Work in Process's Podcast
Welcome to Work in Process, an Austin-based podcast guiding homeowners, builders, and design professionals through the journey of building high-performance custom homes in Central Texas. From client relationships to behind-the-scenes project management, each episode explores the real-world process of homebuilding in Austin, TX.
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Ep. #28: The Guide to Building Well: Inside Risinger Build’s New Client Guidebook
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Hosts: Daniel Glauser
After more than a year in the making, Risinger Build’s Client Guidebook is finally here.
In this episode of Work In Process, Daniel Glauser shares the story behind the creation of Risinger Build’s new internal guidebook — a resource designed to help clients and architects better understand the custom homebuilding process and what truly drives successful outcomes.
From pre-construction and builder involvement during design to budgeting, communication, and project management, this episode unpacks some of the biggest misconceptions around custom homebuilding and why process matters more than most people realize.
Whether you’re planning a custom home, collaborating with a builder, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of architecturally driven projects, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to build well.
In this episode:
- Why we created the Client Guidebook
- Common misconceptions about custom homebuilding
- Why pre-construction matters
- The value of early architect-builder collaboration
- What great project management actually looks like
- Why we believe in a cost-plus model
A major milestone for our team — and one we’re excited to finally share.
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