Matt and Steve sit down to talk about the newest installment in the Build Science™ series, Build Science™ 201 . The conversation covers the importance of both Build Science™ 101 & 201 as educational tools for builders, architects, and contractors, emphasizing how these can help improve the understanding and application of advanced building techniques.They reflect on their experience in the field, sharing how they've learned over the years by educating themselves and seeking guidance from mentors, such as Joe Lstiburek, a building science expert. Steve, for instance, worked closely with Joe at Building Science Corporation, where he gained deep insight into construction techniques, especially concerning water mitigation, flashing, and the control of building layers.Matt and Steve discuss how Build Science series provides quizzes and certificates to validate knowledge, making it a valuable tool for training teams. Overall, they stress lifelong learning in the building profession, the importance of understanding building science, and the value of sharing knowledge within the construction community.Resources:<ul><li>Build Science™ 101: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-101">https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-101</a></li><li>Build Science™ 201: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-201">https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-201</a></li><li>Building Science Corporation: <a href="https://buildingscience.com/">https://buildingscience.com/</a></li></ul>Find Steve on the Web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek</li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenbaczekarchitect/">@stevenbaczekarchitect</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431">https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/">https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/</a></li></ul>Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger">https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild">@risingerbuild</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow">https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://risingerbuild.com/">https://risingerbuild.com/</a> and <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/">https://buildshownetwork.com/</a></li></ul>Join us at <a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/home.html">Build Show LIVE</a> this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click <a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BLDL1124/landing.asp?sc=BSLWB&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=&utm_source=Direct&utm_medium=Direct&utm_campaign=Unspecified&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_refcode=">here</a> to register now!
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Matt and Steve sit down to talk about the newest installment in the Build Science™ series, &lt;i&gt;Build Science&lt;/i&gt;™ &lt;i&gt;201 . &lt;/i&gt;The conversation covers the importance of both &lt;i&gt;Build Science™ 101 &lt;/i&gt;&amp;&lt;i&gt; 201&lt;/i&gt; as educational tools for builders, architects, and contractors, emphasizing how these can help improve the understanding and application of advanced building techniques.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They reflect on their experience in the field, sharing how they've learned over the years by educating themselves and seeking guidance from mentors, such as Joe Lstiburek, a building science expert. Steve, for instance, worked closely with Joe at Building Science Corporation, where he gained deep insight into construction techniques, especially concerning water mitigation, flashing, and the control of building layers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt and Steve discuss how Build Science series provides quizzes and certificates to validate knowledge, making it a valuable tool for training teams. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Overall, they stress lifelong learning in the building profession, the importance of understanding building science, and the value of sharing knowledge within the construction community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Science™ 101: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-101"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-101&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Science™ 201: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-201"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/build-science-201&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building Science Corporation: &lt;a href="https://buildingscience.com/"&gt;https://buildingscience.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Steve on the Web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenbaczekarchitect/"&gt;@stevenbaczekarchitect&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/"&gt;https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild"&gt;@risingerbuild&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube channel: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://risingerbuild.com/"&gt;https://risingerbuild.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/home.html"&gt;Build Show LIVE&lt;/a&gt; this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click &lt;a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BLDL1124/landing.asp?sc=BSLWB&amp;aban=&amp;hkey=&amp;iq=&amp;vip=&amp;smt=&amp;tm=&amp;utm_source=Direct&amp;utm_medium=Direct&amp;utm_campaign=Unspecified&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_refcode="&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to register now!&lt;/p&gt;
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Matt and Steve sit down to talk about the newest installment in the Build Science™ series, Build Science™ 201. The conversation covers the importance of both Build Science™ 101 & 201 as educational tools for builders, architects, and contractors, emphasizing how these can help improve the understanding and application of advanced building techniques.

