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For Australian construction industry professionals facing the challenges of building high-performance, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable high-performing home.

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For Australian construction industry professionals facing the challenges of building high-performance, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable high-performing home.

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English


Episodes
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Ep #27 Concrete Free Foundations

4/1/2024
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/

Duration:01:04:06

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Ep #26 Pre-Fab Future House w' Peter Stutchbury Architects

3/4/2024
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

Duration:01:04:14

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Ep #25 Craig Harris Sustainability Consultation

2/5/2024
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 by Provans Timber & Hardware as a founding sponsor, Blaise Building Services and Backman Builders

Duration:01:14:38

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Ep #24 Pt. 2. Essentials to run a successful building company with Amelia Lee & Duayne Pearce

1/3/2024
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

Duration:00:53:24

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Ep #24 Pt. 1. Essentials to run a successful building company with Amelia Lee & Duayne Pearce

12/6/2023
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

Duration:00:46:53

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Ep #23 State of the construction industry w' passive house guru Burkhard Hansen

11/13/2023
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/

Duration:01:18:18

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Ep #22 Carbon Neutral Concrete - Are we dreaming?

10/16/2023
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 in 128 C.E., is still intact, and some ancient Roman aqueducts still deliver water to Rome today. This episode of the Sustainable Builders Yak is sponsored by Holcim Australia, Steibel Eltron Australia and Xon Construction

Duration:00:58:08

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Ep #21 Engineering for High-Performance Homes

9/11/2023
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.

Duration:01:00:22

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Ep #19 Nathan Peart BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Explained

8/14/2023
Brian & Simon are joined by Nathan Peart of Bushfire Smart. Bushfire Smart are the proud supporters of this episode https://bushfiresmart.com.au/

Duration:01:12:04

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Ep #20 Part 2. SBA Directors Edition

7/24/2023
**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.alignedbuilding.com/ https://www.yoursanctum.com.au/ https://ismart-bg.com.au/ https://sustainablehomesmelbourne.com.au/ Please find some references from the episode below; Michael Mobbs, Sustainable House book https://www.sustainablehouse.com.au/ Passive House in 90 seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7iXXm4yskk

Duration:01:42:36

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Ep #20 Part 1. SBA Directors Edition

6/26/2023
**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://sustainablehomesmelbourne.com.au/ Please find some references from the episode below; Michael Mobbs, Sustainable House book https://www.sustainablehouse.com.au/ Passive House in 90 seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7iXXm4yskk

Duration:01:57:33

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Ep #18 Environmental Engineering & Learning from Indigenous Communities

5/22/2023
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/

Duration:01:12:56

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Ep #17 Passive House Certification

4/30/2023
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/

Duration:01:14:53

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Ep #16 Solar Explained with Finn Peacock

3/13/2023
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.

Duration:00:45:17

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Ep #15 Renewables Technologies Are Taking Over!

2/13/2023
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/

Duration:00:55:54

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Ep #14 Building Envelope Science with Jesse Clarke, Pro Clima

12/4/2022
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

Duration:01:14:39

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Ep #13 How e-Tool & LCA will change the way we build

11/5/2022
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.

Duration:01:09:50

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Ep # 12 The Complex World of Insulation w' Andrew Wisbey

10/16/2022
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. info@hybridgreen.com

Duration:00:59:09

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Ep #11 Construction Company Insurance - What you MUST know!

9/18/2022
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/

Duration:01:03:12

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Ep #10 Hemp Construction Australia

8/22/2022
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

Duration:01:18:01