The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey

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Husband and wife duo, Jen and Rusty Stout are co-founders of JS2 Partners Healthy Home Builders in Central Texas.

In this episode they share what makes a healthy home, how to avoid mold problems, what chemicals to avoid and more.

1:54 Introduction

6:11 What is a Healthy Home

10:30 How to Improve your Home

22:35 Air and Vapour Barriers

27:50 Building Healther Homes

Connect with Jen and Rusty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthierhomesbyjs2/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthierHomes

Facebook Group & Hashtag: #healthierhomesnation

HEALTHIER HOMES Link tree: https://www.healthierhomes.com/links

JS2 Partners Website: https://www.js2partners.com/

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Lisa Beres is a renowned healthy home expert, Baubiologist, accomplished author, professional speaker, and Telly award-winning media personality. She specializes in helping busy individuals eliminate toxins from their homes through simple, practical solutions that improve health. Together with her husband, Ron, she co-founded The Healthy Home Dream Team and an online membership, The Healthy Babes Academy. Lisa is the author of "My Body, My House," a children's book, and co-author of "Just GREEN It! Simple Swaps to Save the Planet & Your Health."

Lisa has made notable appearances on national television shows like "Dr. Oz," "The Rachael Ray Show," "TODAY," and others. As an experienced Baubiologist, she focuses on how the built environment affects human and ecological health.

In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses common factors that may contribute to health issues in your home. She provides practical solutions, including tips on identifying and addressing mold problems and suggesting indoor plants that can help improve air quality.

2:30 Introduction

5:19 Baubiologist

12:00 Putting your health first

20:46 Fragrances

24:00 Mold

34:11 Portable Air Purifiers

2 Exclusive Gifts for our listeners from THE HEALTHY HOME DREAM TEAM: Free Gift #1 Free Gift #2

Connect with Lisa Beres: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronandlisa/ Website:https://ronandlisa.com/?fbclid=IwAR0HxVvNR6MOqu4TiWzIoIimcJqbx10dOeIFSPSxHEVOkntQ0ySu-hB8kwY Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ronandlisa

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Mike Anderson is the CEO and Design Leader of Passive Design Solutions. Drawing on his combined background in architecture and physics, Mike leads a design production team and has worked on over 300 Net Zero Ready projects (100 of them passive house) throughout North America over 10 years, establishing him as one of the nation’s foremost passive house experts.

In this episode, Mike talks about solar hot water versus solar panel with heat pumps, where Passive House certification makes sense, and how larger scale projects are benefitting from Passive House.

1:27 Intro into passive house

6:45 Passive House Certification

20:00 Hybrid Heating Systems

25:24 Larger Scale Apartment Projects

Check out Plans from PDS HERE For more from Mike and PDS:

https://www.passivedesign.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/passive_design/
https://www.facebook.com/passivedesignsolutions

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Benji Carlson is the host of Contractor Evolution and head of content at Breakthrough Academy a business providing contractors with the management systems and processes to build sustainable profits while getting the spare time you deserve.

Benji shares how blinders can be extremely important as a business owner, what the real problems are that contractors are dealing with and how there are way more opportunities in the blue collar world than people think.

3:00 Intro

9:18 Break Through Academy

13:25 Common Problems for Trades

17:54 The Real Problems

25:43 What to look forward to

Connect with Benji Carlson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-carlson-b0b654218/?originalSubdomain=ca

Breakthrough Academy: Website: https://www.btacademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakthroughAcademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreakthroughacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthroughacademy/?originalSubdomain=ca

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Elinor Moshe is an ambitious and driven thought-leader, mentor, best-selling author, award-winning podcast host and businesswoman. She’s the founder of The Construction Coach, with the purpose of enabling people to focus on themselves and defy the status quo by providing mentoring, training and coaching.

Elinor discusses the importance of defining success for ourselves and touches on the power of mentorship, understanding the rules of the game and making sure you’re playing to win the game.

1:54 Introduction

5:49 What is a Successful Career

7:20 Challenges Starting a Business

14:00 Coaches/mentorship

22:00 Current Labour Shortage

30:00 What's coming up in the Future

Connect with Elinor Moshe

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theelinormoshe?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/elinormoshe_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/

Website: https://www.elinormoshe.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/the_elinormoshe?s=21&t=by94AfQLiDr28NfOUEzeBw

The Construction Coach Website: https://www.theconstructioncoach.com.au/

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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David Meerman Scott is an author, speaker and marketing expert. His latest book Fanocracy is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller focusing on creating an organization that puts the needs and wishes of fans ahead of every other priority.

