Sustainable Builders Yak
For Australian construction professionals building high-performing, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable, high-performing home.
Episodes
41 episodes
Ep #39 From Tradie to Business Leader with Carpentry Australia
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 McArth...
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Ep #38 - Avoid this worst-case scenario as a Builder!
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...
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Ep #37 Build a Thriving Business with Builders Coach Kurt Hegetschweiler
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,
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Ep #36 Building Biology Vs Biophilic Design
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 Cra...
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Ep #35 Protecting Native Forests with Paul Haar
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
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Ep #34 - Industry Leadership with Alexia Lidas
Brian & Simon are joined by the Australian Passive House Association (APHA) CEO, Alexia Lidas.This episode is sponsored by HazardCo as Platinum sponsor, P...
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Ep #33 Prefabricated Strawbale Wall Panels
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
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Ep #32 - A Bird's Eye View of the Construction Industry w' Robert Shaw
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 Coun...
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Ep #31 All you need to know about Window Glazing!
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
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Ep #30, *SPECIAL* 30 Years of Construction; The Good, Bad & Ugly!
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 th...
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Ep #29 Women Shaping Construction
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
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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 ...
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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 Performa...
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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 ...
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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 b...
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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...
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Ep #21 Engineering for High-Performance Homes
Brian & Simon are joined by Yashar Nikpayam from Oranik Consulting EngineersThis episode is bought to you by CSR Bradford as a founding Platin...
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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/
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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...
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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 wh...
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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 c...
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