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Comparing the cost, speed and quality of framing with traditional dimensional lumber against the potential labor and schedule advantages of engineered trusses leaves the fellas far from consensus. While there are some absolute certainties in building (it always costs more later, it always takes longer…) this key decision rests squarely on “it depends”. Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

When Brett Rindt reached out with number of questions about the proper Building Science approach to employ at his home renovation in Golden, Colorado we thought that his questions could be answered to broader benefit. It’s a Building Consensus strategic advisory for Brett’s WUI zone deep energy retrofit that allows air sealing and insulating from the outside in!    Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool? Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman   Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

The fellas decide what from 2025 should be left behind and what change they will push for in 2026. From celebrating growth to making some strategic contractions, new materials that worked great or hard lessons learned that will now never be repeated, this is your end of your Building Consensus wrap up. Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Huber Engineered Woods   Learn more at: https://www.huberwood.com/ Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

When our team fails to follow instructions because they think they know better it wastes the time taken to plan the job, time spent to visit the site and lay out the crew as well as the time required for the lead to determine what happened and wether or not the new strategy is acceptable. Is following instructions the most valuable skill or would trade it for someone who knows their stuff? Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Diamond Kote.  Learn more at: https://diamondkotesiding.com/ and find them on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_kote/ Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman   Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

While it’s frustrating to be mistaken it absolutely maddening to be right when you think “this is going to be a problem”. Finding a way to work with a subcontractor who you knew was going to be a problem seems like an unfair burden to bear but perhaps we have only ourselves to blame. Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Diamond Kote.  Learn more at: https://diamondkotesiding.com/ and find them on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_kote/ Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think. Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Diamond Kote.  Learn more at: https://diamondkotesiding.com/ and find them on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_kote/ Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Many view the Passive House building standard as the pinnacle of high performance building but so often that view gets tied to specific products. While some make it easier than others, the technique is really the key so we discuss that with self-performer Jeremiah Sommer. Wether you certify with PHIUS or just build a Pretty Good House the strategies make all the difference. Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

It's been a minute since we got together so rather than seek a debate we just tried to connect on what's been going on with our projects, our teams and our lives. We won't solve your problems this week, but we'll let you into ours. Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Some jurisdictions have a notoriously tough codes enforcement official and others have almost no oversight. But what about the non-governmental burden of the HOA? Does this “authority” protect the community or drive the cost of housing way beyond what value it adds? This week the fellas are joined by @stephaniebuildsit to learn how a porta potty can cost you $28,000 in Utah. Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebuildsit/ Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman       Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been.  Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Brandon's Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/projects/gilman Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been.  Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit   Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build.  Huge Thanks to our episode sponsor: Champion. To learn more go to: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/ Follow Mike on Instagram and on the web:  https://www.greensidedesignbuild.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/greenside_design_build/?hl=en Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments. Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability? Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Champion. To learn more go to: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/ Find Travis & Brandon on the Web Travis’ Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Travis’ Instagram: @catalystbuilt Travis’ Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Brandon’s Instagram: @bbuildsit Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.