#235 - Well being and high performance with Australian Passive House Architect Roger Borland7/7/2023
 Roger Borland is the founder of Borland Architecture a top-tier studio based in Melbourne, Australia.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of high-performance homes and explore how building standards and innovative concepts like Passive House are having a positive impact on the architecture industry in Australia. We also discuss the fascinating benefits of green roofs for the ecosystem and the surprising ways that your unventilated bedroom could be negatively impacting your cognitive abilities and sleep. 2:00 Intro into passive house 6:45 SIP Advantages 10:00 Australia Building Code vs. Passive House 21:35 Incorporating well-being into design and function 30:50 Roger's biggest challenge 40:00 What is he most excited for Gain further knowledge about Borland Architecture at Website: http://www.borlandarch.com.au Workshop: http://www.borlandarch-workshop.com.au Instagram: www.instagram.com/borlandarchitecture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/borlandarchitecture  Casey Reviews the Environmental Pros and Cons of Solar Energy and shares his take in this 2nd of 3 episodes focused on PV (Photovoltaic) Panels.
1:10 - Pros 1:12 - Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1:30 - Reduced Water Usage 2:14 - Clean Air 2:39 - Reduced Land Use 3:00 - Cons 3:05 - Manufacturing 3:36 - Rare Materials Extraction 4:18 - Land Use and Habitat Impact 5:00 - Energy Intensive Production 5:23 - Casey’s thoughts 6:00 - How we make change 6:28 - A note for US Homeowners For more information on solar panels and to get your free assessment go to: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/solar.html#/ For more from The Conscious Builder go to: Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com Academy: www.consciousbuilderacademy.com Podcast: www.theconsciousbuilder.com/podcast YouTube: www.YouTube.com/theconsciousbuilder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-conscious-builder Facebook: www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder SHOP TCB APPAREL: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/shop  Neil Freidberg is the Building Science Manager for OSB Technology at LP Building Solutions. With years of construction experience under his belt, Neil is passionate about ensuring entire building assemblies last as long as possible, not just individual components. In this podcast, we dive into the importance of WUFI as a tool for your construction projects, the process of making OSB and some great product options that LP has to offer.
2:02 Intro 5:08 What is WUFI 7:08 Examples of building failures 11:01 Types of Products at LP 13:18 What is Weather Logic 22:41 Education and Training Learn more about LP Structural Solutions products at http://lpcorp.com/ Instagram: @lp_pros  Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart a company specializing in design build and rental apartments. Mike hopes to help solve America's housing shortage by transforming the way apartments are built. On this episode Mike share's how Norhart is leveraging innovative technologies and efficiencies from other industries to create high-quality, cost-effective projects that are changing the way we build. 2:15 Intro - Why housing is important and how he got here
8:58 Solving the affordable housing problem 16:00 What is Mike building 19:00 How do you price housing 24:14 Renovations 26:00 New technology
In this episode Caroline shares tips for homeowners to improve their home along with some common missteps that you might be making. She shares her cleaning secrets, why your air purifier might be doing more harm than good and why formaldehyde is such a resilient nemesis and so much more. 4:00 Mold and Other contaminants 9:00 Formaldehyde 12:00 Radon 14:00 When to use Air Purifiers 20:00 VOC levels 29:30 Testing Indoor Air Quality 36:00 What are Caroline's biggest challenges 41:30 What is Caroline most excited about 45:00 Recommended Products For more from Caroline:
To learn more about installing solar on your home visit: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/solar.html#/
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In this episode Randy Stanbury explains how he looks at construction companies to simplify how to approach them, the importance of creating 90-day business plans, where most holes are found in business and what you need to focus on if you want to have a business that truly has value. 3:00 We’re in the logistics business
6:40 Where do you want to be in 5 years 7:58 Focus on the how; build the system 13:20 Most common construction business problems 21:30 Selling your construction business 27:15 How to value your business For more from Randy: https://calendly.com/4levelcoach/business-assessment https://4levelcoach.com/ https://www.facebook.com/4LevelCoach/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedombuildersgroup4lc https://www.instagram.com/4levelcoach/  Cian Brennan's experience on the "Dark Side" of the construction industry gives him unique insights into contracts and the devastating effects they can have on businesses. For almost two decades, he saw hundreds and hundreds of Construction Companies being bullied contractually, losing money and going out of business. That's why he founded Quantum Contract Solutions, to help contractors avoid common contract pitfalls and succeed in this challenging industry.
Cian's hard work has not gone unnoticed - he's won a 40 under 40 award, a Best of Business Award for innovation and outstanding growth, and has been a finalist for entrepreneur of the year in the CEO Magazine and business news newspaper. If you're in business, you won't want to miss this important conversation with Cian Brennan. We discuss common contract pitfalls, why standard contracts are becoming extinct, how cost-plus contracts can be beneficial to both parties, why white collar jobs are more at risk than blue collar jobs and other key insights that could make all the difference in your business! 1:38 Introduction 3:48 Common contract pitfalls and cost plus contracts 17:00 What most successful Businesses do 23:27 AI technologies influence on HR and contracts FOR MORE FROM CIAN: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/construction-secrets-w-cian-brennan/id1631306206 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tru0Vbx0sfwk304VMb9j3?si=edc9db2c5243416a&nd=1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLrQJhXFso-EeDnebvW_uXQ  On this week's podcast, we're trying something a little different!
Rather than a live interview format, Casey is talking right to you - about the most important thing you can do for your business - Getting the right people. He shares lessons and experiences, common pitfalls to avoid and what's working for The Conscious Builder now, so you can benefit from the mistakes TCB has made in the past and be more confident when building your team. THE ULTIMATE HIRING HANDBOOK https://www.consciousbuilderacademy.com/hiring-handbook MORE FROM THE CONSCIOUS BUILDER: Academy: https://www.consciousbuilderacademy.com Website: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-conscious-builder/?viewAsMember=true Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuildConscious SHOP TCB APPAREL: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/shop  Ben Juncker is the co-founder and CEO of Craftsman’s Choice, a leading exterior remodeling contractor in Minnesota and one of the highest volume James Hardie siding installers in the United States. As a result of his success in the residential home improvement industry, Ben has been tapped many times by major home improvement brands, including James Hardie, to help up-and-coming contractors overcome their growth challenges so that they can scale into profitable 8-figure construction businesses.
In 2021, Ben wrote the book The Minnesota Homeowner’s Guide to Exterior Siding, an Amazon #1 bestseller in the home improvement category. When he’s not coaching other contractors or helping people fall in love with their homes again, you can find Ben playing an active role in his community as a minister at his church. 2:06 Getting Started in the Business 3:48 Why James Hardy Siding 6:04 Business Structure and Growth 13:18 Ben's Biggest Challenge Today in the Business 22:00 Managing Client Expectations 28:04 James Hardy new product line and a new sales process 30:00 Best advice for Contractors FOR MORE FROM BEN: Twitter Handle: @CraftsMNsChoice Website: https://craftsmanschoice.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-juncker-54256034/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Craftsmans-Choice-143846665627086/ |
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