David covers a lot of topics including writing a book and how it can help you, what strategy works if you’re only focused on a local demographic, where you should start if you’re at ground zero and why websites are still extremely important in today’s market.

3:00 Introduction

6:30 Write your own Book

14:00 Self Publishing?

21:30 Youtube

31:00 Paid Adds

38:00 What is David most excited about

Connect with David Meerman Scott:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmscott/
Twitter: https://x.com/dmscott?s=21&t=by94AfQLiDr28NfOUEzeBw@dmscott Blog: https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeermanscott/
Home renovation: https://www.techbuiltrenovation.com/

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The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Katlyn is the owner and creative director of Katlyn Slocum Design a boutique web design agency. Her agency specializes in building high-converting websites for builders and contractors to help them meet their business and financial goals.

We chat about what every website needs, what to look out for if you’re designing your own website and how to create a strategy to get you the clients you want and deserve. It’s a noisy world out there but websites are still very relevant and important to the success of your business.

1:11 Intro

5:52 Search Engine Optimization

13:28 How to get started with a Website

22:50 How often should you be updating your Website

27:15 Web hosting

28:50 Marketing Metrics

32:00 Giveaway: 10 things you need to do on your website

Connect with Katlyn Slocum:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/katlynslocumdesign
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/katlynslocum
Facebook: www.facebook.com/katlynslocumdesign

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Jeff Sawyer is the owner and founder of TruNORTH Inc, a Remodeling and commercial development company based in Connecticut. Jeff shares his unwavering focus on building meaningful connections.

1:37 Intro

5:00 Commercial to Residential

9:07 Pricing of Residential

14:35 Biggest Challenges to Overcome

18:27 How to find Skilled Labour

22:11 What's Exciting for the Future

Connect with TruNORTH:

Website: https://trunorthconstruction.com/?fbclid=IwAR3WW-o1wRUg-OHy9LWow5Wn5cguBNhjyeQ-CppfBovdKN3anvY9hITJR5c

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trunorthconstruction/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trunorthconstructioninc

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Parm Bhangal is a multi award winning entrepreneur who specializes in cost reduction in the construction industry. In this episode he shares some tips on how to grow and scale your construction businesses.

2:10 introduction

10:00 Managing your clients Expectations

20:27 The Process of starting your construction Business

25:30 How much money do you want?

30:28 Challenges

Connect with Parm Bhangal:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ParmBhangal?fbclid=PAAaY49qSEVfxTvstkHgNyWv5T7DLfWvBN-2YxcE3HJHFCIn_aiWH2inCcBZs

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Michael Fortinberry is the Co-Founder and COO at Protiv, a company set on revolutionizing the way workers and companies collaborate, putting control back into the workers' hands and transforming the broken model of hourly compensation. In this episode, Michael shares insights into how Protiv will help you motivate your employees and speed up your projects.

1:12 Intro

7:45 How it works

14:55 Challenges

26:30 What's coming up in the future

More about Michael Fortinberry: Website: https://michaelfortinberry.co/ Protiv: https://protiv.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelfortinberryNYC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfortinberry/ For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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Casey compels reasons why solar energy is a remarkable investment opportunity. He discusses the financial advantages, long-term savings, and environmental benefits that make solar power an excellent choice for investors. Join us as we explore the reasons why going solar is not only a wise decision but also a pathway towards a sustainable and profitable future.

0:44 Investing in Stocks
1:45 Electricity Rates
3:50 Tax Incentives
6:33 Example Project

Solar Part 1: The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy

Solar Part 2: Environmental Pros and Cons of Solar with Casey Grey

To learn more about installing solar on your home visit: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/s...

For more from The Conscious Builder go to: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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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

http://www.borlandarch.com.au

http://www.borlandarch-workshop.com.au

Instagram: @borlandarchitecture

https://www.facebook.com/borlandarchitecture

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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: The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com The Conscious Builder 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

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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

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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'show Norhart is leveraging innovative technologies and efficiencies from other industries to create high-quality, cost-effective projects that are changing the way we build.

