This is Doctoring Up Design, the official podcast of Design Hardware and Flooring, you home for the finest in design forward building materials and finishes.

On the show today, Why is it so hard to build in California? Joan Barton, founder of Dirty Girl Construction and SheSpoke, a platform that explores the stories and successes woman-owned, operated and worked side of the construction and design industry.

This gathering took place at Design Hardware in February 2024 and features Catie Cassazza of CRL Construction, Lauren Howley of Howley Design Build, Shannon Sheehan of Citizen Properties and of course, Joan Barton for a feature length conversation about the trials, tribulations and challenges behind building in California. It also showcases why you need a strong contractor, like these. 

Thank you Joan, Catie, Shannon, and Lauren. Thank you ichele Solomons and Avi Balsam fro Design Hardware. Check out the Instagram feed, @DesignHardwareandflooring for more information as it’s released. Thank you Michele Solomons and Avi Balsam with Design Hardware for your continued and unwavering support of the design and architecture community. And thank you for listening to the podcast. I love hearing from you, love learning about new products and guests you think should be featured on the podcast, so email me, with ideas and suggestions. Until the next episode, be well.