Sustainable Builders Yak

By Builders Declare

What's Sustainable Builders Yak about?

For Australian construction industry professionals facing the challenges of building high-performance, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable high-performing home.

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Sustainable Builders Yak episodes:

05.06.2024
Ep #28 Commitment to Sustainability with Forest One
Brian & Simon are joined by John Dalla Via, National Business Development Manager & Alexsandra Guinan, Area Manager – Specification of Forest One. We discuss Forest One's many brands and true commitment to sustainability, and most importantly BEER! The wonder product,...
04.01.2024
Ep #27 Concrete Free Foundations
Brian & Simon are joined by David Singh, State Manager of Surefoot Footings. This episode is sponsored by Rylock Windows as our Founding Sponsor and Performance Membranes and Purcell Homes as our gold sponsors Also check out Surefoot case studies discussed in...
03.04.2024
Ep #26 Pre-Fab Future House w' Peter Stutchbury Architects
Brian & Simon are joined by Alejo De Achaval of Peter Stutchbury Architects to discuss the Future House by Dimensions X. This widely acclaimed CLT prefabricated home has picked up a string of awards and media attention. Discussed in this video and...
02.05.2024
Ep #25 Craig Harris Sustainability Consultation
Brian & Simon are joined by Craig Harris of Low Impact Development (LID) Consulting check out his website for numerous resources. This episode of the Sustainable Builders Yak is sponsored by Provans Timber & Hardware as a founding sponsor, Blaise Building...
01.03.2024
Ep #24 Pt. 2. Essentials to run a successful building company with Amelia Lee & Duayne Pearce
Brian and Simon talk with Amelia Lee and Duayne Pearce of Live Life Build This episode is supported by Live Life Build, Ultimate Windows and Passive House design and Construct Amelia Lee also has her own podcast Undercover Architect Duayne Pearce also has...
12.06.2023
Ep #24 Pt. 1. Essentials to run a successful building company with Amelia Lee & Duayne Pearce
Brian and Simon talk with Amelia Lee and Duayne Pearce of Live Life Build This episode is supported by Live Life Build, Ultimate Windows and Passive House design and Construct Amelia Lee also has her own podcast Undercover Architect Duayne Pearce also has...
11.13.2023
Ep #23 State of the construction industry w' passive house guru Burkhard Hansen
In this episode Brian & Simon talk with Passive House guru Burkhard Hansen from Carbonlite, a Passive House certified premanufactured building panel. This episode it brought to you by Sustainability Victoria, Proclima Australia, Fantech & BINQ For more information check out https://www.thesba.com.au/
10.16.2023
Ep #22 Carbon Neutral Concrete - Are we dreaming?
Brian and Simon talk with Dylan Viviers, National Specification Manager of Holcim who has played a pivotal role in the development of Holcim ECOPact. Concrete is the most utilized and versatile building material in the world and has been key to...
09.11.2023
Ep #21 Engineering for High-Performance Homes
Brian & Simon are joined by Yashar Nikpayam from Oranik Consulting Engineers This episode is bought to you by CSR Bradford as a founding Platinum sponsor of the Sustainable Builders Alliance launching September 2023.
08.14.2023
Ep #19 Nathan Peart BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Explained
Brian & Simon are joined by Nathan Peart of Bushfire Smart. Bushfire Smart are the proud supporters of this episode https://bushfiresmart.com.au/
07.24.2023
Ep #20 Part 2. SBA Directors Edition
**SPECIAL EDITION** Brian & Simon sit down with the missing director from part 1, Hamish White from Sanctum Homes. Brian & Simon also give their insight as to the challenges and journey of a sustainable builder. You'll get an insight into the life...
06.26.2023
Ep #20 Part 1. SBA Directors Edition
**SPECIAL EDITION** Brian & Simon sit down with all Directors of Builders Declare (except one) to talk about why we do what we do. You'll get an insight into the life of a builder, the trials and tribulations, and why we do...
05.22.2023
Ep #18 Environmental Engineering & Learning from Indigenous Communities
Brian and Simon chat with Dr Martin Anda environmental engineer and expert in urban water efficiency, solid waste recycling and energy efficiency in buildings at Murdoch University. We recommend checking out Collie concrete which could be the low carbon concrete of...
04.30.2023
Ep #17 Passive House Certification
Brian and Simon are joined by Marcus Strang (1 of 4 passive house certifiers in Australia) from HIP V. HYPE and discuss the challenges of executing a certified passive house. This podcast is supported by HIP V. HYPE Resources we discuss in...
03.13.2023
Ep #16 Solar Explained with Finn Peacock
Brian and Simon are joined by Finn Peacock who's website Solar Quotes has helped thousands of Aussies find the right solar system and installer for their home. This episode is sponsored by Solar Quotes.
02.13.2023
Ep #15 Renewables Technologies Are Taking Over!
Brian and Simon are joined by Tom Stephenson the National Sales Manager of Renewable Technologies for Stiebel Eltron Australia. This episode dives into the depths of renewable solutions for residential construction. This episode is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron Australia, to find out...
12.04.2022
Ep #14 Building Envelope Science with Jesse Clarke, Pro Clima
Brian and Simon are joined by Jesse Clarke the technical lead of Innovation and Research & Development for Pro Clima in Australia & New Zealand. Jesse is also a co-author of the Pro Clima Australia Study, worth checking out via this...
11.05.2022
Ep #13 How e-Tool & LCA will change the way we build
Brian and Simon are joined by Robin Campbell of e-Tool and dive deep into how e-Tool use Life Cycle Assessment to understand and work to decrease the carbon in our built environment. e-Tool was founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2010 and...
10.16.2022
Ep # 12 The Complex World of Insulation w' Andrew Wisbey
On this episode Brian & Simon speak with Andrew Wisbey of Hybrid Green. Andrew knows insulation like few people in Australia with over 13 years as Specification Manager for Kingspan. Andrew is now Director of Hybrid Green a proud sponsor of the...
09.18.2022
Ep #11 Construction Company Insurance - What you MUST know!
Brian & Simon speak with Neil Gray State Manager of Master Builders Insurance Brokers (MBIB). Neil has spent 40 years in Construction insurance and knows the game like few others. https://www.mbib.com.au/advice/industry-expertise/your-local-mbib-team/
08.22.2022
Ep #10 Hemp Construction Australia
Brian and Simon talk with Johan Tjissen an industry pioneer in the integration of Hemp into the building Industry and director of Hempcrete Australia and Hemp Block Australia. Japanese hempcrete house built in 1698 http://www.japanhemp.org/en/miasahouse.htm
07.18.2022
Ep #9 - Architects Declare Australia w' Steffen Welsch
Brian & Simon are joined by Steffen Welsch of Architects Declare Australia and discuss the global 'Declare' movement and how Builders can win more work with top shelf Architect firms.
05.28.2022
Ep #8 - Building Contracts & How to Prevent Legal DISASTER!
Olivia Terziovski of Boutique Lawyers breaks down the do's & don'ts of Australian building contracts. This episode isn't specifically about sustainable construction, but how Australian builders can ensure there business is safeguarded against price rises and getting your Building contracts right. This...
05.07.2022
Ep #7 Energy Efficiency w' Jessica Allen
Brian & Simon talk with Jessica Allen, former ESD Consultant and Business Manager at SUHO, and currently the Technical Manager at Climasure based out of Adelaide . This is episode it bought to you by Climasure for more information check out...
04.01.2022
Ep #6 Pioneering Passive House in Australia
Brian & Simon talk with Kate Nason, Sustainability Advisor and Chairperson of the Australian Passive House Association. This is episode it bought to you by Kellet Design Group for more information check out their website.
03.01.2022
Ep #5 Panel Construction
Brian Guinan & Simon Clark are joined by Hamish White of Sanctum Homes to discuss the pros & cons of Panel construction. Hear builders with a wealth of experience working with all types of panel and prefabricated construction. Useful links; https://www.prefabaus.org.au/ https://www.offsite.net.au/ https://www.sipsindustries.com.au/...
01.22.2022
Ep #4 - Jesse's Passive House
One of Builders Declare's founding members Jesse Glascott of G-Lux Builders has just finished building what will be a certified Passive House for himself and his family. Listen as we review the incredible products, materials and techniques Jesse used to build...
12.03.2021
Ep #3 Construction Industry Waste
Brian & Simon are joined by Mick Limb from Michael Limb Builders and we explore Construction Waste. How can we reuse the 20 Million tonnes of waste the Australian construction industry produces. We work through the demolition of an existing home, and...
11.04.2021
Ep #2 Making the NCC Sexy & Sustainable
Brian & Simon are joined by Michael Murphy from Aligned Building to discuss changes proposed to the National Construction Code coming into affect in 2022, and (most importantly) how they help Builders and Tradies create a sustainable industry. For those that...
09.08.2021
Ep #1 Australian Timber Shortage
Three of the founders of Builders Declare Australia sit down to discuss the challenges Australian builders are facing with Australia's (and the world's) timber shortage.Local shortages of timber Australia wideHow the use of timber captures carbon in our homesThe potential...

