technical insights, real-world applications, and the future of home heating.
Hybrid HVAC, Thermal Storage & Net Zero Goals
10/15/2024
Matt Risinger and Ian Shulman discuss hybrid HVAC systems, focusing on integrating solar thermal with heat pumps to optimize performance and energy storage for short, medium, and long-term goals. Key topics include solar energy use, storage methods, and combining HVAC systems for improved efficiency in housing.
In a Modern Society, Having a Reliable Source of Power is Crucial
10/08/2024
This webinar, hosted by Matt Risinger and Tim Hill, discusses reliable power sources, covering temporary and backup systems, integrated generation, and storage options. Sponsored by Champion Power Equipment, it emphasizes future-proofing and cost-saving solutions for maintaining safety, convenience, and functionality in everyday life.
