Join host Curtis Lawson as he sits down with Toner Kersting, a Building Performance and Energy Efficiency Expert, to talk about one of the major reasons behind building performance failures.

Discover the hidden truth that lies within the building envelope, the crucial barrier between the indoor and outdoor environments. Toner and Curtis delve into the world of custom home building, emphasizing the critical role of carefully designing and maintaining the building envelope. As the complexity of building design increases and energy efficiency takes the spotlight, understanding this concept has never been more vital.

Prepare yourself for an engaging discussion filled with captivating stories about the repercussions of taking shortcuts. Learn why cost-cutting decisions without considering the implications can wreak havoc on the functionality of your home. Don't let your custom home aspirations turn into a nightmare – gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and build with confidence.

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Allen Griffin joins Curtis Lawson for this building performance failure episode to talk about how to avoid disputes between builders and homeowners, biggest mistakes they see builders making, building science, and more!

Allen is the founder and president of Griffin Interests LLC, which owns and operates Construction Claims Experts, Gryphon Builders and Viewpoint Designs. He is a graduate master builder, certified graduate remodeler, certified aging in place specialist with 30 years experience in this industry.

This episode embodies the very thing that we aim to achieve with this podcast, which is to protect you from making mistakes that can cost you big time on your custom home build or renovation. Learn how to navigate the challenges of building a custom home and let us guide you to a successful and stress free project.

In this 'building performance failure' episode, host Curtis Lawson and co-host Toner Kersting, along with guests Greg Swedberg (2Scale Architects) and Matt Gray (President at Anvil Engineering) delve into the importance of design and engineering coordination. Through their stories of projects that could have gone south real quick, they reveal how communication and collaboration in the early stages of a construction project are essential for effective execution of a project.

These seasoned professionals will illustrate how a lack of coordination between architect, engineer, builder, and building performance designer can lead to problems or even failures!

Learn how they navigate the unavoidable challenges of building a custom home and gain invaluable insights into how to strengthen the workflow and processes on your project – it’s all hands on deck and these guys are here to GUIDE YOU towards success! ✅

If you're looking for creative and stylish garage solutions for your home, then this is a must watch episode!

We recommend you head over to our YouTube channel @yourprojectshepherd since this episode is loaded with footage and images of garage solutions and ideas.

In this final episode of Season 2, Curtis provides a wrap up of the highlights that were discussed over the last 17 episodes of "What Does it Cost?" He gives us some key tips to avoid common mistakes, especially when planning your budget, and the importance of building your team from the start so everyone is on the same page. He also provides the best pre-construction workflow for starting your custom home build, so don’t miss out on this episode and remember to follow us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified of new episodes and stay up-to-date.

We will be taking a month break from our regular podcast series but be sure to check out our Youtube and Instagram for bi-weekly videos on all topics of custom home building. We look forward to having you join us again for Season 3!

Join us for this insightful conversation with Ed Earl, the Zen Builder, as we explore why residential construction projects can be so emotional and the role of project management and owner's representation in creating beautiful homes that meet the needs of homeowners. Ed and Curtis share their insights into the challenges that homeowners and builders face during these projects, including stress, and decision-making. They explore the importance of trust in the process and of course discuss the season's theme of costs, including what drives the costs of project management.

Don't miss out on this engaging and informative conversation!

Join host Curtis Lawson and experts Dana Hajedemos and Toner Kersting for this episode as they discuss solar panels and battery storage. Discover key considerations in designing a solar power system, including costs, performance optimization, and meeting your home's specific needs. Get practical advice to confidently navigate the decision-making process and make informed choices about harnessing solar energy for your home.

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In this episode we delve into the costs of working with historic structures and are joined by Toner Kersting (Energy & Sustainability Consultant at Toner Home Matters) and Kevin Dahlstrand (Architect at Dahlstrand Architecture).

Historic structures come with unique challenges when it comes to remodeling and can be expensive if not done properly. Curtis, Toner, and Kevin share their insights on how to navigate these challenges without incurring unnecessary costs. They emphasize the importance of proper planning, assembling a skilled team, understanding architectural history, and respecting the original performance standards of these homes.

Whether you're a homeowner considering remodeling a historic property or simply curious about preserving the original charm and character of a historic structure, this episode is a must-listen. You'll gain valuable knowledge and practical tips from these seasoned experts, who bring a wealth of experience and insights.

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Tune in now to be inspired by the possibilities of remodeling historic homes!

In this episode, host Curtis Lawson discusses the importance of third-party inspections in ensuring successful home builds and is joined by industry experts Rhondalyn Riley (President at Exterior Inspections, Inc) and Reece Scott (President at BEC Engineers & Consultants). Learn about the costs, benefits, and best practices of third-party inspections in today's construction industry. From understanding different materials to evaluating building performance, discover how third-party inspections contribute to project success.

Don't miss out on this valuable episode to save time, money, and headaches in your home building journey.

Tune in now to learn from the experts!

In this episode of Your Project Shepherd Podcast, host Curtis Lawson sits down with Karalynn Cromeens (Owner & Managing Partner of The Cromeens Law Firm) to discuss the differences and costs in litigation, mediation, and arbitration. She shares valuable insights on how to avoid expensive problems on your custom home build project and how to navigate issues that can lead to construction disputes. Her podcast, Quit Getting Screwed is another great resource for homeowners, contractors and subcontractors so be sure to check out her show too.

Don't let construction disputes take a toll on your emotions, time, and wallet.

Tune in now to learn more!