The Build Show Podcast

By Matt Risinger

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Follow Matt Risinger on the Build Show Podcast as he discusses Building Science, Craftsmanship, & Best Practices for Building & Remodeling.

Matt is a Builder who specializes in Architect Driven & Fine Craftsmanship Work.

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The Build Show Podcast episodes:

05.17.2024
Should You Hire an Envelope Consultant? Part 2
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.
05.16.2024
Building Consensus Episode 101: Who Do I Think You Are?
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...
05.10.2024
Should You Hire an Envelope Consultant?
Matt dives into the intricacies of exterior enclosures with Erika Bonfanti, Associate Principle at Austin-based Engineering Consulting firm Acton Partners.
05.03.2024
Landscape Design & Innovation
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.
04.26.2024
Building Community (and Clients) through Content
Matt and marketing expert David Meerman Scott, whose influence shaped Matt's career, discuss the importance of aligning marketing with consumer behavior, emphasizing the power of content creation.
04.19.2024
The Risinger Build
For the first time ever, Matt and The Build Show are going to document a full build from foundation to finishes. This week, Matt sits down with his business partner and co-builder Tim Hill and in-house architect Chelsea Scharbach talk...
04.12.2024
Unlocking Perfect Plumbing: Expert Strategies for Efficient Water Delivery
Matt delves into the intricacies of water delivery in homes with the “Hot Water Expert” Gary Klein, focusing on plumbing systems and hot water efficiency.
04.05.2024
Building Healthy Homes: Navigating Mold, Risks, and Solutions
This week on The Build Show Podcast, Matt revisits the reason he grew so passionate about building science: mold.
04.04.2024
Restoring the Past, Building the Future
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.
03.22.2024
Navigating Builder-Subcontractor Relationships
This week, Matt is joined (live in studio!) by Eric Aune (aka @mechanicalhub), where they dive into the builder-subcontractor relationship.
03.15.2024
Insider Tips for High-Performance Home Construction
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.
03.08.2024
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
Matt sits down with Tae Kang to talk about Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, delving into their efforts to enhance skilled trades education.
03.01.2024
The Wingnut Test Facility with Peter Yost
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.
02.23.2024
The OGs of Building Science
This week, Matt is joined by Kohta Ueno, Principal at Building Science Corporation. They discuss the company's focus on building failures and consulting services, explaining complex building science concepts to the public.
02.16.2024
The Intersection of Building Science and Data Science
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. Listen to how we can measure building performance and why carbon...
02.09.2024
How Hybrid Building can Shave Weeks off your Build Time
Matt goes deep into integrating offsite and onsite construction, focusing on prefabs, with Edie Dillman of B.Public Prefab. Listen to the benefits of hybrid building and learn how to take weeks off your build time.
02.02.2024
The Most Important Tool in Your Toolbox: You
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Travis go deep into how to take care of your most important tool: your mental and physical health. Travis and Matt look at the physical and mental requirements of builders...
12.29.2023
HVAC and High-Performance Maintenance at the Real Rebuild House
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt goes deep into the HVAC system in his home and the maintenance a high-performance home requires. Matt starts with the exterior of his home, discussing the materials he used and why...
12.22.2023
A Deep Dive into the Build Show Build: Boston House
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Steve meander through the Build Show Build: Boston house and go deep into what Steve did in this innovative build and what he might do differently. They discuss power modeling...
12.15.2023
Steve's European Vacation
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Steve go deep into what Steve learned on his recent visit to Switzerland and Germany. Steve toured the SIGA factory in Switzerland and attended the BAU conference in Munich, Germany,...
12.08.2023
How a Firefighter Would Build a House
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Will King of High Cotton Homes go deep into the things a firefighter considers when building a home. What part of a house has the most significant effect on a...
12.01.2023
How to Choose Good Clients
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Paul Evans, VP of Millwork and Innovation at Builders FirstSource, go deep into difficult clients and how to weed them out before they hire you. Paul shares some of his...
11.24.2023
Build Science 101 & Why We Educate
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Nerdy Matt and Handsome Steve go deep into the Build Science 101 series and why they care about educating the industry. Steve and Matt have spoken about how a "rising tide floats...
11.17.2023
Meet Ally Anderson
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt sits down with our newest contributor, Allyson Case Anderson of Integro Builders, and goes deep into her story. Ally shares the reasons and experiences that nudged her into becoming a builder...
11.10.2023
The Real ReBuild, pt. 1
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt goes deep into his experience building, and living in, his home. Matt had initially intended to renovate a 1970's house for his family, but he ended up demo-ing it down to...
11.03.2023
The Litmus Test of a Good Builder
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt goes deep into what makes a good builder. What makes a good builder? What are Matt's red flags? What is the singular consideration for building a solid, well-built house that will...
10.27.2023
Introducing Stephanie Dailey
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt introduces our newest contributor, Stephanie Dailey. They go deep into how she got into construction and being a second-generation builder. Stephanie works out of Draper, Utah, with her father at Steven...
10.20.2023
Digital Home Construction Technology
This week on The Build Show Podcast, Matt, Tim Page (EVP of Digital Solutions), and Kari Tamminga (Sr. Product Director of Home Configure) go deep into Builders FirstSource's digital technologies for builders. Builders FirstSource launched their digital suite in January, which...
10.13.2023
Glass & Window Technology
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and his guests go deep into glass & window tech. Matt's got Brandon Berg, Sr. V.P. of Research, Development, and Innovation at Andersen Windows, and Ben Zurn, V.P. of Technology at...
10.06.2023
The Questions You Should Ask
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Nerdy Matt and Handsome Steve go deep into what questions should have answers before you sign a contract or break ground on a build. They look through the eyes of the intelligent...
09.29.2023
Why do American Homes Suck?
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and YouTuber Matt Ferrell go deep into why American homes suck. The Matts dive into this controversial subject and explore why the building standards of American homes are so different from...
09.22.2023
Build Science 101 & Knowledge Transfer
On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Steve tell you about our newest original series, Build Science 101, and go deep into how to transfer building science knowledge. Build Science 101 brings building science information back to step...
09.15.2023
Beyond the Surface: Steller's Hardwood Innovations
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...
09.08.2023
The Differences Between Builders and Contractors
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Steve go deep into the differences between building and contracting. In this bonus episode of the Build Show Build: Boston series, Matt and Steve discuss what they believe differentiates a...
09.01.2023
The DOE's Water Heater Legislation
On this week's Podcast, Matt and Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai, discuss the latest water heater efficiency ruling by the Department of Energy. Matt and Frank discuss what the legislation will require from water heater technology and installation if passed. Frank...
08.25.2023
Remodelability
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Will go deep into remodelability. What is remodelability? In this 100th/101st podcast, Will King of High Cotton Homes out of Alabama joins Matt in the studio to create a new...
07.28.2023
Moldings, Millwork, and Interior Trim
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Brent go deep into the craftsmanship of interior finishes. They pick up where they left off in Podcast 97, where they broke down what craftsmanship means and how to bring...
07.21.2023
The Minimum Standards of a Well-built Home
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt, Jake, and Steve go deep into what makes a well-built house. What are the minimum standards of a well-built home? How do builders build resilient, durable, healthy, comfortable, efficient, and beautiful...
07.14.2023
How to Talk Budget with Your Clients
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt, Steve, and Jake go deep into how to talk to clients about their building budget. Listen in as they compare their methods for talking budget, the cons of the "cost...
07.07.2023
What is Craftsmanship?
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Brent go deep into crafting quality into a new house. They talk about how fast food and fast fashion compare to building today, discussing what gives a home an...
06.30.2023
High Performance Mechanicals at the Build Show Build: Boston Site
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Steve go deep into high-performance mechanicals using the Build Show Build: Boston site as an example. They dig into electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and what they've learned over 40+...
06.23.2023
The Biggest Decisions and Best Advice for Your Business
This week on the Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into the best advice they've received and the biggest decisions they've made that have changed their businesses. What decisions have affected Matt and Jake's companies the most? How have...
06.16.2023
Now That You Live in it..
In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into building your own home. They look at the projects they built and now live in, starting with planning and moving through the entire process. They...
06.09.2023
Expanding Your Business into a New Market
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into expanding your business into a new market. Jake is currently in the process of growing his working service area into an adjacent city and doing away...
06.02.2023
Performance on a Budget
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into building high-performance homes on a reasonable budget. They talk about passive, net-zero, and net-plus homes and define their equation for a "really well-built house" (durability +...
05.26.2023
Pre-construction Services Agreements
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into pre-construction services agreements. What is a Pre-construction Services Agreement? Why use a PSA? What should you include in your pre-con agreement? How can a PSA...
05.19.2023
Hiring the Right Team
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into hiring the right team. They discuss how to determine when it's time to hire, how they've found candidates, and the characteristics they look for in an...
05.12.2023
Continuing Education for Builders and Their Teams
This week on The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Will King of High Cotton Homes, go deep into how to stay up-to-date on best practices and building science and how to keep your employees up to date as well. Will shares...
05.05.2023
Remodel or Tear it Down?
On this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Tim Hill go deep into when it's better to remodel or tear it down and start over. They look at the pros and cons of remodeling, how the constraints of...
04.28.2023
Pitfalls in the Building World
This week on The Build Show Podcast, Matt talks with Dan Houghton, CEO of Buildertrend, and they go deep into the pitfalls builders encounter in the industry. This jam-packed episode covers everything from cashflow to reputation management, including the value...

