The Build Show Podcast

This week on The Build Show Podcast, Matt revisits the reason he grew so passionate about building science: mold. Guest Cristina Greenfield recounts her family's ordeal with mold and its impact on their health, shedding light on the need for awareness and preventive measures. They delve into the specifics of mold proliferation, emphasizing the role of HVAC systems and proper insulation. Cristina u...

This week, Matt welcomes Mark Bowe (Host of Barnwood Builders), particularly known for his expertise in revitalizing centuries-old buildings while preserving their historical essence. Mark shares his journey from disassembling barns to founding his own business, overcoming hurdles like finding buyers and navigating the industry's intricacies. Since he founded his company in 1995, Mark and his crew...

This week, Matt is joined (live in studio!) by Eric Aune (aka @mechanicalhub), where they dive into the builder-subcontractor relationship. They emphasize the value of long-term partnerships with subcontractors and discuss specific examples, such as annual contract negotiations.  Moving forward, the discussion shifts to job site regulations and professionalism, highlighting the necessity of clear...

This week, Matt is joined by Chris Conway, a Virginia-based Veteran who found his post-service passion in making buildings better. Chris specializes in high-performance buildings, including multifamily and low-income sectors. Delving deep into energy efficiency, Matt and Chris discuss ventilation, insulation, and dehumidification, offering invaluable insights for builders and homeowners alike. The...

Matt sits down with Tae Kang to talk about Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, delving into their efforts to enhance skilled trades education. The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence awards $1.5 million to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in U.S. public high schools.  Matt and Tae highlight inspiring stories of teachers like Keith Baker and Mark Simmons,...

In this week’s episode, Matt talks to Peter Yost, an expert in testing construction materials in real-world conditions, also known as the "Wingnut Testing Facility". Peter shares that he started the Wingnut initiative after receiving a question about material longevity. He emphasizes the importance of field testing over standardized lab tests, highlighting the complexity of material performance un...

This week, Matt is joined by Kohta Ueno, Principal at Building Science Corporation.  They delve into Kohta’s serendipitous journey – from kitchen remodels to joining Building Science Corporation in 1998 after seeing Joe Lstiburek on a PBS episode. They discuss the company's focus on building failures and consulting services, explaining complex building science concepts to the public. Matt and Koht...

In this week’s podcast, Matt is joined by Craig Stevenson, President & Co-Founder of Auros Group, to talk about the intersection of building science and data science for the purpose of decarbonizing buildings. Auros mainly focuses on MUSH (Municipal, University, School, Hospital) commercial buildings, but he shares incredible insights on how the decarbonization of commercial buildings can translat...

In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt goes deep into integrating offsite and onsite construction, focusing on prefabs, with Edie Dillman of B.Public Prefab. They discuss how B.Public integrates air barriers and insulation and how these products are tools for a building team rather than replacements. They look at some of B.Public's R-values (ranging from 35 to 89), how they work wi...

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Matt Ferrell is a lifelong tech enthusiast who explores smart and sustainable technology and shares his experiences and thoughts on his YouTube channel @UndecidedMF . Ferrell is currently building a Net Zero home in Massachusetts. Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel:...

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