Building TechTalk

Building TechTalk

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Building TechTalk episodes

  • Building TechTalk - Episode 15 - Building an Innovative Community of Builders

    So, you have a great idea for how to transform the building industry. Great! But how do you make it a reality? This is the challenge the team at ZS2 Technologies has faced for the last four years. It’s not easy getting builders to adopt new materials and methods—even when they are the ones who will benefit along with the building’s owner. In the latest episode of Building TechTalk, we sit down to discuss finding early adopters, building a community with them, and how they can be the agents of change the construction industry desperately needs.

    24 min
  • Building TechTalk - Episode 11 - The Future of Carbon Capture Technology

    As the world looks to decarbonize, carbon capture technology has typically been seen as only viable on a massive scale. That's where the geniuses at OCCAM's Technologies disagrees. They're pursuing small-scale carbon capture units that could be used around the world. We sit down to discuss their progress and what it could mean for the building industry.

    https://www.occams-tech.com/

    https://zs2technologies.com/

     

    28 min
  • Building TechTalk-Episode 9-Low Carbon Cement Breakthrough

    On the heels of COP26, we sit down with the Stephen Harpur, CEO at Progressive Planet to hear the details about a major milestone in reducing the carbon footprint of the building industry through cement derived from recycled post-consumer glass.

    www.zs2technologies.com

    www.progressiveplanet.ca

     

    29 min
  • Episode 8 - Carbon Economy 101

    We're taking a deep dive into the Carbon Economy with Environmental Products Trader Chelsea Erhardt to discover how those in the building industry can benefit from their sustainable building decisions.

    22 min
  • Episode 7 -Understanding SIPs with IPB Systems

    Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are a superior building system that has been around for several decades, yet widespread adoption remains elusive. We sit down with Terry Moser, Co-Founder of IPB Systems and SIPs building veteran to dispel some SIPs myths and discuss the benefits of building with pre manufactured panels.

    32 min
  • Episode 6 - ICwhatUC

    Ever wonder how much time and resources are lost to unneeded service calls and site visits? Calgary tech company ICwhatUC did. And they’ve found a solution to stop wasting time and energy, while boosting customer satisfaction. Their web-based platform is taking building experts to site to solve issues, without ever leaving their home or office. We sat down with Co-Founder Luke Krueger to discuss the benefits of this technology to the building industry, and how they’re poised to capitalize on the 5G transition.

     

    Learn more: https://icwhatuc.com/

     

    Learn to build smarter: https://www.zs2technologies.com/

    27 min
  • Building TechTalk - Episode 5 - SAIT Green Building Technology
    Most people would think of Alberta as a hotbed for oil and gas, not sustainable building research. But the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is working to change that with their Green Building Technology team. We sat down with Research Manager Melanie Ross to discuss the challenges and--more importantly--the opportunities for those looking to build in a more environmentally sustainable way.Learn more about The Green Building Technology lab https://www.sait.ca/research-and-innovation/research-areas-and-facilitiesLearn more about our resident experts: https://www.zs2technologies.com
    36 min
  • Episode 4 - Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance
    How is a pandemic, pending Speech from the Throne, and evolving provincial policies affecting the growth of energy efficient technologies? We sat down with Amy Roesler, Executive Director of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance to discuss the changing landscape of energy efficiency in Alberta, and across North America.
    32 min

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