Build Science™ 201

Matt welcomes Justin Pratt from Builders’ FirstSource to delve into the future of construction operations, focusing on how builders can adapt to advancements in digital tools. They discuss the integration of digital modeling, like 3D Revit, into construction workflows. This technology allows builders to optimize projects by reducing waste, detecting conflicts, and improving operational efficiency. Justin shares insights on how digital twins and home configurators can streamline the building process, offering tools that integrate structural, architectural, and trades components seamlessly. Builders FirstSource has innovative solutions that cater to both custom and mid-level builders, ensuring smoother project management from pre-construction to completion. The discussion also covers the rise of digital home configuration experiences for customers, enabling you to visualize future homes much like you can configure a car online.For builders, these tools not only improve operational efficiency but also enhance customer satisfaction by providing accurate visual representations, reducing on-site problems, and cutting costs. Matt and Justin emphasize the value of embracing digital transformation in the construction industry, positioning builders to be future-ready by 2035.Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.bldr.com/digital-tools/mybldr" target="_blank">MyBLDR.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bldr.com/digital-tools/home-plan-library" target="_blank">Home Plan Library</a></li><li><a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/architecture" target="_blank">Revit 3D Modeling</a></li><li><a href="https://lanthorn.ai/" target="_blank">Lanthorn.ai</a></li></ul>Find Justin on the Web:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinpratt3/" target="_blank">@justinpratt3</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-p-86a7568/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-p-86a7568/</a></li></ul>Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger" target="_blank">https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild" target="_blank">@risingerbuild</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow" target="_blank">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild" target="_blank">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://risingerbuild.com/" target="_blank">https://risingerbuild.com/</a> and <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/" target="_blank">https://buildshownetwork.com/</a></li></ul>Join us at <a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/register.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=3rd-party&utm_campaign=cre24bsl-mm-_bweb" target="_blank">Build Show LIVE</a> this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click <a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/bldl1124/landing.asp?sc=BWEB&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=&utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_refcode=" target="_blank">here</a> to register now!
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Matt welcomes Justin Pratt from Builders’ FirstSource to delve into the future of construction operations, focusing on how builders can adapt to advancements in digital tools. They discuss the integration of digital modeling, like 3D Revit, into construction workflows. This technology allows builders to optimize projects by reducing waste, detecting conflicts, and improving operational efficiency. Justin shares insights on how digital twins and home configurators can streamline the building process, offering tools that integrate structural, architectural, and trades components seamlessly. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Builders FirstSource has innovative solutions that cater to both custom and mid-level builders, ensuring smoother project management from pre-construction to completion. The discussion also covers the rise of digital home configuration experiences for customers, enabling you to visualize future homes much like you can configure a car online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For builders, these tools not only improve operational efficiency but also enhance customer satisfaction by providing accurate visual representations, reducing on-site problems, and cutting costs. Matt and Justin emphasize the value of embracing digital transformation in the construction industry, positioning builders to be future-ready by 2035.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bldr.com/digital-tools/mybldr" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MyBLDR.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bldr.com/digital-tools/home-plan-library" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Home Plan Library&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/architecture" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Revit 3D Modeling&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://lanthorn.ai/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lanthorn.ai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Justin on the Web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinpratt3/" target="_blank"&gt;@justinpratt3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-p-86a7568/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-p-86a7568/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger" target="_blank"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild" target="_blank"&gt;@risingerbuild&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow" target="_blank"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild" target="_blank"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube channel: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://risingerbuild.com/" target="_blank"&gt;https://risingerbuild.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/" target="_blank"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/register.html?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=3rd-party&amp;utm_campaign=cre24bsl-mm-_bweb" target="_blank"&gt;Build Show LIVE&lt;/a&gt; this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click &lt;a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/bldl1124/landing.asp?sc=BWEB&amp;aban=&amp;hkey=&amp;iq=&amp;vip=&amp;smt=&amp;tm=&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_refcode=" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to register now!&lt;/p&gt;
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Matt welcomes Justin Pratt from Builders’ FirstSource to delve into the future of construction operations, focusing on how builders can adapt to advancements in digital tools. They discuss the integration of digital modeling, like 3D Revit, into construction workflows.

