Episode 39: How to Attract Younger Workers to Skilled Trades

03/18/22 • 43 min

On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Travis and Joe of Catalyst Construction to discuss what it takes to encourage young people to get into the trades. They'll discuss what got them involved in the industry, inspired them to snag multiple skilled licenses, and why it's so important for 20-somethings to get busy early. Find out what makes the industry not only enjoyable, but profitable and empowering for those who are looking to something great with their lives.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.

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On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt chats with his colleagues Steve Lesem and Tim Hill to dig into the topic of better home building. While a typical explanation might involve craftsmanship, the level of fit and finish of a house, the sustainable practices or materials that used during the build, or the cost of construction and the value engineering that went into making sure it was a good value, we'll learn that that's not all there is to it. Today we're talking about how the house performs, specifically in terms of the comfort (the air quality, the noise acoustics, the thermal quality, etc.) the efficiency (the cost to operate or maintain), durability (how long it takes a system of the house to fail), and the systems of the home ( the mechanical, electrical, the plumbing, the structural, building envelope, and hardware and finishes).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.

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Episode 40: HVAC Talk: Traditional Ducted vs. Ductless Units

Chad Gillespie Senior Manager, Performance Construction at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US joins matt to take on a very specific topic: a subset of HVAC around ducted and ductless. The two will dive deep into this to tach us exactly what a ducted unit is and exactly what a ductless unit is. (Hint: ductless= an indoor unit that has no ductwork attached and connects to the heat pump system.) The two will address the different applications, benefits and considerations if you find a ductless unit is right for you. 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.