Builders, Budgets, and Beers

"It Is What It Is" with Ryan Hanson

Builders, Budgets, and Beers

Ryan Hanson, Partner at Sustainable 9 Design + Build, discusses the benefits of a cost plus pricing model, highlighting the transparency it provides to clients and the ability to better manage risks associated with material price fluctuations and project changes. The conversation covers Sustainable 9's unique neighborhood development project, the challenges of fixed price contracts, the impact of tariffs, and the importance of technology in improving construction processes.

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Introduction and Background of Sustainable 9 (0:00)
The Nine Steps to Sustainability (2:03)
The Peninsula Lake Project (5:18)
Cost Plus vs. Fixed Price Models (13:06)
Impact of Tariffs and Market Risks (40:54)
Client Relationships and Project Management (41:39)
Commercial Construction and Pricing Models (42:07)
Adaptive Construction and Technology (50:58)
Final Thoughts and Recommendations (56:29)

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Podcast Produced By:
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