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Your Project Shepherd Construction Podcast

Your Project Shepherd

Your Project Shepherd Podcast is your personal guide for residential construction. Hosted by Curtis Lawson of Shepherd Construction Advisors and Crafted Custom Homes, we explore all facets of the custom home building process through educational storytelling and knowledge-sharing conversations with seasoned industry expert guests. Our mission is to give you the tools you need to make informed decisions and empower you to navigate your project with confidence. No gatekeeping - let’s build success

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EP 24 | What Does it Cost? | Home Technology & Smart...

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2023/03/28

In this episode, Curtis Lawson and Randall Duncan (President of Data Smart and Duncan Security) discuss the evolution of home technology in the last 20 years, with buyers now expecting more connectivity and smart home features. Randall shares his 23 years of experience in the Houston market and talks about the importance of integrators being called in early in the design process, the cost drivers in home automation, surge protection and much more! With advancements in product and technology over the

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00:48:51

EP 23 | Costs for Architectural Design with Architect...

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2023/03/24

Danny Rigg (Architect & Founding Principal of Rigg Studio) joins Curtis Lawson for a discussion about the architecture costs for a custom home build or renovation. They talk about how to find the right architect and how investing in good design can save you money in the long run. The conversation centers around understanding how architects arrive at fees and what drives their costs. The experience and expertise of this builder and architect will offer insight into the value of good design and

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00:26:11

EP 22 | What Does it Cost for Interior Design with...

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2023/03/21

Are you a homeowner looking to learn more about the costs associated with interior design services for your new home or renovation project? Curtis Lawson sits down with Tiffany Edwards, Owner & Principal Designer of Edwards Interiors and Designs, to discuss the costs of interior design, the design process, the questions homeowners should ask when interviewing designers for their projects, and much more. Don't miss out on this informative and insightful episode! --- Send in a voice

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00:49:31

EP 21 | What Does it Cost for Kitchen Renovations...

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2023/03/17

Two builders sit down to hash out the reality of what it costs to do a custom kitchen renovation in your home. Curtis Lawson and Dan Bawden (President & CEO of Legal Eagle Contractors, Co.) discuss the cost drivers, hidden costs, what's going to increase your costs on a renovation and how to avoid common mistakes, and last but not least, how to find the right builder for your dream home renovation. We will guide you on the right way to do things and how to get started! --- Send in a voice

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00:38:21

EP 20 | What Does it Cost? | Bathroom Renovations |...

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2023/03/14

As we continue in the "What Does it Cost?" theme of Season 2, we get into the bathroom portion of the home remodels. Curtis Lawson and Kelly Kirk (Owner & President of Greymark Construction Company) discuss the costs associated with bathroom renovations, why it is easier to upgrade and renovate your bathroom if you are already doing another renovation project in your home, why the cost per squre foot in such a small space is more expensive than expected, and how to find the right team for your

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00:46:50

EP 19 | What Does it Cost? | Pools & Outdoor Living |...

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2023/03/10

What does it cost to add an outdoor living space to your home? Maybe you want to add a pool, and to do some pool or landscape design and want to educate yourself on what to expect? Tune in to this episode as we will guide you on what you need to know before getting started! Daniel Slate, Managing Partner of Water's Edge Outdoor Living, joins Curtis Lawson to discuss the cost drivers for these additions on your custom home, the features to avoid given the climate in Houston, the easy upgrades, and

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00:54:12

EP 18 | What Does it Cost? | Whole-Home Renovations...

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2023/03/07

Two builders and an architect get together to discuss what does it cost for custom whole-home renovations and additions. Today are guests Jeremy McFarland and Matt Sneller, who were both featured in Season 1, and they are back now to get into costs when dealing with custom home renovations. The importance of a good team is key and these guys get into all the hidden costs that people may overlook when doing home renovations. Join us on this episode to learn more about what to look for in your team

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00:39:11

EP 17 | What Does It Cost? | Custom Homes | Franco...

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2023/03/03

We dive into the topic of WHAT DOES IT COST to build a custom home build or a custom home remodel. Can you really quantify what the costs are with a project? Joining Curtis Lawson to kick off this first episode of Season 2 is Owner of ALBARRAN | Architecture + Construction, Franco Albarran. Tune in to learn a little more about the custom home build process and the costs that drive the architecture part of the project and gain insight into what to expect. --- Send in a voice message:

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EP 16 | Season 1 Wrap Up and Q & A with Curtis Lawson...

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2023/02/28

Thank you so much for joining us on our journey with the story of Season 1 and all of our interviews. Toner and Curtis discuss the story that we covered in Season 1, their favorite episodes, what they think are the big take-aways, and dive into the questions from our followers and friends, and give their feedback and answers. We want to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge for success on your venture. Or, maybe you are just curious about the process or want to learn a little more about what

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00:51:53

EP 15 | Insurance with Tye Justice of Hotchkiss...

