Building Better Together: The Power of Builder–Designer Collaboration with Garrett Greenhalgh

Описание: What happens when builders and designers stop working in silos, and start building together? 
In this episode, I’m joined by Garrett Greenhalgh, owner of GPD Builders in Cache Valley, Utah, whose approach to custom homebuilding flips the traditional “us vs. them” dynamic on its head.
From growing up on job sites with his dad to leading a respected custom home company today, Garrett’s story is a masterclass in collaboration. He shares how clear communication, trust, and mutual respect between builders and designers don’t just make construction smoother, they make homes better, clients happier, and teams stronger.
So why does this matter? Because too many projects fall apart not from lack of talent, but from lack of alignment. Garrett reveals what it looks like when everyone’s on the same page — and how that level of teamwork becomes your biggest competitive advantage.

💡 What You Can’t Miss:
🏠 Production Roots, Custom Results
How Garrett’s background in production building shaped his systems, precision, and efficiency in the world of custom homes.

🏠 Blueprints That Build Trust
Why complete, detailed plans save everyone — and how design alignment sets the stage for success long before breaking ground.

🏠 The Feedback Loop That Changes Everything
How open communication and on-site collaboration between builders and designers lead to smarter solutions (and fewer surprises).

🏠 Collaboration is the New Competitive Edge
Why Garrett now refuses projects without a communicative designer — and how that standard transforms every client experience.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates a good project from a great one, this episode pulls back the curtain. It’s not just about the house you build — it’s about the relationships that build it.

🎧 Hit play to discover how collaboration can turn construction chaos into creativity, and why the best homes are never built alone.

🔗 Helpful Tools + Resources for Smarter Building
GPD Builders – Cache Valley, Utah
www.dostudios.co/courses

00:00 – Introduction & Thoughts on Sketching
03:00 – From Real Estate to Home Design
09:00 – Learning Through Experience & YouTube
14:00 – Design Process & Creative Inspiration
22:00 – Working with Trades & Industry Insights
32:00 – Imposter Syndrome & Knowing Your Role
39:00 – Final Advice for Aspiring Designers