The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey

It's time to shift how you think about used furniture. Jamie Facciola from Furniturecycle joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the catalyst to launch Furniturecycle, how her lived experience informs her work, and some interesting learnings so far. Jamie Facciola is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work on developing local solutions to circular economy challenges has been cover...

Business Coach Dominic Rubino joins Casey on the podcast this week. We talk about the things they don't teach you in business school, where to begin, and how to create million dollar systems. You can hear Dominic at the Profit Tool Belt and CabinetMakerProfitSystem podcasts. He is also the author of Construction Millionaire Secrets. Business Coach, Trainer, Consultant for Construction and Contract...

Corey Diamond, Executive Director of Efficiency Canada, joins Casey for a conversation about his background, his work and opportunities for us to influence policy and make a difference! Corey has more than two decades of experience leading social change organizations focused on engaging people to take action on critical environmental and social issues. He was previously the COO and Partner of glob...

Ross Elliott joins Casey for an engaging conversation where he shares his experience from 40+ years in the field of green building. Ross was formerly the owner of Homesol, who we use for all of our energy advising, and he is now retired and spends time gathering sap to produce maple syrup. He shares his experience building and living in a Net Zero home, what's going on during maple syrup season on...

Chris Ballard from Passive House Canada joins Casey Grey for an interview on episode 142 of The Conscious Builder Podcast. We discuss the current climate crisis, the future of new builds and making existing properties more energy efficient, building to the Passive House standard to reduce energy and environmental impact, and what our role as individuals is in supporting this movement. Chris Ballar...

Casey joined mortgage broker Chad Robinson on The Practical Broker podcast late last summer. This is a replay from the episode.  They talk about building homes, renovations and how The Conscious Builder takes a different approach to issues in the construction industry. The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com   The Conscious Builder on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe...

Dan Seguin interviews Casey about high performance homes and the steps it takes to shift to varying degrees of eco-conscious living. They discuss how passive homes compare to a so-called "regular house" and what homeowners can expect with respect to their carbon footprint and future energy bills.  This interview was originally recorded for the Think Energy Podcast. This is a replay of the episode....

We had so much to cover with Stephen King that he is back for a second episode! Casey and Stephen we talk about the importance of backing up emotional decisions with data driven decisions and the drivers of profits. Stephen brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help small businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. Regarded as one of the accounting industr...

Casey Grey is back to answer another question from a viewer. This week he answers the difference between an air barrier and a vapour barrier. If you have a question, let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming video! The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com   Full video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwMC7W7Grg0   The Conscious Builder on Instagram: www.instagr...

Casey answers a question from a listener, Larry9441. He asks "Have you used an earth tube in conjunction with your air exchangers to moderate the incoming temperature?" If you have a question, let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming episode. The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com   Full video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyq5Bsx4mFg&t=7s   The Conscious...

Stephen King, CEO of GrowthForce, joins Casey Grey for an interview this week. They talk about managing cash flow through a time of crisis, date driven decision making, and how people really drive profits.  Stephen brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help small businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top t...

This is Casey's presentation on things you can do to improve the performance of your home in renovations at the Virtual SmartNet Sustainability Showcase, an event that usually takes place in Ottawa at Lansdowne Park. He also shares some of the projects we have on the go, including a stone house built in 1860. The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com   Full Presentation on Youtube...

Canada has a car conundrum. Joanna discusses Clean Energy Canada's recent work on the solution to Canada's car conundrum—zero-emission vehicles—and how, with a deliberate approach for drivers and industry, Canadians can both cut pollution and set our auto sector up to compete in the global economy. Joanna works to develop and advance policy solutions that address climate change while promoting cle...

Shawn Van Dyke joins Casey Grey for an interview. Shawn Van Dyke is a construction business coach, an international keynote speaker, and author of two books - Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List. He works with construction business owners, executives, and managers all over the world and shows them how to stop losing profits and wasting time. Shawn helps contractors get their...

Did you know that 500 million tons of construction and demolition debris is generated annually in the US? Did you know that each year 12.2 million tons of furniture and furnishings end up in landfills? Those are big numbers! The good news is that the Good Future Design Alliance is developing a solution. Founder, Katie Storey, joins us today for an interview to give us more information. In this con...

Casey is back to answer another question from a viewer. Arian Kooger asks "What problems have you encountered using cost plus pricing and how have you handled them?". If you have a question, let us know in the comments and we will feature it in an upcoming video. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E0ZgizpiRo   The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com   Th...

Casey is back to answer another question from a viewer. This week we are talking about solar panels. Are solar panels really a green option? How much energy goes into making them? If you have a question let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming episode!  Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGfVu78s5f0&t=14s The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com  ...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in a Passive House? Simply put... it's awesome! But I'm sure you want to know more than that. Our speciality is in building healthy, comfortable, and efficient homes which is really difficult to put into a pretty picture on Instagram! It's something you need to experience for yourself. Casey shares what it was like living in a Passive House for 4 years...

Martin Thornell is a woodworker and one of the co-owners at the Ottawa City Woodshop, a community woodshop located in downtown Ottawa. Martin shares ways that you can get into woodworking with minimal costs, talks about the programs for all levels at the Ottawa City Woodshop, and shares how he ended up with OCW coming from a different industry. We hope this episode inspires you to try woodworking,...

Alexx Stuart interviewed two builders a few weeks back. First up, Casey Grey, aka the Conscious Builder. Casey was born to build as demonstrated by a voracious lego habit as a child, a passion for construction and seeing how things fit together, leading to his first job in construction at 17 and his own construction business a few years later. One day asking "WHY?" he realized he wanted to fulfill...

Steve Brown talks with Casey Grey of The Conscious Builder about mindfulness, finding your why, and how working on yourself makes a difference in your business.  Casey Grey on The Deliberate, Conscious Effort of Discerning Your Why was originally recorded for the ROI Online Podcast. This is a replay of the interview. 

In this episode with Austin Linney, Casey shares about his journey in the construction business that began in his teenage years and has only excelled. He explains how his interest in building and seeking knowledge from mentors enabled him to know better and establish himself through his business. Listen in to learn the right steps you need to take to create a business-oriented mindset. Casey joine...

The buildings and infrastructure you see all around you started with a single thought. That thought was communicated to people who then built with skill and hard work. Without that thought, nothing would be created. Just like how those buildings started with a thought, your thoughts and your mindset also play a critical role when it comes to the success of your business. Your thoughts dictate your...

Casey Grey shares his story and talks about the building industry, climate change, advances in technology, and what you need to focus on when you are building or renovating a home. Casey joined Marla Esser Cloos on this episode of the Everyday Green Home Podcast. This is a replay of the interview. 

Casey speaks about the future of our industry, building science, and how to have a positive outlook on life and in business. They also discuss the difference between net-zero homes and passive homes. Additionally, focusing on your mistakes and using those to catapult your career.  Casey joined Brad Leavitt on this episode of the A Finer Touch Construction Podcast. This is a replay of the interview...