The Build Show Podcast Matt Risinger

This week on The Build Show Podcast, Matt welcomes fellow Build Show Expert, Jake Bruton, to discuss Build Original Series What Should I Use? A second-generation builder, Jake offers insights into the building process, such as choosing materials and following building codes.

The majority of new home built in America this year will be constructed as speculative projects by a wide margin. Profit margins on custom homes tend to be more substantial while spec builders rely on higher speed, lower costs and greater volume to make the smaller margins more profitable.

Erika returns to continue lively conversation with Matt. This week, they discuss the pros and cons of various building materials, expressing a preference for non-conventional wood structural houses despite acknowledging the benefits of concrete and block for thermal performance.

Introducing “Building Consensus,” a brand-new podcast series from Build Show Expert Travis Brungardt and fellow Kansas City Builder Brandon Jones. From controversy to consensus, this podcast addresses fundamental building issues as well as building science nuance through discussions with industry experts.

Matt dives into the intricacies of exterior enclosures with Erika Bonfanti, Associate Principle at Austin-based Engineering Consulting firm Acton Partners.

Matt is joined by Sara Bendrick (host of "I Hate My Yard" and "Lawn & Order"); they explore the vital link between builders and landscapers, trends like drought-tolerant lawns, and the rise of battery-powered tools.