On this episode of In the House, Michael and I sit down with Luke Gaffney of Civil Steel here in Austin Tx. Luke tells us how he ended up in Texas and how he found his way in the steel industry. Luke holds himself and his team to a very high standard (the civil standard), so naturally we talk about how his passion drives a high level of quality, craftsmanship and pride. We hope you enjoy this episode, if you do please share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Co-Host: Michael Stolle

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Links:

https://civil-steel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/civil_steel/#

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As we reflect on two years of the In the House podcast, Michael and I discuss how our faith impacts our values in the construction industry. We talk about being good stewards of the client’s resources and how having a servants heart can enhance your business. Finally we recap these two years by reading a quote from the very first episode, "The man in the arena." We hope you enjoy this episode, if you do please share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Co-Host: Michael Stolle

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On this episode of In the House, we speak with Brooke Vandenhouten about what to expect if you are considering a career in architecture or construction. As an "emerging professional", Brooke discusses some of the pros and cons of higher education and licensure. What are some things you should expect when entering the workforce and the challenges that come with gaining a foothold in the industry. We hope you enjoy this episode, if you do please share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Co-Host: Michael Stolle

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Show Sponsors:

US Lumber Brokers

https://www.uslumberbrokers.com/

Trade Marks

https://trademarklayout.com/

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On this 50th episode of in the house. We sit down with a buddy of ours, Adam Harrison to take a deep dive into Build Different. Through this discussion our goal is to provide examples of ways we can all elevate our professional and personal development. We talk in depth about accountability and follow-through, clarity and initiative, and how to increase productivity & focus even in this modern culture. We hope this episode provides some valuable insight, and as always, thanks for listening!

Co-Host: Michael Stolle

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Show Sponsors:

US Lumber Brokers

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Trade Marks

https://trademarklayout.com/

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Today on In the House, Michael and I take a hard look at Autclaved Airated Concrete or AAC. AAC is an excellent building product if your goal is build homes that are stronger, quieter, resistant to water damage and termites, have high thermal performance, and fire resistant. Ricardo Gomez of AAC Texas gives us a detailed look into this innovative building product and its many applications.

Co-Host: Michael Stolle

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Trade Marks

https://trademarklayout.com/

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On this episode of in the house, I speak with my friend Michael Stolle. Michael is a talented architect who, after finding himself wanting to gain a deeper understanding of building principles, decided to work in the field as a builder. Currently working for Dalgleish Construction Company in Austin TX, Michael and I explore the idea of Build Different, meaning to build in an extraordinary way, set apart from others.

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https://trademarklayout.com/

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On this episode of In the House we take a detailed look into sheetrock with Junior Coronado of GCTEX Drywall. We dive into the history of sheetrock, where it comes from, what new products are on the market, who makes it, why gypsum and how did it become the standard substrate for wall finishes? Junior walks us through each level of drywall finish and we discuss best practices for achieving a level 5 finish and beyond!

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Links:

Instagram:

@gctexdrywall

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Show Sponsors:

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https://www.uslumberbrokers.com/

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https://trademarklayout.com/

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Today on In the House, I speak with the founder of Made in Austin, Chris Bradsher. Made in Austin is a local page created to highlight the best local contractors, builders and artists. Made in Austin serves as a valuable resource for clients looking for reliable contractors in the Austin area. Chris tells me about how Made in Austin came to be, some common issues that contractors are facing, and his hopes for the future of the company.

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Links:

Instagram:

@madeinaustin.pro

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Show Sponsors:

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https://trademarklayout.com/

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Today on In the House, I speak with Brett and Naomi Jimison, who left their home in California in search of freedom in the great state of Texas. With no prior building experience, Brett and Naomi decided to build their house out of solid limestone. We discuss why they made the choice to use limestone over wood framing and how the house performs in the summer and the winter. We also discuss the reason for documenting their build on Youtube as well as their five step guide to get started building your own limestone home.

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Links:

https://www.youtube.com/@LimestoneHome

https://stan.store/limestonehome

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On this episode of In the House I speak with James and Jessica Murdock. James of J Murdock Homes, is a home builder in the Liberty Hill area and Jessica is a realtor with Magnolia Realty, who several years ago, helped my wife and I buy our first home. We discuss how the market has changed recently and some lessons learned through the aftermath of the pandemic. James walks us through what his clients seem to care most about during construction, among other things. Hope you enjoy the episode, Happy New Year and thanks for listening!

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Links:

https://jmurdockhomes.com/

https://themurdockrealtyteam.com/about/

https://magnoliarealty.com/agent/jessica-murdock/

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Show Sponsors:

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https://www.uslumberbrokers.com/

Trade Marks

https://trademarklayout.com/

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