In the House

On this episode of In the House, I sit down with Ben Baker and Todd Roberts of US Lumber Brokers. Ben gives us a brief history of the company and how they seek to serve their clients and community. We have an in depth discussion about thermally modified and acedylated hardwoods; what are they, and how can they be utilized on your next project? If quality if of the highest importance, then their Pr...

Today on In the House I sit down with John Gioffre of Revent Builds. John talks about how he got his start in construction by flipping low income properties. Today, John and his team specialize in building custom homes that reflect the unique tastes of their clients. We discuss some of our favorite parts of the job and what mindset you should have, to be a successful builder. I hope you like this...

Today on In the House I talk with Trent Depth of Timber Builders. We talk about all things mass timber, and the expected growth of the mass timber market over the next several years. We discuss the numerous roles that Timber Builders take on, from finding an architect or engineer, to development, to bidding and install, they can do it all. We talk through some of the benefits of building with mass...

Welcome to in the house! Today I talk with John Nelson of Austin Retrofit. Austin Retrofit is a window and door supplier and installer in Austin, Texas. We talk about the history of the company starting with John’s father and the growth of the company over the years. John talks about the mission of Austin Retrofit, and how he keeps his employees on track with those goals. Every builder and subcont...

On this episode of In the House I sit down with Ross Van Burkleo of Jenkins Design Build in Bee Cave TX. We talk about Ross's background in the paper industry and some similarities selling paper and selling custom homes. Ross's role as Customer Experience Director provides valuable insight into what makes a good client. Also, how do you find good clients? Ross also talks about this year's HBA hous...

On this episode of In the House I speak with Adam Weedman, owner of Bin Dumped in Austin Tx. We talk about his background and how he found his way into the dumpster business. We discuss the challenges he faced at startup and the difficulty of growing a company to keep up with demand. Adam shares what he thinks the key to success is in this competitive environment. Don't forget to subscribe, share...

On this episode of In the House we sit down with Arturo "JJ" Rivera. JJ is a carpenter with Cortez Fine Woodworking and I get to talk with him about how he found himself in the carpentry trade. JJ tells me about his background and what his interests were as a kid. JJ also has experience as a project manager so he is able to provide me with some valuable feedback. We dive into some things that proj...

On this episode of In the House we sit down with Daniel Glauser of Risinger Build to discuss his personal remodel project. Daniel is remodeling his 1970's home to passive house standards. We talk about some things to consider if you are looking to build a passive house. Listen to Daniel's reasoning behind going for passive house certification. We dive into Daniel's background and how he found hims...

Today on in the house, we sit down with Nicole Blair. Nicole is an architect and general contractor in Austin TX. Her practice focuses on residential, small commercial, and public art building projects. Her projects have received design awards at the local (AlA Austin), state (Texas Society of Architects), and international (Dezeen) levels, and her work has been published by Architectural Record,...

Today on In the House, we sit down with Matt Garcia and Nicole Marshall of Matt Garcia Design. We talk about their background and their pathway into design. We discuss a recent remodel of theirs that Adrian and I toured and we learn about some of the challenges associated with that project. We talk at length about some of their work and how early they like to involve the builder in that process. T...

Today on In the House, we sit down with Kyle McCollum of McCollum Studio Architects. We talk about Ledgeway Modern, their project recently featured on this year's AIA tour. We also have an important discussion about his work with the Austin 20, a non profit group that helps young women find a new life after recovering from being sex trafficked. We hope you like this episode. If you do, share with...

Today on in the house, we sit down with Michael Crane of Rockwool Insulation and the host of BS&Beer Austin. Michael tells us his story and we talk about all things Rockwool. We talk about why he started BS&Beer and some of the great topics they cover. Hang on, cause it gets a little nerdy! We hope you like this episode. If you do, share with a friend and give us a five star rating! Thanks...

