Episode 13: Simpson Architectural, Regulation Headaches and Assumptions

In this episode, Adam and Pace dive into the architectural line of Simpson Strong-Tie connectors—highlighting both the aesthetics and structural function they bring to modern builds.

The conversation then shifts to California regulations, where they take a hard look at the inefficiencies baked into Title 24and CalGreen. While both hosts agree that better energy performance is a worthy goal, they argue it shouldn’t come at the cost of unreasonable complexity, skyrocketing costs, and project delays.

They close the episode by addressing a common pain point in construction: estimates built on contractor assumptions. Without the right information early in the process, budgets can quickly unravel. The takeaway? Solid estimating starts with solid collaboration and clear scope.