Most builders settle for code, but code is just the bare minimum.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with Mark Garraty, founder & CEO of Royal Texan Homes, about why responsibility, health, and legacy matter more than volume or ego in construction.From designing forever homes to planning for electrification and healthier indoor air, Mark shares why contractors must build beyond the minimum if they want to leave lasting value for clients and communities.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why responsibility is the foundation of being a construction championWhy code is the floor, not the ceiling and how to build better than minimum standardsThe emotional investment of building a forever homeHow to design homes for future-proofing, electrification, and healthWhy chasing “biggest builder” titles destroys craftsmanship and prideWhy your values and processes determine long-term success, not top-line growthDon’t just build homes. Build responsibility, health, and legacy.Listen on Wreaths Across America RadioMondays at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 8pm EThttps://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Newsroom/WreathsAcrossAmericaRadioConnectMarkhttps://royaltexan.com/Ronhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs: The Client Communication Hub for Constructionhttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Website https://www.constructionchampionspodcast.com/Episode Bloghttps://www.constructionchampionspodcast.com/post/building-beyond-code-mark-garraty-on-responsibility-health-legacy-in-homebuilding