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 ResultsHow Garrett’s background in production building shaped his systems, precision, and efficiency in the world of custom homes.

🏠 Blueprints That Build TrustWhy 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 EdgeWhy 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