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 sustainable construction today.This episode is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron, EXIT Strategy Group and Evitat.
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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 growing movement is set to transform the future of residential construction in Australia and beyond.This episode is sponsored by JP Sustainable Homes, Hydrowood as our gold sponsors and Thermobuild as our silver sponsor.
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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?The challenges of custom homes and scaling a building company.We're the industry is at today & what we should expect the next few years.Building single story homes in 60 days!Requirement for sustainability action plans.How an over-stimulated economy nearly ruined the industry.How Australian banks influence the size of Australian homes.This episode is sponsored by Thermotek, Viva Living Homes & WesBeam
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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 carpenter needs to hear. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This episode is bought to you by Future Builder, Rylock Windows & Timber link.
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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 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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