Table of Contents

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

Show Links:

Visit: https://www.norhart.com/invest/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/norhart/
https://www.facebook.com/norhart/
https://twitter.com/mikekaeding
https://twitter.com/Norhart
https://www.instagram.com/norhartlife/

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Carolyne Blazovksy is the CEO of My Healthy Home, a national company specializing in indoor air quality products, consultation and testing services. Her focus is on working with physicians, homeowners, other building professionals and the public to improve wellness through home environments and make humans healthier.

In this episode Carolyn 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 Carolyne's biggest challenges

41:30 What is Caroline most excited about

45:00 Recommended Products

For more from Caroline:

www.healthyhomeexpert.com
IG @healthyhomeexpert
Twitter @healthyhomeexp
FB Caroline Blazovsky, Healthy Home Expert, My Healthy Home

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In this episode Casey describes the Pros and Cons of Solar Energy.

0:00 Introduction

0:30 Pros

3:00 Cons

5:48 Solar Opportunity

To learn more about installing solar on your home visit: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/solar.html#/

MORE FROM CHARLIE:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecichetti/

https://www.gbes.com/podcast

1:45 Introduction

7:30 What is FITWEL and WELL certification

11:00 Indoor Air Quality

15:30 Zero Carbon

17:00 New York City mandates to reduce carbon

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Emily is the founder and principal of Mottram Architecture, a boutique practice in Maine specializing in new homes and renovations that are beautiful, functional, comfortable, healthy, and durable.

We talk about the rabbit hole of building science and what certifications may make sense for you, challenges facing the industry today and some great information from Emily’s new book: Pretty Good House.

1:55 introduction

4:15 What certifications make sense

13:45 The Book - Building a Pretty Good House

17:50 Why do you build this way?

20:00 Industry Challenges

21:55 Materials to work with - Have you heard of Glavel?

30:30 Indoor Air quality

37:45 Most exciting project

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-mottram-22401410/
https://www.instagram.com/mottramarch/
www.mottramarch.com
https://campsite.bio/mottramarchitecture

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Emily is the founder and principal of Mottram Architecture, a boutique practice in Maine specializing in new homes and renovations that are beautiful, functional, comfortable, healthy, and durable.

We talk about the rabbit hole of building science and what certifications may make sense for you, challenges facing the industry today and some great information from Emily’s new book: Pretty Good House.

1:55 introduction

4:15 What certifications make sense

13:45 The Book - Building a Pretty Good House

17:50 Why do you build this way?

20:00 Industry Challenges

21:55 Materials to work with - Have you heard of Glavel?

30:30 Indoor Air quality

37:45 Most exciting project

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-mottram-22401410/
https://www.instagram.com/mottramarch/
www.mottramarch.com
https://campsite.bio/mottramarchitecture

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Marianne Touchie (too-she) is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Departments of Civil & Mineral Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto and Director of the Building Energy and Indoor Environment Lab. Her research focuses on the performance of multi-family buildings, particularly social housing.

In this episode we get into ways to deal with stack effect in high-rise buildings, how to deal with the psychology of occupants (of a building) and Marianne also shares some great advice for any young people looking to get into this type of work.

The Lab: https://beie.mie.utoronto.ca/

Marianne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-touchie-5b36a314/

The Atmospheric Fund: https://taf.ca/

1:20 Intro

6:50 Air tightness in apartments

12:30 Research Process: working with owners

23:00 The Atmospheric Fund

26:30 Current studies in progress

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Ben Polley is an award winning business manager and founder of Evolve Builders. With 16+ years estimating experience including 12 in green construction, he is also the cost-benefit guru. He participates in the design and estimating phase of new projects in order to locate savings opportunities and deliver the best quality for money on every project. A popular speaker at colleges, universities and industry events, and regular feature in green building media.

In this episode we talk about Ben's first demonstration home, how his business is structured and where he see's the future of construction going.

For more from Ben:

https://www.instagram.com/evolvebuildersgroup/

https://www.facebook.com/evolvebuildersgroup/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-builders-group

https://evolvebuilders.ca/

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Mariana Pickering Co-Founder of Emu, is a recovering architect and an expert in communicating the construction industry’s movement towards a better understanding of building science and sustainability.

