Work in Process's Podcast

Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach

The best builders are lifelong learners. In this episode, we talk about what it means to stay curious in an industry where materials, methods, and client expectations are always evolving. From becoming Certified Passive House Builders to learning directly from trades in the field, we share how continual growth shapes the way we build.

The conversation touches on past practices we...

Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Dan Barrett

When a home is under construction, the focus is usually on what’s being built, not what’s already finished. In this episode, we talk with Dan Barrett of Texas Job Site Solutions about what it means to honor the job site and protect the elements that make a home special long before move-in day.

Dan shares how his 20+ years in the window and door industry led him to cr...

Hosts: Tim Hill and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Eric Griffin

Behind every great custom home is a network of systems that quietly shape how a house feels and functions. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Griffin of Positive Energy, a leading MEP firm in Austin, to explore what it means to design homes that are comfortable, efficient, and resilient from the inside out.

Eric shares his journey from hands-on construction to Directo...

Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Jason Francis

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Francis, one of our project managers, to talk about the rhythms of running a complex construction project. Jason shares his journey from finance to custom home building, including how he came to specialize in high-performance window and door installation. We talk about some of Jason’s strong suits, like site organization, an...

Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Tim and Daniel to discuss their advice for clients reviewing their first custom homebuilding contract. This conversation provides a framework for understanding contracts by walking through the structure of the Risinger Build contract, laying out the differences between cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, what to expect during the closeout...

Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Emma Buckman

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Buckman, one of our project managers, to hear the unique and unexpected story of how a high school skiing injury led her into a career in construction. Emma shares how she discovered construction science at Texas A&M, cut her teeth on fast-paced commercial projects in Denver, and ultimately found her place on the Risinger ...

Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Tim and Daniel to discuss their advice for clients reviewing their first custom homebuilding contract. This conversation provides a framework for understanding contracts by walking through the structure of the Risinger Build contract, laying out the differences between cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, what to expect during the closeout...

Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach

In this episode, we dive into the details—complete with our personal opinions, no holds barred. Chelsea and Daniel sit down to weigh in on which architectural features they believe are worth the extra effort and which ones tend to create more headaches than they're worth. From flush baseboards to shade pockets, we talk through the design ideas we may like in theory but sometimes wrest...

Hosts: Matt Risinger, Tim Hill, Chelsea Scharbach, Daniel Glauser

Welcome to the introductory episode of Work In Process, a new podcast from local Austin homebuilding company, Risinger Build. Hosted by the leadership team, Tim Hill (Managing Partner), Chelsea Scharbach (Director of Architecture), and Daniel Glauser (Executive Project Manager), this series takes you behind the scenes into the process of custom homebuilding.

Who I...

Hosts: Chelsea Scharbach, Daniel Glauser, and Tim Hill

Thinking about building a custom home? You’re likely asking two questions: How much will it cost? and How long will it take? In this episode of Work In Process, hosts Chelsea, Daniel, and Tim unpack these essential (and deceptively simple) questions, breaking down why the answers aren’t as straightforward as they seem.

Whether you’re a future homeowner, architect, or simply curio...

Hosts: Chelsea Scharbach, Daniel Glauser, & Tim Hill

What should you expect from your architect, and when should you bring in a builder? In this episode, Daniel Glauser, Tim Hill, and Chelsea Scharbach share insights on how to choose the right architect, why project alignment and personality fit matter, and how early collaboration between architect and builder helps avoid costly mistakes. Plus, they break down what makes a solid...

Hosts: Chelsea Scharbach, Daniel Glauser, and Tim Hill

Every beautifully designed home contains systems that make it livable, comfortable, and efficient. In this episode, Tim Hill, Chelsea Scharbach, and Daniel Glauser pull back the curtain on these “invisible” systems and discuss the crucial role of early planning to allow systems to perform well and integrate seamlessly within the architecture.

From placing HVAC equipment in condit...