Friends of Build Magazine

About Friends of Build Magazine

First launched in 2016 for Bend, Oregon, BUILD Magazine is now a must-have resource for anyone looking to build or renovate their custom dream home. BUILD has grown into curated collection of a region’s most talented and inspired craftsmen in the building industry; the publication aims to showcase skilled and innovative experts to an audience motivated to build or renovate their high-end home. By bringing together the most experienced tradesmen in one detailed collection, BUILD gives insight to those wanting to realize their development dreams. Published throughout the USA and Canada in 16 markets.

Publisher

Build Magazine

Category

business · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2021

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

154 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Health, Purpose, and Award-Winning Design with CP Drewett of Drewett Works

   Ted speaks with CP Drewett, architect and founder of Drewett Works, about the health transformation that reshaped his life and the principles behind his award-winning architecture. CP shares how a moment of self-inventory led him to prioritize his health, how his career took off quickly and was reshaped by the 2009 recession and a pivotal 2011 project, and why stewardship, purpose, and indigenous design guide his work in the desert. The conversation also covers what clients want today, how AI is changing architecture and construction, and the team culture behind Drewett Works’ recent awards.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Trust and Innovation in High-End Home Building with Bear Barinowski of Malmquist Construction

   Ted speaks with Bear Barinowski about the experiences that have shaped his career in luxury construction, sharing lessons from travel, leadership, and community involvement. The conversation explores the importance of trust, communication, client relationships, and adaptability while discussing the future of smart homes, evolving homeowner expectations, and what it takes to build exceptional homes and strong communities.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   From Romania to Luxury Remodeling: Building Trust and Craftsmanship with Bobby Banica of Febal Casa

   Ted speaks with Bobby Banica about his journey from Romania to the United States and how he built a successful career in luxury remodeling. Bobby shares insights on managing large-scale projects, maintaining high craftsmanship standards, and building lasting client relationships while discussing market expansion, the future of AI in construction, and why the human element remains at the heart of exceptional design and remodeling.

Who has been a guest on Friends of Build Magazine

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jason Herring
• James Dodkin
• Ryan Salinas
• Nicole Salinas
• Anthony Ortega

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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