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2023/02/24

Just as we thought that Brian and Heather’s home troubles were over, they discover that they have structural damage! Although they have their owner's representative to guide them through correcting the problems, it is another huge cost and lesson learned. What led to this? Was it the builder's fault? Or could this have been the result of something done by the homeowners themselves? Tune in to find out! Joining us to discuss a very important aspect of the construction process is Insurance Broker, Tye

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EP 14 | New Home Maintenance with Erich Kleine of...

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2023/02/21

Brian and Heather are realizing that although getting a home maintenance person out to their home is an important step in keeping up their new home, they may have structural issues with their home! How could this have happened? Is the worst not over yet? Joining Curtis on the podcast this week is Erich Kleine, co-founder of Goodsmith Home Care and Repair. They talk about the oversights by new home owners that may very well void their warranties, and simple things which seem to be unimportant, but

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00:43:32

EP 13 | Home Builder Warranty with Chris Bolio of...

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2023/02/17

As the story of Brian and Heather continues, they encounter more problems with their home - this time with MOLD! How will they deal with this issue? We talk with Owner & Partner of Alair Custom Homes Houston, Chris Bolio, about building here in the gulf region, builder's warranties, having a strong relationship with your client, and much more. There is only one way to ensure a certain outcome in construction and that is to validate every detail before you ever commit to a construction

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00:36:55

EP 12 | Punch Lists with Steven Deutser of Park Lane...

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2023/02/14

Now that Brian and Heather have realized their project will fail if they don’t get the proper guidance, they decide to hire an owner’s representative to step in, and hopefully turn things around. Is this turning point for them? Is it the light at the end of the tunnel? Tune in to find out! Curtis and Steven Deutser, Owner & President of Park Lane Builders, dive into the importance of developing processes and managing punch lists, home maintenance, utilizing a construction management software,

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EP 11 | Phase Checks & Quality Control with Bradly...

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2023/02/10

Now that Heather has had her baby and the couple finds themselves even busier than before, it would be nice for the project stress to lessen. Unfortunately, more problems in the build project are coming to light, and it is causing strain for them. The designer connects the couple with their true guide and shepherd in hopes he can turn the project around. Will they hire the owner’s representative? Will they pull through to finish this project? Tune in to find out! We speak with architect, Bradly

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01:07:52

EP 10 | Interior Design with Shannon Vestal of Steve...

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2023/02/07

Our story characters decide to hire an interior designer to help with the overwhelming number of selections and options for their custom home. Even though this good decision makes things less stressful, it brings to light a lot more issues with their builders’ “standard” installs. Once again, costs are going up, in vain. What other surprises will they encounter in this episode? We talk with a designer, Shannon Vestal, about the various reasons why the designer should also be on board with the

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EP 9 | Building Performance with Toner Kersting of...

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2023/02/03

Although Brian and Heather’s home-build is showing apparent progress, they are feeling loads of stress from the mistakes that keep surfacing on the project. The problems on site are not only becoming costly, but dangerous for the family now. The home is a living organism and for it to function properly, there is a lot more than just following plans, to have a successful project. Toner and Curtis discuss building performance and the consequences of short-cuts which are commonly done because builders

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EP 8 | Engineering with Karl Breckon of BEC Engineers...

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2023/01/31

Brian and Heather start recognizing that their builder isn't as experienced as they hoped he would be, and it is becoming a big problem for their project. There have been some pretty big oversights in regard to design and engineering plans and materials choices. Furthermore, their cost-plus contract is turning out to be not only bad for them, but also for the builder – costing big bucks for all. Will they be able to get through this project? We talk with Karl Breckon, CEO of BEC Engineers and

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EP 7 | Construction Contracts with Karalynn Cromeens...

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2023/01/27

The builder that Brian and Heather have contracted, has pulled a free contract template off the internet and they all signed quickly before having it reviewed by an attorney. None of them understand the process enough to anticipate that there will be consequences to this hasty move… How do you think this will pan out for all parties involved? Karalynn and Curtis talk about construction contracts and the risks that you may be entering into if your contract is poorly written and non-specific to your

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00:50:06

EP 6 | Financing Your Project with Jamie Wolf of...

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2023/01/24

Our story characters, Brian and Heather, have made yet another wrong turn in their adventure with their “false” guides who simply are not knowledgeable enough in the Custom home build process. They face problems with the bank for unknowingly violating the terms of their agreement and possible foreclosure – they are defeated it seems! We talk with Mortgage Loan Consultant, Jamie Wolf at First United Mortgage Group, to discuss what you must be aware of before starting to finance your custom home

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00:02:36

Bonus Episode: Architectural Designers

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2023/01/20

We aimed to create fictional characters in our story based on our "train wreck" project, to highlight how a custom home build project can go south, real quick, if the people involved are not all communicating efficiently with one another, as process and building the right team are key to a successful project. Curtis clears the air about any possible misrepresentation of design professionals that may have been spoken about, in previous or future episodes, that may seem to illustrate their roles,

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