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 farming.

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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.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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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?Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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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.

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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 past?

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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, including better, more durable fabrics that look good (and don’t have to be ironed out of the wash). Listen in to learn more about Brian’s background in construction, and discover the important and significance of the role the American builder plays in advancing society.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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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 the question for yourself: why do YOU build?Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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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 their clients already believe and really process that information. Getting to know clients is one of the best things you can do. Then comes the education process. During that phase you’ll come to understand whether or not this client is really a good match for you, and this requires being very upfront so that nobody wastes any time. Tune in to discover more about the builder-client journey and how you can make the process smooth and efficient for everyone.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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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 build.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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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 during this time, what to look for in cash buyers, and if we should be selling properties. You’ll gain some insight into cashflow and investments and other macro economics topics.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18,

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