Hydrowood is pioneering one of the world’s first underwater forestry operations, salvaging beautiful Australian hardwoods—like Tasmanian Myrtle, Oak, Blackwood, and Celery Top Pine—from the depths of Lake Pieman.

Submerged for decades after the 1980s hydroelectric flooding in Tasmania, these timbers are being recovered and given a new life. Join us as we explore Hydrowood’s innovative journey, the stories hidden beneath the water, and how these beautiful ancient forests are shaping sustainable construction today.

This episode is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron, EXIT Strategy Group and Evitat.

We’re joined by Bec Kempster, Chief Operating Officer of the Sustainable Builders Alliance, to mark the official launch of the SBA new membership program.

With a rich background in operations, marketing, and business leadership, Bec has played a pivotal role in aligning the Alliance around its core mission: to give you the confidence to build high-performing, sustainable homes.

We unpack the “why” behind the membership, the benefits for builders and industry professionals, and how this growing movement is set to transform the future of residential construction in Australia and beyond.

This episode is sponsored by JP Sustainable Homes, Hydrowood as our gold sponsors and Thermobuild as our silver sponsor.

Challenges of sustainability at scale as Australia's biggest home builder & 7 star NatHERS compliance across 6 climate zones & 100's of designs!

Adrian Popple is Metricon's National Design Director and has been working with the company since 1988. Adrian has an incredible vantage point being a national leader and having seen the ups downs of the construction industry over nearly 40 years.

He explains;

• What homeowners are looking for in terms of sustainability & wellness in a home?
• The challenges of custom homes and scaling a building company.
• We're the industry is at today & what we should expect the next few years.
• Building single story homes in 60 days!
• Requirement for sustainability action plans.
• How an over-stimulated economy nearly ruined the industry.
• How Australian banks influence the size of Australian homes.

This episode is sponsored by Thermotek, Viva Living Homes & WesBeam

Running a carpentry or building company isn't just about swinging a hammer and managing job sites — it's a complex balancing act of business acumen, leadership, and industry know-how. 

In this episode, we sit down with Jake McArthur, CEO of Carpentry Australia, to unpack what it really takes to thrive in the building industry. From the challenges faced by tradies-turned-business-owners to the systems that separate the good from the great.

Jake shares invaluable insights every builder or carpenter needs to hear. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 

This episode is bought to you by Future Builder, Rylock Windows & Timber link.

What's the worst thing that can happen to a building company? 

Causing injury or even death to a worker on site, especially if you aren't carefully following an OH&S procedure!

If you're a builder that's needs help with the paperwork for OH&S - This episode is a MUST listen!

This episode is bought to you by Ultimate Windows, Webber Insurance and Yarrow Build

Brian & Simon are joined by Builders Coach, Kurt Hegetschweiler to discuss building a business that thrives.

This episode is brought to you by Builders Coach, BINQ and FanTech

Brian & Simon are joined by Dr Fiona Gray of Bioliving by Design to discuss how biophilic design and building biology impact a home and it's occupants.

This episode is brought to you by Crafted Hardwoods, Australian Glass Group & Live Life Build

Brian & Simon are joined by Paul Haar, Architect of over 40 years and a respected voice when it comes to the sustainable management of Australian forests and the timber industry.

This episode is supported by Hygge Windows, Yarrow Build & Webber Insurance.

Brian & Simon are joined by the Australian Passive House Association (APHA) CEO, Alexia Lidas.

This episode is sponsored by HazardCo as Platinum sponsor, ProClima & Oranik Engineering as Gold sponsors.

Brian & Simon are joined by strawbale guru Sam Vivers of Viva Homes who invented their own prefabricated strawbale wall panel system.

This episode is bought to you by Thermotek, Wunderbuild and Eco Wise Homes.

To check out Sam's Strawbale course go to https://www.arec.com.au/straw-bale-building-courses/