Builder Operations

Matt is joined by Scott Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of UpCodes, a company that helps builders, architects, tradespeople, and more navigate the complex space of building codes. Their conversation centers around how technology can streamline and improve the building process, with a focus on integrating building codes and standards into digital tools. Scott discusses his company's efforts to create a digital platform that captures industry knowledge and makes it easily accessible to builders and designers, ensuring compliance and improving decision-making during construction. He emphasizes the importance of documenting conversations and decisions for future reference, especially with the rise of remote work. Scott also touches on future developments like expanding product catalogs and closing the gap between building requirements and practical installations. Find Scott & UpCodes on the Web:<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://up.codes/">https://up.codes/</a></li><li>X (formerly known as Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/upcodes">@upcodes</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@upcodes">https://www.youtube.com/@upcodes</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/upcodes/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/upcodes/</a></li><li>Scott’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-reynolds/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-reynolds/</a></li></ul>Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger">https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild">@risingerbuild</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow">https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://risingerbuild.com/">https://risingerbuild.com/</a> and <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/">https://buildshownetwork.com/</a></li></ul>Join us at <a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/register.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=3rd-party&utm_campaign=cre24bsl-mm-_bweb">Build Show LIVE</a> this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click <a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/bldl1124/landing.asp?sc=BWEB&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=&utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_refcode=">here</a> to register now!
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Matt is joined by Scott Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of UpCodes, a company that helps builders, architects, tradespeople, and more navigate the complex space of building codes. Their conversation centers around how technology can streamline and improve the building process, with a focus on integrating building codes and standards into digital tools. Scott discusses his company's efforts to create a digital platform that captures industry knowledge and makes it easily accessible to builders and designers, ensuring compliance and improving decision-making during construction. He emphasizes the importance of documenting conversations and decisions for future reference, especially with the rise of remote work. Scott also touches on future developments like expanding product catalogs and closing the gap between building requirements and practical installations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Scott &amp; UpCodes on the Web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://up.codes/"&gt;https://up.codes/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;X (formerly known as Twitter): &lt;a href="https://x.com/upcodes"&gt;@upcodes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@upcodes"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@upcodes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/upcodes/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/upcodes/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scott’s LinkedIn: &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-reynolds/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-reynolds/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild"&gt;@risingerbuild&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube channel: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://risingerbuild.com/"&gt;https://risingerbuild.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/register.html?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=3rd-party&amp;utm_campaign=cre24bsl-mm-_bweb"&gt;Build Show LIVE&lt;/a&gt; this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click &lt;a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/bldl1124/landing.asp?sc=BWEB&amp;aban=&amp;hkey=&amp;iq=&amp;vip=&amp;smt=&amp;tm=&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_refcode="&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to register now!&lt;/p&gt;
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Matt is joined by Scott Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of UpCodes, a company that helps builders, architects, tradespeople, and more navigate the complex space of building codes. 

Streamlining Construction: Integrating Code Compliance with UpCodes

Live from the ROCKWOOL Studio, Matt is joined by fellow Build Show Expert, CJ Nielsen to talk smart electrical systems. They cover key topics, including future-proofing a home’s electrical systems, the benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) for better indoor air quality, and smart panels like the Span system for efficient energy management. CJ emphasizes the importance of setting up temporary infrastructure on job sites and highlights how to effectively future-proof homes by using modern electrical solutions such as low-voltage DC systems and spider boxes for temporary power. They also showcase Vosker trail cameras for jobsite security, and Matt shares insights on the installation of smart solutions for energy-efficient homes.Find CJ on the Web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/cjnielsen">https://buildshownetwork.com/go/cjnielsen</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cnc_electric/">@cncelectric</a></li></ul>Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger">https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild">@risingerbuild</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow">https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://risingerbuild.com/">https://risingerbuild.com/</a> and <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/">https://buildshownetwork.com/</a></li></ul>Join us at <a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/register.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=3rd-party&utm_campaign=cre24bsl-mm-_bweb">Build Show LIVE </a>this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click <a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/bldl1124/landing.asp?sc=BWEB&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=&utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_refcode=">here </a>to register now!
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Live from the ROCKWOOL Studio, Matt is joined by fellow Build Show Expert, CJ Nielsen to talk smart electrical systems. They cover key topics, including future-proofing a home’s electrical systems, the benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) for better indoor air quality, and smart panels like the Span system for efficient energy management. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CJ emphasizes the importance of setting up temporary infrastructure on job sites and highlights how to effectively future-proof homes by using modern electrical solutions such as low-voltage DC systems and spider boxes for temporary power. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also showcase Vosker trail cameras for jobsite security, and Matt shares insights on the installation of smart solutions for energy-efficient homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find CJ on the Web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/cjnielsen"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/go/cjnielsen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cnc_electric/"&gt;@cncelectric&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild"&gt;@risingerbuild&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube channel: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://risingerbuild.com/"&gt;https://risingerbuild.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/register.html?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=3rd-party&amp;utm_campaign=cre24bsl-mm-_bweb"&gt;Build Show LIVE &lt;/a&gt;this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click &lt;a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/bldl1124/landing.asp?sc=BWEB&amp;aban=&amp;hkey=&amp;iq=&amp;vip=&amp;smt=&amp;tm=&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_refcode="&gt;here &lt;/a&gt;to register now!&lt;/p&gt;
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Live from the ROCKWOOL Studio, Matt is joined by fellow Build Show Expert, CJ Nielsen to talk smart electrical systems. They cover key topics, including future-proofing a home’s electrical systems, the benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) for better indoor air quality, and smart panels like the Span system for efficient energy management. 

