Sustainable Builders Yak

Send us Fan Mail Brian & Simon are joined by Nathan Peart of Bushfire Smart. Bushfire Smart are the proud supporters of this episode https://bushfiresmart.com.au/

Send us Fan Mail **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...

Send us Fan Mail **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/ http...

Send us Fan Mail 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/

Send us Fan Mail 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/

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Simon are joined by Tom Stephenson the National Sales Manager of Renewable Technologies for Stiebel Eltron Australia. This episode dives into the depths of renewable solutions for residential construction. This episode is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron Australia, to find out more visit https://www.stiebel-eltron.com.au/

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Simon are joined by Jesse Clarke the technical lead of Innovation and Research & Development for Pro Clima in Australia & New Zealand. Jesse is also a co-author of the Pro Clima Australia Study, worth checking out via this link https://proclima.com.au/ This episode of the Sustainable Builders Yak is bought to you by Pro Clima

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Simon are joined by Robin Campbell of e-Tool  and dive deep into how e-Tool use Life Cycle Assessment to understand and work to decrease the carbon in our built environment. e-Tool was founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2010 and is one of the global leaders in Life Cycle Assessment and are supporters of the Sustainable Builders Yak podcast.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Brian & Simon speak with Andrew Wisbey of Hybrid Green. Andrew knows insulation like few people in Australia with over 13 years as Specification Manager for Kingspan. Andrew is now Director of Hybrid Green a proud sponsor of the Sustainable Builder Yak podcast. i nfo@hybridgreen.com

Send us Fan Mail Brian & Simon speak with Neil Gray State Manager of Master Builders Insurance Brokers (MBIB). Neil has spent 40 years in Construction insurance and knows the game like few others. https://www.mbib.com.au/advice/industry-expertise/your-local-mbib-team/

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Simon talk with Johan Tjissen an industry pioneer in the integration of Hemp into the building Industry and director of Hempcrete Australia and Hemp Block Australia . Japanese hempcrete house built in 1698 http://www.japanhemp.org/en/miasahouse.htm

Send us Fan Mail Brian & Simon are joined by Steffen Welsch of Architects Declare Australia and discuss the global 'Declare' movement and how Builders can win more work with top shelf Architect firms.

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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/ http...

Send us Fan Mail 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 BIN...

Send us Fan Mail 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 con...

Send us Fan Mail 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 - htt...

Send us Fan Mail 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 replenis...