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Sustainable Builders Yak
Builders Declare
51 episodes
3 hours ago
Send us a text In Episode 49 of The Sustainable Builders Yak, we’re joined by Joel Seagren, National Mechanical Ventilation Engineer at Fantech, to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role of ventilation in high-performance homes. With a background in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and a Master’s in building sustainability, Joel brings decades of experience to this conversation — from consulting on daylight modeling in the early 2000s to becoming a NatHERS assessor and champ...
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Send us a text In Episode 49 of The Sustainable Builders Yak, we’re joined by Joel Seagren, National Mechanical Ventilation Engineer at Fantech, to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role of ventilation in high-performance homes. With a background in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and a Master’s in building sustainability, Joel brings decades of experience to this conversation — from consulting on daylight modeling in the early 2000s to becoming a NatHERS assessor and champ...
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Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #49 Ventilation, Air Quality & Energy Efficiency in High-Performance Homes – With Joel Seagren
Send us a text In Episode 49 of The Sustainable Builders Yak, we’re joined by Joel Seagren, National Mechanical Ventilation Engineer at Fantech, to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role of ventilation in high-performance homes. With a background in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and a Master’s in building sustainability, Joel brings decades of experience to this conversation — from consulting on daylight modeling in the early 2000s to becoming a NatHERS assessor and champ...
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4 days ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #48 How Builders Can Better Qualify Clients and Win Back Time
Send us a text How many hours have you wasted quoting jobs that never go ahead? In this episode of The Sustainable Builders Yak, we’re joined by Richard Armstrong, a former Melbourne renovation builder who turned over a decade of hard-earned experience — and frustration — into innovation. After 15 years working on extensions and renovations across inner-city Melbourne, Richard saw firsthand how vague budgets, mismatched expectations, and time-wasting quotes were burning out good builders. So,...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 1 minute

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #47 – From The Block to Building Better: Jesse Raeburn on Real Estate, Resilience & Sustainable Homes
Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Jesse Raeburn, a former Block contestant, and real estate agent turned builder, who is now creating high-performance, sustainable homes in Melbourne. Jesse shares his journey from starting as a tiler in Queensland to transitioning into real estate, and eventually following his passion for building. He reflects on the valuable lessons he learned along the way — including the importance of building strong relationships with agents, and how choosin...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #46 How Better Building Wraps Work - and Why They Matter
Send us a text The Australian construction industry is recognizing the importance of weather resistant and vapour permeable building wraps. A correctly applied building wrap goes a long way to creating a resilient home protecting the building structure from water penetrating into the structure. In this conversation with Jesse Clarke, ProClima's Innovation and Research & Development Manager we dive deep into the science involved for a highly resilient and high-performing building...
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #45 Jeremy McLeod: From Small Town to Nation-Leading Architect
Send us a text Jeremy McLeod a ground-breaking Architect the entire built environment community can learn from. We talk all things sustainable architect and sustainable construction. This episode is brough to you by Holcim, Valley Windows & Crafted Hardwood If you're looking for a renewable energy provider try Momentum Energy The Sustainable Builders Yak has no affiliation with Momentum Energy, though we'd love to get in touch.
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #44 Herald Sun Journalist on Why Sustainability Is a Must-Have for Homeowners
A conversation with Nathan Mawby, Property Journalist from the Herald Sun and Realestate.com where we discuss consumer trends with property sustainability. This episode is brought to you by Weathertex, Wunderbuild & Vapourseal Builders, Designers & Architects; Sign up to be an Sustainable Builders Alliance member via https://www.thesba.com.au/signup
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2 months ago
1 hour

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #43 - The Truth About High-Performance Construction - Once You See It You Can’t Unsee It!
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
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3 months ago
50 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #42 Timber from Ancient Underwater Forests: The Hydrowood Story
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 sustainab...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #41 - Build Better with Confidence: Inside the SBA Membership!
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 growin...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #40 Australia's biggest builder, Metricon is making sustainability a key business focus!
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?...
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6 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 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 ...
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7 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 paperwork for OH&S - This episode is a MUST listen! This episode is bought to you by Ultimate Windows, Webber Insurance and Yarrow Build
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8 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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, BINQ and FanTech
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9 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 Crafted Hardwoods, Australian Glass Group & Live Life Build
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10 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 Hygge Windows, Yarrow Build & Webber Insurance.
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11 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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, ProClima & Oranik Engineering as Gold sponsors.
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 Thermotek, Wunderbuild and Eco Wise Homes. To check out Sam's Strawbale course go to https://www.arec.com.au/straw-bale-building-courses/
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1 year ago
48 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 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 discusse...
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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 Sustainability Victoria, Keystone Constructions & Buildrite Projects
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1 year ago
1 hour 19 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
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 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
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1 year ago
1 hour 42 minutes

Sustainable Builders Yak
Send us a text In Episode 49 of The Sustainable Builders Yak, we’re joined by Joel Seagren, National Mechanical Ventilation Engineer at Fantech, to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role of ventilation in high-performance homes. With a background in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and a Master’s in building sustainability, Joel brings decades of experience to this conversation — from consulting on daylight modeling in the early 2000s to becoming a NatHERS assessor and champ...