What's Sustainable Builders Yak about?

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Sustainable Builders Yak episodes:

Ep #28 Commitment to Sustainability with Forest One

Ep #27 Concrete Free Foundations

Ep #26 Pre-Fab Future House w' Peter Stutchbury Architects

Ep #25 Craig Harris Sustainability Consultation

Ep #24 Pt. 2. Essentials to run a successful building company with Amelia Lee & Duayne Pearce

Ep #24 Pt. 1. Essentials to run a successful building company with Amelia Lee & Duayne Pearce

Ep #23 State of the construction industry w' passive house guru Burkhard Hansen

Ep #22 Carbon Neutral Concrete - Are we dreaming?

Ep #21 Engineering for High-Performance Homes

Ep #19 Nathan Peart BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Explained

Ep #20 Part 2. SBA Directors Edition

Ep #20 Part 1. SBA Directors Edition

Ep #18 Environmental Engineering & Learning from Indigenous Communities

Ep #17 Passive House Certification

Ep #16 Solar Explained with Finn Peacock

Ep #15 Renewables Technologies Are Taking Over!

Ep #14 Building Envelope Science with Jesse Clarke, Pro Clima

Ep #13 How e-Tool & LCA will change the way we build

Ep # 12 The Complex World of Insulation w' Andrew Wisbey

Ep #11 Construction Company Insurance - What you MUST know!

Ep #10 Hemp Construction Australia

Ep #9 - Architects Declare Australia w' Steffen Welsch

Ep #8 - Building Contracts & How to Prevent Legal DISASTER!

Ep #7 Energy Efficiency w' Jessica Allen

Ep #6 Pioneering Passive House in Australia

Ep #5 Panel Construction

Ep #4 - Jesse's Passive House

Ep #3 Construction Industry Waste

Ep #2 Making the NCC Sexy & Sustainable

Ep #1 Australian Timber Shortage