The Build Show Podcast

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt is joined by our very own Lydia Crowder and Brent Hull. Today, our experts are talking drywall and wall finishes. Brent walks us through some of the history of American home building, and how we got from wattle and daub to wire lathe to the plethora of finishing styles today. They discuss finish levels throughout the market and walk through certain applic...

On this episode of the Build Show podcast, Matt and guest Robbie Davis, owner of Delta Millworks, an architectural mill and experts in shou-sugi-ban. Matt and Robbie discuss wood as infrastructure and how the industry moved away from its use in outdoor locations like siding, decks, and fascia, but are now using wood more than ever. They talk about forest management, sustainability, and tree farmin...

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt speaks to Brian Long, one of the best builders Matt's ever met. Brian is the owner of Brian Long Custom Homes, and he and Matt met back in 2015. The two Texas-based builders discuss waterproofing, covering everything from the "double burrito" to a few of their waterproofing mistakes. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show Networ...

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt meets with Witt Smith, a second generation engineer to discuss residential engineering. They discuss alternative building systems like SIPs panels, insulated concrete forms, and ICFs. Are these alternative methods just hype, or is all the buzz justified? Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show Network.  https://www.facebook.com/b...

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt and Eric Aune are going to take a deep dive into the best plumbing specs. They'll compare plumbing systems and nerd out over PEX. They touch on Viega and Uponor products, talk about copper piping, and Eric shares his experience with dry fitting. They even touch on plumbing for the zombie apocalypse and PTC (Push to Connect) systems. Whether you're a build...

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt and Steve Baczek are going to break down everything he knows about Building Science in just about 30 minutes. Whether you’re a veteran of building science or not, this episode is going to be valuable. What you’ll learn: The true definition of the term building science The role of climate, location and water in your builds Were houses built better in the p...

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Brian Ciciora, CEO and Founder, Truewerk Workwear, to talk about the story of the American workman and why what you wear on the job matters. Think about it—everything you communicate, what you wear, and how you present yourself is a big deal for your business, so this episode will dive into innovations that protect the American worker, includ...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt sits down with his VP of Construction, Tim Hill, to chat about why they build homes. Some might say it’s certainly not for the money, though sometimes the money is pretty good, but really, they narrow it down to two reasons: relationships and the fact that they enjoy being heroes. (Yes, you can be a hero in the building industry). Listen in and mull over...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Build CEO Steve Lesem and Tim Hill, Build VP of Construction to discuss client expectations. Many clients start projects with some preconceived notions or ideas set from television shows they’ve watched or prior conversations they’ve had, but those ideas are not necessarily rooted in reality. It’s important for builders to understand what the...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Corbett and Grace Lunsford, Hosts of Home Diagnosis, and who Matt considers the OG YouTubers, to discuss building high performance houses and the microbiology that goes into it. They'll talk history of our homes, facts and stats that may surprise you, as well as a deep dive into the chemistry behind indoor air quality and materials we use to...

The pending possible recession is top of mind for Matt. So, this week he’s sitting down with his friend, and fellow YouTuber, Kevin AKA “Meet Kevin” to talk about what builders, architects, landlords and homeowners should be doing to prepare for what could come. Kevin is an expert in both real estate and investing/finance and the two will discuss the overall market, what happens to housing sales d...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Rex Tibbens, CEO of Frontdoor and Travi Brungardt, Builder and Co-Owner, Catalyst Construction to talk about a topic that we just can't talk about enough: young people in the trades. You might want to listen to this episode while driving the kids around! The three will discuss the need for more tradesmen in the industry, the value proposition...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt gets his VP of Construction, Tim Hill, back on to discuss water, water management, and the mistakes and problems that come along with it. This is a core topic to builders and there's a need to understand this because ultimately water is our number one enemy and a building's number one enemy for durability. Water in all of its forms accounts for 80% of con...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is asking what we're all thinking: when will this supply chain get back to normal? After returning from the International Builders Show and listening to fellow builders, he realized that almost everyone is feeling the same way around the country, asking questions like: when will this ease a bit? What will it look like as it changes? Here to join him in th...

Chad Gillespie Senior Manager, Performance Construction at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US joins matt to take on a very specific topic: a subset of HVAC around ducted and ductless. The two will dive deep into this to tach us exactly what a ducted unit is and exactly what a ductless unit is. (Hint: ductless= an indoor unit that has no ductwork attached and connects to the heat pump system.) The t...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Travis and Joe of Catalyst Construction to discuss what it takes to encourage young people to get into the trades. They'll discuss what got them involved in the industry, inspired them to snag multiple skilled licenses, and why it's so important for 20-somethings to get busy early. Find out what makes the industry not only enjoyable, but prof...

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt chats with his colleagues Steve Lesem and Tim Hill to dig into the topic of better home building. While a typical explanation might involve craftsmanship, the level of fit and finish of a house, the sustainable practices or materials that used during the build, or the cost of construction and the value engineering that went into making sure it was a good...

Matt’s back with Season 2 of The Build Show Podcast. He’s joined by Steve Lesem to tackle the topic of… Matt’s house! How did it turn out? What was it like building a house? What lessons were learned and what would he have done differently if he had to do it all over again. After 25 years of building, this was the first time Matt ever built a house from the ground up so there’s a lot of valuable k...

Join Matt on this episode of The Build Podcast as he recaps 2021. Matt reflects on the boom in business in 2021 with some predictions for 2022. He also discusses his personal build (which is finally complete), his colleagues that have been instrumental in the past year, challenges that arose, and the new and exciting aspects of Build Show Network. Get personal with Matt on this episode. Watch full...

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On this episode of The Build Podcast, Steve Lesem, CEO, Risinger Build, fills in for Matt. He sits down with Travis Brown, Matt’s Construction Attorney to discuss what to do when you’ve done all the things discussed on last week’s episode, but still find yourself in some legal trouble. The two explore what happens when you do have a dispute and perhaps a lawsuit has been threatened. Or maybe even...

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On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt and Tim Hill discuss all things maintenance: annual maintenance, seasonal maintenance, and all the things you need to think about after you've completed the house to make sure it continues to function in tip top shape. They’ll also introduce some considerations for both pre and during construction that will help to support a “maintenance free” house – but...

In this post-COVID era, builders are actually faced with a ton of work, however, due to certain supply chain challenges, they aren’t exactly able to deliver on some of the promises they’d like to make to clients. On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt gets real about the issues he’s facing, along with plenty of other industry professionals. From products delivery delays to being unable to find...