Today on in the house, we sit down with Luke Mezger of Mezger Homes. Luke is a builder and business owner in Austin Texas. We talk about what it was like growing up in a small town and going through the Texas A&M Construction Science Program. We also get Luke's opinion on how the construction industry has changed over the years. We hope you like this episode. If you do, share with a friend and...

On this episode of in the house, we sit down with Wade Lombard. This episode is a continuation of Episode 10, in which we discuss 5 points you could use to establish a culture, in any organization, that is grounded in excellence. Follow along as we discuss more about the home care industry and the next five points of Wade’s presentation. We hope you like this episode. If you do, share with a frien...

On this episode of in the house we sit down with Brent Fannin. Brent is the founder of FIA homes in Austin, Texas. We talk to Brent about how he came to be in the construction industry and how FIA homes started. We discuss a couple of his projects currently underway and we talk about the deficit in skilled labor and some potential solutions. We hope you like this episode. If you do, share with a f...

On this episode of In the House we sit down with Aaron Prinz. Aaron is the creator of the Design:ED Podcast, produced by Architectural Record. We discuss Aaron's unique background as a comedian and what led him into the field of architecture. He tells us what inspired him to start his podcast and we talk about some of the amazing guests he has brought on over the years. We hope you like this episo...

On this episode of In the House we sit down with Wade Lombard. Wade is the founder of Square Cow Moovers based out of Austin Texas. Wade shares some of the lessons he has learned over the past 15 years with the company, He defines what it means to be grounded in excellence and offers a boots on the ground perspective to managing projects and running a business. We hope you like this episode, if yo...

On this episode of In the House we sit down with Christy Taylor. Christy is a principal architect at Chioco Design and president of the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Christy tells us about her path into architecture and she gives us an inside look into the AIA and what they do for the Austin community. We hope you like this episode, if you do, share with a friend and give...

On this episode we sit down with Keith Davis Young. Keith is a local artist and designer and today we discuss his collaboration with brands such as Willie Nelson, St. Elmo Brewing Co., Independence Brewing Co. among many others. We dive into some of his current projects and discuss the many ways Keith challenges himself in his quest for inspiration. Also, Mark graces us all with his take on the si...

Today on In the House we sit down with Jason Hebert of Jenkins Design Build in Bee Cave TX. We talk about Jason's time working as an architect in California and discuss some of the similarities between the Texas hill country and the golden state. We discuss some of our favorite, and least favorite, building materials and we talk about some of Jason's designs that are currently on the books. We hop...

Today on In the House, we sit down with Matt Fajkus of Matt Fajkus Architecture in Austin Tx. We look back on Matt's formative years and find out what drew him into the field of architecture. We talk about the significance of nature and the differences between modernism and classical architecture. We get a crash course on sustainability in design, and we also talk about what makes the team at MF a...

Today on In the House, we sit down with Luis Garcia. Luis is a project manager for a design build firm in Austin TX that specializes in 3D printed structures. Not only will you learn about Luis's journey through the design and construction industry, you will get to hear about the unique challenges he and his team face every day while working with these innovative 3D printers. We hope you enjoy thi...

Today on In the House, we sit down with Christian Klein of Drophouse Design. Drophouse is a steel fabrication shop and is responsible for producing amazingly complex yet beautifully crafted designs. Christian and his team showcase their passion and artistry in every project. We talk about Christians background in Naval Architecture; we discuss business development and the affect of AI in the desig...

Today on In the House we examine how one would build cost efficient, yet thoughtfully designed homes on a large scale. We sit down with Nathan Siems, a Senior Architect with a design build firm in Austin TX that specializes in 3D printed homes. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Thanks for listening! - Co-host: Mark Lakins Guest host: Adrian Fudge - If you like this episode, please subscribe and...

For this episode we sit down with Adrian Fudge, a Senior Project Manager at Dalgleish Construction. Today we ask what it takes to be “The Man in the Arena”, a quote by Theadore Rosevelt. Adrian also gives us guidance on accountability and how to bring out the best in people while working together as a team. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! - Co-host: Mark Lakins - Music from #Uppbeat (f...