Sustainable Builders Yak

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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 episode is sponsored by Boutique Lawyers who are also giving away 10 X Hardcopies of 'How to Prosper as a Property Developer' 
Email Olivia at [email protected] for your copy

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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 their website.

References;
https://www.nathers.gov.au/nathers-accredited-software

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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.

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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/

http://www.crosslamaustralia.com.au/

https://www.colli.com.au/truss-and-frame/

https://builtoffsite.com.au/emag/issue-01/prefab-australian-building-sector/

https://designbuildexpo.com.au/building-construction/the-prefabrication-debate/

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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 his home, and wait till you hear how incredibly low Jesse got his ACH... IMPRESSIVE!

A huge thanks to our sponsors BINQ High-performing Windows & Doors & ASC Tanks

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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 breakdown what can and can't be Recycled or Upcycled.

How large manufacturers can help reduce waste.

Some heroes making construction waste into beautiful products such as;

• https://www.fivemileradius.org/
• https://lohasau.com/bricks/recycled
• https://www.vinyl.org.au/sustainability/recycling
• https://www.gyprock.com.au/about-us/plasterboard-recycling

Services you can use to help prevent construction waste;

• http://mobiusmr.com.au/
• https://jumbocorp.com.au/
• https://www.paintback.com.au/
• https://www.glavel.com/

Grab your FREE TICKET to the upcoming Webinar on CARBON NEUTRAL CONCRETE presented by Holicim

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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 want to know more;

• NCC Explainer Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gFnPKCREOk
• Overview of Proposed Changes - https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/ncc-2022-public-comment-draft-stage-2/supporting_documents/Infographic%20%20Overview%20of%20proposed%20changes.PDF
• NatHERS Whole of Home - https://www.nathers.gov.au/resources/whole-of-home-overview
• CodeMark, How it Works - https://www.abcb.gov.au/about-codemark/how-it-works

This podcast episode is bought to you by Builders Declare Australia
https://au.buildersdeclare.com/

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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 wide
• How the use of timber captures carbon in our homes
• The potential of 'green' steel
• Impacts of the timber shortage around the world
• How timber is replenished every 12seconds
• Hierarchy of timber
• Recycled timber
• Bamboo timber
• Jeremy's wood sculpting