67. Sticks and Bricks: Why We've Built The Same Way For Centuries
Apr 3, 2024
Episode Highlights:
History of building with sticks and bricks.
Why are lumber prices so high?
How the GI bill changed the building industry.
What role does modular construction play in the future of housing?
Breck's project highlight of the week: David's Garage
“We are now again facing a housing crisis that we know is here and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon."
-Breck Crandell (Director of Design, TSI)
Show Notes:
0:30 - Introduction to Episode 67.
1:18 - Breck’s project highlight of the week: David’s Garage.
5:00 - Why we’ve been building with sticks and bricks for centuries.
8:30 - The issue with lumber today.
11:10 - Engineered wood materials.
14:38 - What is the risk in using younger wood for their homes?
18:40 - What role does a GC play in finding quality materials?
19:40 - The history of building with bricks.
23:20 - How the GI Bill changed housing.
29:40 - Are we moving towards modular construction?
34:18 - How we are embracing modular construction.
38:03 - Concluding thoughts for episode 67.
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