Barndominiums Built Better with Prefabricated Cold Formed Steel

About this episode

Robert Johnson interviews Matt Glasgow about the rise of barndominiums and their impact on construction and lifestyle.

What happens when a lifestyle trend collides with a better way to build? In this episode of the Build it Better Podcast, Robert Johnson sits down with Matt Glasgow, co-founder of Barndo & Co., to unpack the explosive growth of barndominiums—and why this isn’t just a housing trend, but a shift in how people think about land, lifestyle, and construction. From humble beginnings in real estate and contracting to building a global brand spanning Canada, the U.S., and Australia, Matt shares h...

People in this episode

Host: Robert Johnson

Guest: Matt Glasgow

Topics covered

• barndominiums
• construction
• lifestyle trends
• real estate
• prefabrication

Keywords

• barndominiums
• construction
• prefabricated steel
• real estate
• lifestyle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Barndo & Co.

Places: Canada, U.S., Australia

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