Smart Electrical Systems and Jobsite Innovation

Matt and Steve are back again this week in the ROCKWOOL studio to dive deep into advanced tech integration at The Risinger Build, focusing on future-proofing homes. Matt recounts a past mistake of installing obsolete iPad jacks, highlighting the critical need for adaptable systems to avoid expensive retrofits.Matt and Steve also explore practical tech solutions like Sonos systems for home audio and their installation experiences, along with the energy-saving use of heat-generating devices in HVAC systems. The discussion extends to advancements in building materials and practices, such as the use of Rheia duct systems, which offer enhanced airflow control and customization. They also touch on air leakage reduction, emphasizing the importance of precision and teamwork in achieving high-performance homes.Both highlight the ongoing improvements in building science, crediting both technological advancements and collaborative efforts across trades. Resources:<ul><li>Building Science Corporation: <a href="https://buildingscience.com/">https://buildingscience.com/</a></li></ul>Find Steve on the Web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos:<a> https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenbaczekarchitect/">@stevenbaczekarchitect</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431">https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/">https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/</a></li></ul>Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:<ul><li>Build Show Videos: <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger">https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild">@risingerbuild</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild">@thebuildshow</a></li><li>YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow">https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://risingerbuild.com/">https://risingerbuild.com/</a> and <a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/">https://buildshownetwork.com/</a></li></ul>Join us at <a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/home.html">Build Show LIVE</a> this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click <a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BLDL1124/landing.asp?sc=BSLWB&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=&utm_source=Direct&utm_medium=Direct&utm_campaign=Unspecified&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_refcode=">here</a> to register now!
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Matt and Steve are back again this week in the ROCKWOOL studio to dive deep into advanced tech integration at The Risinger Build, focusing on future-proofing homes. Matt recounts a past mistake of installing obsolete iPad jacks, highlighting the critical need for adaptable systems to avoid expensive retrofits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt and Steve also explore practical tech solutions like Sonos systems for home audio and their installation experiences, along with the energy-saving use of heat-generating devices in HVAC systems. The discussion extends to advancements in building materials and practices, such as the use of Rheia duct systems, which offer enhanced airflow control and customization. They also touch on air leakage reduction, emphasizing the importance of precision and teamwork in achieving high-performance homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both highlight the ongoing improvements in building science, crediting both technological advancements and collaborative efforts across trades. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building Science Corporation: &lt;a href="https://buildingscience.com/"&gt;https://buildingscience.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Steve on the Web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos:&lt;a&gt; https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenbaczekarchitect/"&gt;@stevenbaczekarchitect&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/"&gt;https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Show Videos: &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild"&gt;@risingerbuild&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@risingerbuild"&gt;@thebuildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;YouTube channel: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://risingerbuild.com/"&gt;https://risingerbuild.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://buildshownetwork.com/"&gt;https://buildshownetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://www.buildshowlive.com/en/home.html"&gt;Build Show LIVE&lt;/a&gt; this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click &lt;a href="https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BLDL1124/landing.asp?sc=BSLWB&amp;aban=&amp;hkey=&amp;iq=&amp;vip=&amp;smt=&amp;tm=&amp;utm_source=Direct&amp;utm_medium=Direct&amp;utm_campaign=Unspecified&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_refcode="&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to register now!&lt;/p&gt;
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Matt and Steve are back again this week in the ROCKWOOL studio to dive deep into advanced tech integration at The Risinger Build, focusing on future-proofing homes. Matt recounts a past mistake of installing obsolete iPad jacks, highlighting the critical need for adaptable systems to avoid expensive retrofits.

Future-Proofing Homes: Tech Innovations and Building Science

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