About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of technology on construction, career changes to the industry, and provides advice on building techniques.

Matt doesn't think robots and AI will make us live like the Jetsons. Mike updates us on his owner/builder house and making a career change to construction. Miranda is looking for advice on air-sealing and insulating the floor of a house partially built on piers. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer the construction building science questions. Tune in to Episode 729 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Technology and its effect on the construction industry Making a career change to residential construction Warm and dry floor system for houses and additions built on piers Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com . ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 729 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guests: Mike, Miranda, Ian, Randy

Topics covered

• Technology in construction
• Career change to construction
• Air-sealing and insulation
• Building on piers
• Listener feedback
• Construction building science

Keywords

• robots
• AI
• construction career
• air-sealing
• insulation
• building on piers
• listener feedback
• building science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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