With over a decade of work on high-performance projects and products across three continents, she is passionate about translating data, results, and needs into stories that help shift the cultures and mentalities of building professionals towards change.

In this episode we talk about the lack of building science knowledge on today's job sites and how we're changing that, EnerPHit and Passive House certification, how to sell Passive House to clients and some thermal mass misconceptions.

For More from Marianna:

https://www.facebook.com/emubuildingscience/
https://www.instagram.com/emubldgscience/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emu-building-science/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rESO0JKcd9JQ0W2QPOFsg

1:30 Introduction

9:15 Building Science

13:45 EnerPHit

21:30 Passive House Certification

27:30 Cost per square foot

29:00 What is not Passive House

34:30 Thermal Mass Misconceptions

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Laura A. Blau, AIA, CPHC (Certified Passive House Consultant 2009), CPHB (Certified Passive House Builder 2012), is a principal of BluPath Design, (a woman-owned award-winning architecture and Passive House Consulting firm) and expert witness.

Laura’s leadership includes being a founding member of the Green Building Jefferson University. In addition, she presents at international and regional conferences on sustainable design and construction. Her awards include the Groundbreaker Award 2019, PHIUS Merit Award 2019 both for the Italian Market Passive House, 2016 Sprout Competition for a 16-unit net-zero energy apt building design, 2010 Green Builder award for Best Life Cycle Addition, the 2007 IIDA Honorable Mention for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, 2006 Commonwealth Design Award for Sustainable Design. She formerly worked at MGA Partner on the award-winning Byrne Federal Courthouse lobby.

Laura was an award-winning fine artist before receiving her MArch from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. She co-authored Frazier Forman Peters: Westport’s Legacy in Stone, 2012, and the Passive House Rowhouse Manual, 2021 for Green Building United.

In this episode we talk about why we need to act now when it comes to building better homes, how to prevent scope creep, and what we can do to change the industry.

For more from Laura:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-blau-15688a10/

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-84-laura-blau-blupath-design

https://blupath.us/

https://architizer.com/firms/blupath-design/

https://www.allwecansave.earth/

2:00 Introduction into sustainability

6:30 Laura Background

9:50 Passive House

13:00 What’s happening and how can we do better

22:30 Brussels example - originally poor energy policies

25:50 Cost Phobia

33:00 Goals and Values

40:30 All We Can Save By Laura Blau

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David Dodge is an environmental journalist and a photojournalist who has worked for newspapers, published magazines, produced radio, and was the production manager for a Canadian nature publisher. He produced more than 350 award-winning EcoFile radio programs on sustainability for the CKUA Radio network.

David has worked for not-for-profit organizations such as the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Pembina Institute. He served as a founding co-chair of Edmonton’s Energy Transition Advisory Committee and is also involved with Evansdale Community League in his neighbourhood where he’s led solar and energy efficiency projects. His community league gets all of its electricity from solar energy on a net annual basis.

Green Energy Futures https://greenenergyfutures.ca/ is a multi-media storytelling project that is documenting the clean energy revolution that’s already underway. It tells the stories of inspiring green energy pioneers who are moving forward in their homes, businesses, and communities

For more on high performance building:

https://consciousbuilderacademy.com

For high performance house plans:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/pdsplans

0:00 Casey Introduction

2:21 David Dodge Intro

8:20 Lithium Batteries

10:50 Recycling Solar Panels

14:53 Solar Farmland put to good use

22:46 Energiesprong - Dutch Inspired

28:00 Transitioning from fossil fuels:

39:46 What can we do to help transition

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In this episode we talk sustainability, Passive House Australia, closed loop economies and global green tag, a valuable resource for learning about the products we’re using on site. Dick challenges us to change our mindset on conventional demolition to have a significant positive impact on sustainability.

Dick Clarke is principal of Envirotecture, is an Accredited Building Designer with 45 years experience focusing exclusively on ecologically sustainable and culturally appropriate buildings as well as sustainable design in vehicles and vessels, and he has received many Design Awards.

He is Director of Sustainability and Past President of the NSW Chapter of the Building Designers Association of Australia. He is also a Past President and Board Member of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA), and is on the Board of Renew (Alternative Technology Association).

Dick sat on the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), the peak body representing industries committed to a sustainable built environment.

