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Ian Schwandt

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Contributing editor Ian Schwandt is the production manager for TDS Custom Construction in Madison, Wis. After a varied field career spanning commercial construction for the healthcare industry and owning an architectural woodworking shop, Ian returned to residential construction and developed an interest in high-performance building and construction-business finance.

 

  • Podcast 609: Flashing a Metal Building, Energy Retrofits, and Siting a House

    The crew hears from listeners about major additions, common house problems by vintage, and network cables for LED lighting.

  • Podcast 609: Members-only Aftershow — Building Business With Timber HP President Matt O’Malia

    The crew talks to Matt about his entrepreneurial nature and what it’s like starting a wood-fiber insulation company in the wilds of Maine.

  • Podcast 602: Customer Communication, Foundation Insulation, and Competent HVAC Design

    The crew hears from listeners about EV charging, aging in place, and dowsing. Discussion questions include customer communication, covering exposed foundation insulation, and HVAC design.

  • Podcast 602: Members-only Aftershow — Developing Budgets for Building Projects

    The crew talks about making project budgets that are complete and realistic.

  • Podcast 600: Humidity Control, Pergola Footing, and Primer for New Drywall

    The crew hears from listeners about LED lights, pergola footings, PVA primer, and overly complicated HVAC.

  • Podcast 600: Members-only Aftershow — House as a System

    The crew talks about what “house as a system” means and why it’s important to understand.

  • 4 Types of Residential Project Delivery Methods

    Understanding the available options and the client-contractor relationship can help put both clients and contractors on equal footing.

  • Podcast 595: Raised Floor Systems, Carriage House Conversion, and LED Strip Lighting

    Listeners share thoughts on condensate drains, fake shutters, and silicosis. The crew takes questions on insulating a floor system, converting a former storage building to living space, and how to use LED strip lighting.

  • Podcast 595: Members-only Aftershow—Building and Remodeling Contracts

    The crew talks about generating a good contract to protect you, your business, and your client.

  • Podcast 594: PRO TALK with Contractor Andy Steele and Student Jude Griffin

    In this Pro Talk podcast, Ian talks to Contractor Andy Steele and student Jude Griffin.

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