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#528: PRO TALK With Construction Director Scott Fridrych Jan 10, 2023

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FHB Contributor Ian Schwandt and Scott Fridrych, Director of Construction at LivCo in Chicago, discuss how a remodeling company can provide a higher level of customer service to their clients and how managing a remodeling company compares to production home building.

#527: Sloping Decks, Brick-Filled Framing, and Skylights Jan 06, 2023

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The crew hear from listeners about codes and tube skylights, before taking questions about significantly-sloped decks, masonry-filled stud bays and installing skylights in a cathedral ceiling.

#526: PRO TALK With Remodeling-Business Expert Victoria Downing Jan 03, 2023

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Victoria Downing, president of Remodeler's Advantage, about understanding business financials and the importance of learning from your peers.

#525: Low-Budget Builds, Artificial Intelligence, and Trade School Curriculum Dec 30, 2022

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The crew answers questions about affordable new-house builds, AI in construction, and trade school education. Brendan shows us a house where all the framing is visible on cold mornings. Justin explains power tool batteries. Doug Horgan has thoughts on fireplace doors and roofs.

#524: PRO TALK With Design Department Manager Candice Rania Dec 27, 2022

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, FHB Contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Candice Rania, Design Department Manager at Leff Design Build, about moving into management roles, using the EOS model, and managing creative people.

#523: Digital Shower Valves, DIY Foam Outsulation, and Air-Sealing Stem Walls Dec 23, 2022

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The crew hear from listeners about DIY foam outsulation and chemical sensitivity before taking questions about digital shower valves, wonky concrete floors, and insulating stem walls.

#522: PRO TALK With Contractors Heather Thompson & Mark Pollard Dec 20, 2022

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In this Pro-Talk podcast FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Heather Thompson and Mark Pollard, Owners of Juniper Design Build, about working on an island, high performance building and the design build process.

#521: Missed Opportunities, Lax Airtightness Testing, and Low-Slope Roofs Under Solar Dec 16, 2022

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The crew hear from listeners about insulation and getting kids into trade work before taking questions on bad rehabs, poor enforcement of airtightness rules and what's the best low-slope roof.

#520: PRO TALK With Construction Attorney Tyler Berding Dec 13, 2022

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Patrick and Tyler talk about common construction defects, what contractors can do to prevent defect lawsuits, and what's going on with the Millennium Tower.

#519: Budget-Minded Designers, Insulating Paint, and Roof Details Dec 09, 2022

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The crew hear from listeners about radon, termites and home workshops, before taking questions about finding a good designer, insulating paint, and fan-supplied fireplaces.

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