Links:

https://www.globalgreentag.com/
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/12/sustainable-development-goals-kick-off-with-start-of-new-year/
https://www.envirotecture.com.au/sustainability-consultants/
https://good-design.org/projects/sdg-align-tools-for-sustainable-development/

2:45 intro Dick Clarke

7:58 what is sustainable

10:26 generational sustainability

13:35 solar panels question casey

15:25 fossil fools

15:42 global green tag - database with tracing, silver, golden status, very good resource

17:36 culturally appropriate buildings 1) natural and 2) cultural

23:00 passive house criteria in Australia, interest growing in Australia

27:00 Australia winter: glorified tents

28:00 casey quote - canadians are the weird ones metric/imperial

34:50 closed loop economy - plastic kids toys are the worst, products that don’t end up in a landfill

36:00 aluminum - ex. When demolishing - deconstruction, concrete aggregate

38:00 landfills australia

39:00 perception sustainability moving forward, reality shows, industry education, consumer education

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MazumaGo began as a payment service for small businesses, but speaking with business owners in the construction industry made Matthew Smith and his Co-Founder realize which industry needed it the most!

Regardless of size, most construction businesses were still using checks to send and receive payments, resulting in long payment delays and cash flow issues along the construction supply chain.

Their team kept asking, “Why is it so hard for contractors to send large payments online?” and decided to focus exclusively on digitizing construction payments. It is their mission to enable all construction companies to move money instantly and freely, without the barriers of traditional banking.

Plans - Passive Design Solutions - The Conscious Builder

The Conscious Builder Promo (mazumago.com)

2:40 Background - software engineer

3:30 Why are we still using cheques?

3:55 System built in the 70’s

8:12 How does Mazumago work

12:00 Surcharges

20:58 Operations costs

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At age 19, Jim Gale first learned about the power of writing his goals. From the practice of inspired visioning, he became a 4-time All American and National Champion wrestler. After college, he moved to Hawaii, backpacked through 37 countries, lived with the Maasai, explored cultures, and searched for his next inspired vision. He wrote his goals again at age 29, which included being retired in 3 years. Jim went on to create a mortgage company that reached $1.3B in sales in 3 years, leading him to early retirement and the achievement of another life goal. He bought a boat, lived on the ocean for a year, and then moved to Costa Rica to build eco-villages where he discovered permaculture. It changed his life and he realized he needed to bring it to every household in the world. The idea whose time has come became Food Forest Abundance. Jim speaks about sovereignty, entrepreneurship, mindset, and freedom. 1:54 inspired vision (goal setting) - enjoying the process 4:55 mindset (belief) psychology of winning 8:45 3 million in 3 years, starting a mortgage company 11:40 Costa Rica 18:35 Food Forest Abundance 31:00 Healing Nature - we only have a couple of generations of soil left 34:00 How Permaculture works For more from Jim: https://foodforestabundance.com

@foodforestabundance on all major social media accounts!

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Peter is a Canadian engineer from Toronto that moved to Auckland New Zealand 3 years ago and is now working to educate and innovate the building envelope industry in NZ. Working with oculus architectural engineering, he works on new builds, investigations, and retrofits, and also generates educational content for oculus’ website and social media platforms.

In this episode,

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Website: oculusltd.co.nz

IG: @pink.moose

4:00 New Zealand Climate

5:0 Building Code

12:19 Most exciting project

15:00 Passive House

16:30 Asthma, indoor air quality people live with windows open the entire time, no screens on windows (north america only)

19:00 Arguments against passive

22:07 Where is the construction industry going in NZ

24:10 Embodied carbon, blower door should be required

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Unlike most other tech entrepreneurs, Rob Bartko started his career getting his hands dirty as a Framer. He saw firsthand the issues surrounding the community.

FixIt, Rob’s first venture into construction technology, gave him his second insight into the possibilities that are out there for improving the lives of tradespeople and construction organizations. After 2 years, a plan was formed and he was ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. That’s when Rob and Sam Beaudoin officially formed TradesLink, a professional network for the trades, built for tradespeople by tradespeople. With his vision, community insight, and entrepreneurial spirit, Rob continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible for the trades community and the people within.

