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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health & Safety in Construction | RUOK Day Special
Episode 81
"I'm fine." How many times have you heard that response when you knew it wasn't true?
We've all been there - sensing something's off with a mate, col…
1 year ago
Building code and building surveyor chats
Episode 80
"Why is my building surveyor being so difficult?"
Almost every builder has asked this question at some point, usually when facing another compliance …
1 year ago
The future of training and education in the building industry
Episode 79
"We're training apprentices the same way we did 30 years ago."
That stark observation from Trent McCarthy, Director of Clean Economy at Melbourne Pol…
1 year, 1 month ago
My body just failed on me
Episode 78
One back injury changed everything for Jake.
After years perfecting his carpentry skills, a seemingly minor workplace injury ended his on-site career…
1 year, 1 month ago
The crazy old guy pushing building boundaries
Episode 76
"You're the crazy guy who wants double glazing in everything."
That's what Justin heard throughout his early career when he pushed for high-performan…
1 year, 1 month ago
Proving the three little pigs wrong
Episode 75
"Straw? You want to build with straw?" That's the reaction Derek Layfield from Durra Panel gets when he tells people his building material of choice.…
1 year, 1 month ago
From consultant to interior designer
Episode 74
Twelve years in consulting, senior management track, solid income and Shivani walked away from it all.
Why would someone leave a successful corporate…
1 year, 2 months ago
Are SIPS the answer to building better homes
Episode 73
"SIPS will never work in Australia" - that's what many builders said about Structural Insulated Panels just a few years ago. Today, we're exploring w…
1 year, 2 months ago
Budget vs Brief: What It Really Costs to Build
Episode 72
"We love the design, but can you make it cheaper?"
Every builder has heard this request, and it highlights one of the biggest challenges facing our in…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Godfather of Passive House
Episode 71
In this episode, we sit down with Harley Truong, the godfather of Passive Houses in Australia, to explore his incredible journey from public servant …
1 year, 2 months ago