Then vs. Now: Building in 2026

About this episode

Paul shares insights from his two decades of construction experience, discussing the changes and constants in the home-building industry over the past twenty years.

The home-building industry has changed a lot in the past twenty years, but some principles have remained tried-and-true. In this episode, Paul shares from his two decades of construction experience as we take a look at what’s actually different, and what hasn’t changed a bit between then vs. now. Listen to hear: How long Paul has been in the industry, and what it was like when he started, vs. where it is today The biggest shift in how home construction has changed over ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul LaRoche, Emily Aborn

Topics covered

• home-building industry
• construction experience
• changes in construction
• principles of building
• then vs. now

Keywords

• home construction
• building principles
• industry changes
• construction experience
• 2026

More episodes of The Craft of Custom

• The Local Advantage: Why Building with Someone Who Knows the Area Matters · June 3, 2026 · 9 min
• If I Were Building My Own Home Today: Paul's Dream Build · May 20, 2026 · 8 min
• We Are Hiring! Help us spread the word and grow the LR3 team! · May 6, 2026 · 7 min
• Materials Matchmaking: Choosing Materials that Make the Perfect Pair · April 8, 2026 · 10 min
• When to Walk Away Before You Begin: Builder Red Flags Not to Ignore · March 25, 2026 · 8 min
• Behind-the-Scenes in an Award Winning Home: 2025 Single Family Construction >$1M · March 11, 2026 · 10 min