Rob and Justin are podcasting live from the Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. In this show, editorial advisor Mike Guertin joins the guys for a conversation on how the state of the art changes in building science. Mike’s been with the magazine since 1993 and creates a ton of content for the magazine and the website. This is his first appearance on the podcast (and that’s Mike at the center of the photo from the show, facing the camera).

Being a veteran builder, Mike offers some keen insight on being innovative with new techniques and materials. Of course, Mike was the builder on the FHB 2016 ProHOME demo build.

This year at the show, Mike is looking for the opportunity to talk to manufacturers to get the latest news and make some contacts. Mike also mentions the chance to give the tool-makers some real actionable feedback that helps them improve their product. Plus, he’s also searching for the hidden gems from the little companies that he has not heard of before.

Stay tuned for more live podcast episodes from the 2018 Builders’ Show — all of those and more show news and info can be found at this post: Complete 2018 International Builders’ Show Coverage.

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• Complete 2018 International Builders’ Show Coverage.
• All of Mike Guertin’s articles on the FHB website.
• All FHB podcast show notes: FineHomebuilding.com/podcast.
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