The Chicks in Construction podcast is officially LIVE, and we kicked things off straight from the International Builders' Show—recording from the Hydroblok booth! Our very first guest joined us to talk about one of the biggest nightmares in construction: mold.
If you’ve ever dealt with a mold disaster, you know how quickly moisture issues can spiral into a full-blown nightmare. In this episode, we cover:
- A real-life mold horror story that could have been 100% avoided with the right waterproofing solution (spoiler: Hydroblok would have saved the day!)
- Why moisture management is one of the biggest challenges in construction—and how to get it right from the start
- The latest innovations in waterproofing and how Hydroblok’s closed-cell technology keeps job sites (and reputations) intact
- The hidden dangers of biotoxin illness and why mold isn’t just a construction issue—it’s a health issue.
- IBS & KIBS (International Builders Show, and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) is the largest builder's trade show in the world and the premier event for professionals in the residential construction industry.
- IBS & KIBS draws over 76,000 attendees and features a vast exhibit hall showcasing the latest products, technologies, and trends in homebuilding.
- The IBS & KIBS combined shows are branded as Design & Construction Week and there were a lot of new innovative ideas and lots of bold colors that will be trending into designs for 2025 and 2026.
Mentioned in the show:
- Additional information about the health aspects of mold exposure: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTqDW98qqZoCTHLttzIZS4AnFrpDiTcFPkPbvhDEkx8hGxIS5Iau8aYQS5lTrDEXg/pub
- Learn more about Hydroblok: hydroblok.com
- Jess Abreu with Brick by Brick Media brickbybrickmedia.org
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