For Australian construction professionals building high-performing, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable, high-performing home.
Meet Dave Hurley - a sharp, detail-driven carpenter who’s raising the bar on what it means to build better. In this episode, we unpack what separates true high-performance construction from the rest. We explore the build details most people miss - and why once you see them, you can’t unsee them. This episode is sponsored by HazardCo , Proclima , Recycle All...
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 c...
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...
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? Th...
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 carpent...
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/...
Brian & Simon are Joined by Robert Shaw of Daley & Shaw Building plus a CV as long as your arm. Rob is also on the National Board of Master Builders Australia and is Chair of the Master Builders National Residential Builders Council and former President of Master Builders Western Australia. This podcast is supported by Yarrow Build , Oranik Engineering , Live Life Build PLEASE NOTE: This conversation in no way represents the views of Master Builders or any other organization discussed or...
Brian & Simon are joined by Mike Ward, National Marketing and Business Development Manager for the Australian Glass Group . Thanks to our sponsors of this episode Sustainability Victoria , Keystone Constructions & Buildrite Projects
In this special 30th episode, Brian and Simon are joined by Joe Mercieca of Blue Eco Homes who has been an active in the construction industry since the late 1970's. This episode is the first Sustainable Builders Yak recorded in person, and was recorded at Castaway Studios in Melbourne. This episode it sponsored by CSR Bradford and Carbon Warrior...
In this episode Brian & Simon are joined by Rosa Hollows and Emma Whitfield both women making there way in the Australian construction industry. This episode was sponsored by Stiebel Eltron , Oranik Engineering & 360 Building Solutions In this episode we discuss the importance of presenting the Trades as an option to young women early in their life, and how the organization Supporting And Linking Tradeswomen is helping to do that across Australia....
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, that may aid in the move away from silica based engineered stone and discussed in this episode is https://www.meganite.com.au/gallery/
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 this podcast. https://surefootfootings.com.au/case-studies/
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 recommended are the following links. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be5WLNDZN38
Brian & Simon are joined by Craig Harris of L ow 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 Services and Backman Builders
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 his own podcast Level Up with 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 his own podcast Level Up with Duayne Pearce...
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/...
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 human civilization for thousands of years. Concrete emits 8% of the world's carbon emissions (nearly a quarter of all construction carbon) as of 2023. FACT; Rome's famed Pantheon, which has the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and was dedicated ...
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.
Brian & Simon are joined by Nathan Peart of Bushfire Smart. Bushfire Smart are the proud supporters of this episode https://bushfiresmart.com.au/
**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 of a builder, the trials and tribulations, and why we do what we do. Build companies of each director of Builders Declare are; https://michaellimbbuilders.com.au/ https://www.positivefootprints.com.au/ https://gluxbuilders.com.au/ https://www.a...
**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 what we do. Build companies of each director of Builders Declare are; https://michaellimbbuilders.com.au/ https://www.positivefootprints.com.au/ https://gluxbuilders.com.au/ https://www.alignedbuilding.com/ https://www.yoursanctum.com.au/ https://ismart-bg.com.au/ https:/...
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 the future. https://colliecrete.com.au/
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 this episode are; https://passipedia.org/ https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/...
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.
