Builder Tactics

Damien and Jason discuss Building Science with Matthew Cooper of PEGENV.com. We discuss the thermal envelope, building systems and how the separate components work together to produce high performance homes.

Damien and Jason discuss inspections for critical stages of a construction project and give tips for what to look for and why.

Damien and Jason talk tech through the years in construction, sort of.  Their focus is on construction management software programs and what to look for when selecting a program.

Damien and Jason talk about the importance of not getting overly stressed. They discuss causes of stress and anxiety on the job site and the effects it can have on your mental and physical well being.  They also offer some advice on how to manage stress and maintain calm during stressful situations.  Enjoy.

Damien and Jason try to make sense of builder accounting practices.  Job numbers, cost codes base budgets and a bunch of other boring stuff.

In this episode Jason And Damien answer listener questions and respond to your comments.

Today Jason and Damien discuss best practices for managing trade partners. We talk about "old school" versus "new School" styles of construction management and the importance of understanding what's in the scope of work for each of the trade partners working on your job site.

In this episode Damien and Jason answer questions from listeners and respond to listener comments.

Damien and Jason discuss sediment and erosion control AKA Dirt.  In this episode the guys break down sediment and erosion control to it's simplest form and explain the importance of keeping dirt and trash in their place.

Damien and Jason interview a group of trade school students followed by some industry leaders. We ask the students about their decision to enter the building trades, what motivated them and what projects they are working on. Next we discuss the need for skilled workers and how some of our trade partners are bridging the gap and helping to train the right people.  Finally we discuss the benefits of working in the building industry and the opportunities that are available to motivated candidates, enjoy.