The Build Show Podcast

From freezing temperatures, heat waves, wildfires, and floods, most of the U.S. is plagued with one form of disaster or another. On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by his VP of Construction and good friend, Tim Hill, to discuss how to stay prepared for whatever disaster comes your way. They’ll address each disaster, as well as some great solutions for each including different typ...

On this episode of The Build Show Network Podcast, Matt and Steve Baczek build on their previous conversation about building efficiently right from the start. While last conversation centered on handling clients’ requirements and expectations at the onset, as well as specific measures of efficiency, this episode will dive deeper into the details: framing, HVAC, insulation and the other “nerdy minu...

On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Steve Baczek team up to mull over a very important question: how do we design a good quality, efficient, durable house that’s going to be long lasting – right from the start? As a builder, Matt often gets plans in various stages of completion, sometimes fully finished plans that cause him to wonder how he’s going to build in a way that keeps clie...

On this episode, Matt sits down with another one of the newest Build Show Network contributors to chat. Meet Doug Cameron, owner of a boutique design-build company called “EcoSafe Spaces,” (currently branded as “ESS Design+Build” or simply “ESS”). Learn more about holistic building science and intention-based homebuilding practices. You’ll hear the personal stories that led Doug along on his path,...

On this episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Zack Dettmore, another one of the newest contributors to BuildShowNetwork.com. Learn more about his business, Dettmore Home Improvements, and discover the backstory that led to his passion for carpentry. Discover what drove him to start a business, as well as the unique services he provides. He started his company as a one-man operation and it quic...

Today I’m chatting with Eric Aune from @mechanicalhub, one of our newer contributors to the Build Show Network and a Mechanical Contractor, Plumber, and HVAC specialist based out of Minnesota. We’ll be talking all about his career, how he got to where he is today, how his engineering spirit as a youngster led him to pursue an apprenticeship over college, and how this ultimately resulted in him sta...

Today I’m very excited to be talking with one of our newest members of the Build Show Network,  Lydia Crowder. You might already know her from her Instagram page @drywallshorty and she's a drywall contractor from Bozeman, MT with 18 years of experience in the industry. We’ll be chatting to her all about the business side of building, learning curves in the drywall industry, and working in extreme...

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my VP of Construction, Tim Hill. Tim is in his 40th year of construction and we’re looking at framing, how it’s evolved and changed since he started working in the industry back in the 70s. We’ll be taking a look at both the labor aspect and even the lumber, how that’s changed and what lessons he, and I have both learned  through the years. Watch full episodes...

On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Steve Lesem, COO, Risinger Builds chats with expert Bill Blalock from Concept Electronics to chat about low voltage and wiring systems in the home. After a recent announcement from a production home builder who was certifying homes for all wireless operation (meaning eliminating costs from the home and just allowing everything to be done wirelessly), we w...

On this week’s episode of the Build Show Podcast, I’m joined by my COO Steve Lesem to talk all about wiring in the house. We dig deep into low voltage systems, fiber optic technologies, WiFi Certified Housing and a whole lot more as we talk about how we can “futureproof” our homes so they’re ready for the tech of the future. As an electrical engineering graduate who then worked in high tech and so...

On today’s episode of the Build Show, I’m joined once again by my COO Steve Lesem to discuss all about the business side of building and more comprehensively, how we educate our clients on certain aspects of their build so they can make an informed decision about what they’re putting into their home. On any build, one of the major factors clients discuss is cost. However, we like to think of thing...

On today’s episode of the Build Show Podcast, I’m joined by Josh Roth. We’ve talked already on our YouTube channel about this topic briefly, but today we’re going into a little more detail. Well, be chatting about exterior wood and how to do it right and discuss the process of pressure treating different woods and wood before we take a look into the AWPA’s standards for different types and woods a...

On today’s episode of the Build Show, sponsored by Builder’s First Source, we’re chatting with Tim Hill, my VP of construction, all about HVAC systems We’ll talk about the good, the bad and best that we’ve seen over the years, what we personally like to have on our builds and the process we go through to decide the best HVAC system for our clients.   Tim offers insight on his HVAC philosophy where...

On today’s episode, things are slightly different. We’ve got a part two and are following on from las week’s episode all about building science. This week we’re creating a whole new definition of building science is for a new generation of well-built houses and I’m joined, once again, by Kristof Irwin from Positive Energy – a thought leader in his field and a good friend. Kristof gives us a recap...

On today’s episode, sponsored by Nuvo H2O and Aquor, we’re talking about a topic I absolutely love – mechanicals that last. I’m joined by guest expert Eric Aune, aka @mechanicalhub on Instagram who has over 20 years of experience in the industry and we dive into plumbing and heating systems, typical life spans and longevity of products. Eric also gives us his recommendations on what mechanicals he...

Today on the Build Show, we’re talking all about the future of Building Science and Systems Thinking with my very special guest; a long-time friend, colleague, and one of THE brightest minds in the Industry, Kristof Irwin from Positive Energy. We’re going to be covering A LOT today in a short amount of time and Kristof is super excited to be talking us through the concept of building science. He d...

So, you want to be a builder? Then today’s episode, Sponsored by Builder’s First Source, is definitely for you. I’m joined by my friend Luke Mezger who is sharing a little bit about his story and how he took his childhood fascinations for all things building (he used to love breaking apart toys as a kid and putting them back together) into the career he has today. He highlights some of the key poi...

On today’s episode, sponsored by Builder’s First Source, I’m going solo and talking you through my top 10 pet peeves when it comes to a build. From cheap plastic vents and missing post bases to cheaply made floors that cause all the problems when installing furniture. I’ll be addressing each point in more detail and I even throw in a few insider tips on the way to help you get the most out of any...

On today’s episode of the Build Show we’re doing something a little different. As Father’s Day is fast approaching, I’m joined by my buddy Tim Hill to talk you through a bunch of cool items you can get your Dad this Father’s Day. We’re taking a bit of a practical approach today and helping you out with more “useful” gift ideas, from everyday items, to things your Dad might want in his truck or eve...

Today I’m joined by my COO, Steve Lesem, to talk all about balancing the cost vs performance aspects on a build. We all want to have a nice home, and of course, if we had an unlimited budget, we could just buy top of the range products for every aspect. However, that’s not usually the way it works. So, how do we make that compromise when it comes to quality and cost? How do we find the right balan...

This week I’m going to be talking about a really important topic, that not all podcasters or builders might mention as we don’t want it to come across the wrong way. However, it’s super important which is why I’ve decided to go there. Today we’re talking all about build quality and what the standard Litmus test should be for a good vs. a not-so-good build and if this same test could be used to ass...

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On today’s podcast I’m joined by special guest Jeff Rettig, VP of Supply Chain at Builders First Source to talk about the crazy spike in the commodities market especially surrounding lumber products. Lumber prices have sky rocketed recently by almost 4 times compared to what they were this time last year and with demand increasing and supplies tightening due to varying factors, it’s having a huge...

On today’s episode I’m joined by two very special guests from the go-to company for all your sealant caulk, and stain needs -- Sashco. Nathan and Les are discussing all things supply chain disruption (it sure has been crazy out there) and what to do if you can’t find your preferred product for a build. With an increased demand for housing and this bottleneck in the supply chain, it’s become a litt...

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