The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey

What is ACH and why is it important?

Why build Fossil Fuel Free?

What is the most important aspect when building and designing a home?

Are solar panels worth the up front cost?

What is the best type of insulation?

What's the difference between a vapour barrier and an air barrier?

Why is it important to build to a higher standard?

Can I do my own plumbing and electrical?

What should i look for when shopping for windows?

Does my home need to breathe? Casey is addressing the topic about a "breathing home". What is the difference between and HRV and ERV? The episode is about what is an HRV and and ERV, what do they do and how to know which one is better for you. What is the best way to heat and cool my home?

Where do I start when building my own home (or hiring a General Contractor)? What comes first? The chicken or the egg? Should you bring on a designer/architect first or get a builder/general contractor first? What about the energy advisor? He sounds important... What is the most overlooked aspect when building a home? You'll have to listen to find out... What is the most undervalued skill a General Contractor brings to the table? That's a good question. Why do so many people try to manage their own project when they have little or no experience in residential construction? Is it really that easy?

Where should I invest my money when building my home? Casey likes to focus on the envelope first. But why and what does the envelope consist of? What about everything else? Shouldn't the kitchen and bathrooms look good? How do I know a General Contractor is trustworthy? How many horror stories have you heard about General Contractors? TV Shows have not helped on this front. It is important to know who you are working with when building your own home. Should you go with the cheapest or the most expensive? Does it matter? What about credentials? References? How long will it take to build my home? TV Shows have altered realistic timelines of renovations and custom homes. Let's see what Casey has to say.

What does it mean to build sustainably? The big question! Casey talks about priorities and gives examples of what can be important when building or renovating your home. It all comes down to decisions that don't feel like sacrifices. What does a General Contractor do? Many people talk about General Contractors yet not many know what a General Contractor actually does or deals with when on site. Casey explains... Do you need to have a General Contractor when building or renovating your own home? There are different laws in different parts of the world. In Ottawa, Canada as a homeowner you can be your own General Contractor but beware! There are responsibilities that fall on the GC and you may not want that.

In this episode, Casey Grey lays the groundwork for what you can expect from The Conscious Builder Show. Here is what he shares:

• Who he is
• What the show is about
• Why you need to listen
• The value you will get from the show
• The frequency of the show
• How you can engage with us

Remember, this show is for YOU so send us your comments and questions. To submit your questions, go to our FB page (facebook.com/TheConsciousBuilder) or to go twitter and tag us @BuildConscious and be sure the use #AskCaseyG.