Matt sits down with Tae Kang to talk about Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, delving into their efforts to enhance skilled trades education. The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence awards $1.5 million to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in U.S. public high schools. Matt and Tae highlight inspiring stories of teachers like Keith Baker and Mark Simmons, who utilize their backgrounds to make a significant impact in the lives of students. They discuss the importance of encouraging young people to pursue careers in the trades and explore avenues for industry professionals to support trade programs, such as mentorship and involvement with organizations like SkillsUSA.Applications for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence open on March 12th, 2024. To apply, submit your application at https://hftforschoolsprize.org/ by May 3, 2024.Resources:Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence Application: https://hftforschoolsprize.org/Find Harbor Freight Tools for Schools on the Web:Instagram: @hftforschoolsFacebook: @HFTforSchoolsTwitter: @HFTforSchoolsYoutube: @HarborFreightToolsforSchoolsFind Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/ Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

In this week’s episode, 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. He emphasizes the importance of field testing over standardized lab tests, highlighting the complexity of material performance under various conditions like UV exposure, temperature, and moisture. Matt and Peter discuss the challenges and insights gained from his testing experiences, advocating for a network of builders, remodelers, and architects to share findings and learn collectively. Both Builders emphasize the importance of diverse resources for learning building science, including podcasts, videos, and professional groups; there is value in learning from others' mistakes. ResourcesListen to the UnBuild It Podcast on The Build Show Podcast page, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsPeter’s blogs on Green Building AdvisorShocking Truth About Tapes Emerges from Wingnut Test FacilityFind Peter Yost on the WebPodcast: UnBuild It PodcastYouTube: @peteryost7876 Website:  https://building-wright.com/Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

This week, Matt is joined by Kohta Ueno, Principal at Building Science Corporation.  They delve into Kohta’s serendipitous journey – from kitchen remodels to joining Building Science Corporation in 1998 after seeing Joe Lstiburek on a PBS episode. They discuss the company's focus on building failures and consulting services, explaining complex building science concepts to the public.Matt and Kohta “nerd out” about the tools they use to ensure they stick to top tier building science principles. Also, they highlight the educational resources provided by Building Science Corporation (buildingscience.com), including seminars, online content (videos, white papers, and more), and the Building Science Summer Camp.Matt expresses gratitude for the company's contributions to the industry, acknowledging their role in educating builders and improving building standards. ResourcesThe Perfect Wall by Joseph Lstiburek https://buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-001-the-perfect-wallJoseph Haydn Does The Perfect Wall by Joseph Lstiburek https://buildingscience.com/documents/building-science-insights-newsletters/bsi-090-joseph-haydn-does-perfect-wallhttps://buildingscience.com/documents/enclosures-that-work/high-r-value-wall-assemblies/high-r-foundation-xps-exterior-wallFind Building Science Corporation on the WebYouTube: @buildingsciencecorporation8434Website:  https://buildingscience.com/Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Exploring the intersection of building science and data science for decarbonizing buildings, focusing on MUSH commercial buildings. Benefits of Passive House construction, efficient building design, and the importance of measuring building performance. Discussion on transforming existing buildings, smart building solutions, indoor air quality sensors, and the emergence of carbon markets.

In this week's episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt goes deep into integrating offsite and onsite construction, focusing on prefabs, with Edie Dillman of B.Public Prefab.They discuss how B.Public integrates air barriers and insulation and how these products are tools for a building team rather than replacements. They look at some of B.Public's R-values (ranging from 35 to 89), how they work with project needs, and the benefits of using these materials. They also talk about B.Public's status as a B-Corp and how important these businesses are for the industry.Listen to the benefits of hybrid building and learn how to take weeks off your build time.What's a B Corp?To watch Talking Trades, visit The Build Show's website here.Find B.Public on the WebInstagram:  @bpublicprefabYouTube: @bpublicprefabWebsite: https://bpublicprefab.com/Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Find Travis on the web:Travis' Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/travisbrungardtInstagram: @catalystbuiltWebsite: https://www.catalystbuilt.com/Find Matt on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Find the Real Rebuild series on The Build Show Network website here.Go here for more information on Build Show Live.Find Matt on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Watch the Build Show Build: Boston series here.Find Steve on the web:Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczekBuild Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildbostonInstagram: @stevenbaczekarchitectThe UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/aboutWebsite: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/Find Matt on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Find Steve on the web:Steve's Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczekBuild Show Build: Boston: https://buildshownetwork.com/bsn-series/buildshowbuildbostonInstagram: @stevenbaczekarchitectThe UnBuildIt Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/aboutWebsite: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/Find Matt on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

To watch the flashpoint comparison video, go here. It's terrifying. Hit us up on social media and let us know if you immediately went to purchase fire extinguishers for your home.Find Will on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/willkingInstagram: @willkingbuilds and @highcottonhomesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighCottonHomesInc/High Cotton Homes Website: https://www.highcotton-homes.com/Find Matt on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/Don't miss a single Build Show video; sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter here. Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.