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The Build Show Podcast episodes:

Should You Hire an Envelope Consultant? Part 2

Building Consensus Episode 101: Who Do I Think You Are?

Should You Hire an Envelope Consultant?

Landscape Design & Innovation

Building Community (and Clients) through Content

The Risinger Build

Unlocking Perfect Plumbing: Expert Strategies for Efficient Water Delivery

Building Healthy Homes: Navigating Mold, Risks, and Solutions

Restoring the Past, Building the Future

Navigating Builder-Subcontractor Relationships

Insider Tips for High-Performance Home Construction

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

The Wingnut Test Facility with Peter Yost

The OGs of Building Science

The Intersection of Building Science and Data Science

How Hybrid Building can Shave Weeks off your Build Time

The Most Important Tool in Your Toolbox: You

HVAC and High-Performance Maintenance at the Real Rebuild House

A Deep Dive into the Build Show Build: Boston House

Steve's European Vacation

How a Firefighter Would Build a House

How to Choose Good Clients

Build Science 101 & Why We Educate

Meet Ally Anderson

The Real ReBuild, pt. 1

The Litmus Test of a Good Builder

Introducing Stephanie Dailey

Digital Home Construction Technology

Glass & Window Technology

The Questions You Should Ask

Why do American Homes Suck?

Build Science 101 & Knowledge Transfer

Beyond the Surface: Steller's Hardwood Innovations

The Differences Between Builders and Contractors

The DOE's Water Heater Legislation

Remodelability

Moldings, Millwork, and Interior Trim

The Minimum Standards of a Well-built Home

How to Talk Budget with Your Clients

What is Craftsmanship?

High Performance Mechanicals at the Build Show Build: Boston Site

The Biggest Decisions and Best Advice for Your Business

Now That You Live in it..

Expanding Your Business into a New Market

Performance on a Budget

Pre-construction Services Agreements

Hiring the Right Team

Continuing Education for Builders and Their Teams

Remodel or Tear it Down?

Pitfalls in the Building World