This week, Matt welcomes Mark Bowe (Host of Barnwood Builders), particularly known for his expertise in revitalizing centuries-old buildings while preserving their historical essence. Mark shares his journey from disassembling barns to founding his own business, overcoming hurdles like finding buyers and navigating the industry's intricacies. Since he founded his company in 1995, Mark and his crew have reclaimed more than 500 pioneer-era structures. They dive into the fine balance between tradit...
Apr 04, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 128
This week, Matt is joined (live in studio!) by Eric Aune (aka @mechanicalhub), where they dive into the builder-subcontractor relationship. They emphasize the value of long-term partnerships with subcontractors and discuss specific examples, such as annual contract negotiations. Moving forward, the discussion shifts to job site regulations and professionalism, highlighting the necessity of clear contracts and job rules for fostering positive working environments. They also touch on audience buil...
Mar 22, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 127
This week, Matt is joined by Chris Conway, a Virginia-based Veteran who found his post-service passion in making buildings better. Chris specializes in high-performance buildings, including multifamily and low-income sectors. Delving deep into energy efficiency, Matt and Chris discuss ventilation, insulation, and dehumidification, offering invaluable insights for builders and homeowners alike. They explore key strategies such as monopoly framing and the “Perfect Wall", drawing from the expertise...
Mar 15, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Matt sits down with Tae Kang to talk about Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, delving into their efforts to enhance skilled trades education. The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence awards $1.5 million to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in U.S. public high schools. Matt and Tae highlight inspiring stories of teachers like Keith Baker and Mark Simmons, who utilize their backgrounds to make a significant impact in the lives of students. They discuss th...
Mar 08, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 125
In this week’s episode, Matt talks to Peter Yost, an expert in testing construction materials in real-world conditions, also known as the "Wingnut Testing Facility". Peter shares that he started the Wingnut initiative after receiving a question about material longevity. He emphasizes the importance of field testing over standardized lab tests, highlighting the complexity of material performance under various conditions like UV exposure, temperature, and moisture. Matt and Peter discuss the chall...
Mar 01, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 124
This week, Matt is joined by Kohta Ueno, Principal at Building Science Corporation. They delve into Kohta’s serendipitous journey – from kitchen remodels to joining Building Science Corporation in 1998 after seeing Joe Lstiburek on a PBS episode. They discuss the company's focus on building failures and consulting services, explaining complex building science concepts to the public. Matt and Kohta “nerd out” about the tools they use to ensure they stick to top tier building science principles. A...
Feb 23, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 123
In this week’s podcast, Matt is joined by Craig Stevenson, President & Co-Founder of Auros Group, to talk about the intersection of building science and data science for the purpose of decarbonizing buildings. Auros mainly focuses on MUSH (Municipal, University, School, Hospital) commercial buildings, but he shares incredible insights on how the decarbonization of commercial buildings can translate to residential building. They discuss the benefits of a building a Passive House and focusing ...
Feb 16, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 122
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt goes deep into integrating offsite and onsite construction, focusing on prefabs, with Edie Dillman of B.Public Prefab. They discuss how B.Public integrates air barriers and insulation and how these products are tools for a building team rather than replacements. They look at some of B.Public's R-values (ranging from 35 to 89), how they work with project needs, and the benefits of using these materials. They also talk about B.Public's status ...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Find Travis on the web: Travis' Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardt Instagram: @catalystbuilt Website: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Save the Date for Bui...
Feb 02, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Find the Real Rebuild series on The Build Show Network website here . Go here for more information on Build Show Live . Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: O...
Dec 29, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Watch the Build Show Build: Boston series here. Find Steve on the web: Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect The UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/about Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @th...
Dec 22, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Find Steve on the web: Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect The UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/about Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube....
Dec 15, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 117
To watch the flashpoint comparison video, go here. It's terrifying. Hit us up on social media and let us know if you immediately went to purchase fire extinguishers for your home. Find Will on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/willking Instagram: @willkingbuilds and @highcottonhomes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighCottonHomesInc/ High Cotton Homes Website: https://www.highcotton-homes.com/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/m...
Dec 08, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 116
To find your local Builders FirstSource, go here: https://www.bldr.com/location-finder Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a ...
Dec 01, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Check out Build Science 101 and get your certificate here . Find Steve on the web: Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect The UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/about Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow...
Nov 24, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Find all of our experts, including Ally, on The Build Show website here . Find Ally on the web: Ally's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/allysoncaseanderson Ally's Instagram: @integro_builders/ Ally's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegroBuilders/ Integro's Website: https://www.integrobuilders.com/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube....
Nov 17, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Here's Matt's video on Monopoly Framing and his updated version . Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Bui...
Nov 10, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter ....
Nov 03, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Get The House That She Built book. The House That She Built YouTube videos . Find Stephanie on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stephaniedailey Instagram: @stephaniebuildsit TikTok: @stephaniebuildsit Website: https://stevendailey.com/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.co...
Oct 27, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 110
For more information about Builders FirstSource's tools, visit their website at https://www.bldr.com/digital-tools . To find a BFS location near you, go to https://www.bldr.com/location-finder . Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekl...
Oct 20, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Learn more about Cardinal Glass on their website at https://www.cardinalcorp.com/ . Learn more about Andersen Windows on their website at https://www.andersenwindows.com/ . Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Sa...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 108
Watch the Build Show Build: Boston series on the Build Show Network here . Find Steve on the web: Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect The UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/about Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild an...
Oct 06, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Matt Ferrell is a lifelong tech enthusiast who explores smart and sustainable technology and shares his experiences and thoughts on his YouTube channel @UndecidedMF . Ferrell is currently building a Net Zero home in Massachusetts. Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ For more content like this, s...
Sep 29, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Watch the Build Show Network's Originals page for Build Science 101! Find Steve on the web: Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect The UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/about Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @the...
Sep 22, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Step into the world of hardwood flooring with this episode of The Build Show Podcast, where Matt is joined by Steller Floors founders, Evan Stover and Britta Teller to explore the unique aspects that make Steller's floors stand out. Whether you're a hardwood enthusiast, renovating your home, or diving into the intricacies of the flooring industry, this episode covers it all. Learn about Steller's innovative board-to-board connector system that brings a traditional finish, the origins of their un...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Watch the Build Show Build: Boston series here . Find Steve on the web: Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect The UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/about Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @t...
Sep 08, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Send a letter to your congress representatives here: https://www.rinnai.us/ The DOE's press release is on their website here . Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow YouTube channel: The Build Show Risinger Build Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here . Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX:...
Sep 01, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Matt's 500-year house The mystery leak Find Will on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/willking Instagram: @willkingbuilds and @highcottonhomes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighCottonHomesInc/ High Cotton Homes Website: https://www.highcotton-homes.com/ Find Matt on the web: Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow TikTok: @thebuildshow Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@builds...
Aug 25, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Want to hear the first part of this conversation? Podcast 97 is here on The Build Show Network. You can find Brent's library recommendations in video here on The Build Show website or in text here on Brent's website. Find Brent on the web: Brent's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/brenthull New House, Old Soul Series: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/NHOS Brent's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hullmillwork_hullhomes/ Passion for Craft Podcast: https://passionforcraft.com/ Bren...
Jul 28, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Jake and Steve's UnBuildIt Podcast is at https://unbuilditpodcast.com/ Jake's Info: Website: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/ Jake's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/jakebruton The Build Show Build series: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuild Instagram: @jake.bruton Steve's Info: Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek Build Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildboston ...
Jul 21, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 99
