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The Build Better Homes Podcast is where construction expertise meets real-world experience. Co-hosted by Royal Mortier (President of PLIRIS) and John O’Shea (COO of PLIRIS), the show dives into the tools, strategies, and lessons that help builders, designers, and homeowners create smarter, stronger, and more efficient homes.
With decades of combined experience in engineering, contracting, and operations, Royal and John bring unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s construction industry. Each episode features insights into building science, team structures, design processes, and the practical details that separate successful projects from costly mistakes.
Whether you’re a builder just starting out, an industry professional looking to scale, or simply passionate about better homebuilding, this podcast will give you actionable knowledge, candid stories, and proven strategies to help you build better, every time.
With decades of combined experience in engineering, contracting, and operations, Royal and John bring unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s construction industry. Each episode features insights into building science, team structures, design processes, and the practical details that separate successful projects from costly mistakes.
Whether you’re a builder just starting out, an industry professional looking to scale, or simply passionate about better homebuilding, this podcast will give you actionable knowledge, candid stories, and proven strategies to help you build better, every time.
Frequenza di aggiornamento:
every 10 days
Durata media dell'audio:
51 minutes
Interviste agli ospiti
Inglese
Stati Uniti
27 episodi
da 01 Ottobre 2025
episodic
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In Episode 24 of the Build Better Homes Podcast, Royal Mortier and John sit down with Mindy Lepp of LEP Design to talk about marketing in the homebuilding and construction industry.
Mindy shares how LEP Design evolved from a general marketing firm into an outsourced marketing department for build…
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Show Notes
This episode dives into the real problem behind house plans and how the industry typically operates.
Topics Covered
Why Most House Plans Aren’t Build-Ready
Plans are often not code-compliant
Missing structural engineering
Not adapted to site-specific conditions
The Fragmented Process
…
In this episode, Royal and John take a deep dive into fire-rated assemblies and how they apply across different types of residential construction. From single-family homes to multifamily and townhomes, understanding the differences between fire-rated systems is essential for both safety and project…
In this technical episode, Royal dives into how structural engineers analyze and resolve loads in residential construction and why different engineers may produce different structural designs for the same home. We highly advise viewers to also watch the episode on YouTube.
The discussion begins w…
In this episode, Royal and Shaun Carpentier explore the world of insurance restoration, breaking down how it differs from traditional construction and why understanding both sides is critical for long-term success in the industry. Shaun shares his journey from carpet cleaning into full-scale restor…
In this episode, Royal and John step away from purely technical construction topics to discuss federal housing policies that may influence the future of home affordability in the United States. While the podcast typically focuses on engineering and building science, the regulatory environment surro…
In this technical episode, Royal dives into how structural engineers analyze and resolve loads in residential construction and why different engineers may produce different structural designs for the same home. We highly advise viewers to also watch the episode on YouTube.
The discussion beg…
IBS 2026 Recap–Innovation, Engineering, and What’s Next in Residential Construction
In this episode, Royal and John recap their experience at the 2026 International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando and break down the innovations, trends, and structural advancements shaping the future of homebuilding…
In this episode of Build Better Homes, Royal Mortier and John O’Shea break down 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) updates that are actively impacting projects in 2026.
While the code cycle is labeled 2024, many jurisdictions are adopting and enforcing these changes now, making their real-…
In this solo episode of Build Better Homes, Royal Mortier introduces a new recurring segment called Technical Topics, focused on engineering-related changes that directly affect residential construction.
This first Technical Topics episode breaks down a major hardware shift many builders and desi…
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