If you are a Tradesperson you can download the app now! https://members.gettradeslink.com/
Learn More https://www.gettradeslink.com/

https://globalnews.ca/video/8484505/tradeslink-app-created-by-edmontonians-connects- tradespeople

1:03 Introduction

1:45 Rob intro - family, residential framing, corporate

2:30 Fix it - Service App

3:11 Tradeslink - Linkedin for Trades

4:07 Business Fails

5:40 Purpose of tradeslink - commercial- industrial side

7:15 how it works

12:00 rate the homeowner

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Bill Spohn is President and owner of TruTechTools.com, an award-winning reseller of tools and test instruments. He holds a BS & MS in Mechanical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania. Over the last 30 years, Bill has built his career on creating, designing, and marketing a wide array of test and measurement products that work for technicians in the field including 10 years each at Bacharach and Testo. Bill is all about Science – Comfort, health and energy efficiency. He has worked on BPI, RESNET, GAMA, AHRI, OMA, RSES, NATE, and ACCA Technical Committees, and holds four US patents in instrumentation design. He regularly consults, teaches and writes on product applications in HVACR, building science, healthy homes, Indoor Air Quality, and weatherization. Bill sits on the boards of the Building Performance Association (BPA), the Green Home Institute (GHI) and Solar United Neighbors of Pennsylvania (SUN-PA) He and his wife have built and live in a modular, high-performance, “Net-Zero” home near Pittsburgh, PA. Keep tabs on the details at www.SpohnHome.com

For more from Bill:

Tour Bill Spohn's New Modular Net Zero Home - YouTube

www.TruTechTools.com

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2:00 introduction Bill

3:10 Trutech tools start up - hvac, building performance tools

4:30 types of tools for HVAC - if you’re not testing you’re just guessing

6:35 duct leak testing - standard test, bluetooth testing, higher end diagnostic tools

9:00 Indoor air quality - what you can and should measure, what can you do, ventilation, filtration and humidity control solutions

16:10 Net Zero Home

18:30 cost to go passive, phpp model completed

19:15 US tax credit, co op program deal on solar

20:20 modular design - eco craft homes

22:55 custom design, factory and site constraints

23:45 blower door test, thermal imaging,

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Chris Magwood is obsessed with making the best, most energy efficient and carbon-storing, beautiful and inspiring buildings without wrecking the whole darn planet in the attempt. Since 2011, Chris has been a director and teacher at The Endeavour Centre, a not-for-profit sustainable building school in Peterborough, Ontario where he enjoys sharing what he’s learned over his 25-year building career and inspiring others to take this stuff seriously and do it well.

In 1996, he built his family a house. It was the first permitted straw bale house in Ontario, Canada.

In 2019, he helped to establish Builders for Climate Action, and has been leading development of the BEAM carbon estimator tool for low- rise construction. He is working closely with many levels of government to develop embodied carbon benchmarks and regulatory programs, and helping developers and builders figure out how to reverse climate change with their buildings. Chris has authored seven books on sustainable building and is co- editor of the Sustainable Building Essentials series from New Society Publishers. His new book, Building Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon-Smart Architecture, is co-authored with Bruce King and will be available in June, 2022 from Island Press.

Chris is an active speaker and workshop instructor in Canada and internationally.

For more from Chris:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-magwood-8a8a9738/
https://www.chrismagwood.ca/

https://endeavourcentre.org/
https://healthybuilding.net/
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/documents/pdf/climate-change/erp/Canada-2030-Emissions-Reduction-Plan-eng.pdf
https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/uploads/1/5/9/3/15931000/bfca-enercan-report-web.pdf
https://endeavourcentre.org/resources-for-building-green/free-encyclopedia-of-sustainable-building-materials/?v=e4b09f3f8402

1:25 Casey Introduction
2:33 Chris introduction
5:30 Straw bale construction
10:00 Pre- ab considerations
12:00 Hard property costs, development cost, services
14:40 Don’t use brick, don’t build a basement
18:30 Hempcrete not replacement for concrete
24:30 Nexcam - wood fiber ICF product - have a cork insulation option
26:30 BEAM - build emissions accounting materials, release end of april, free, just materials
38:00 Products to avoid - formaldehyde (glued wood particles), plastic and foam, flame retardants, voc’s, no VOC paint,

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Chelsah Thomas is the founder of Sol Invictus Energy Services, located in Red Deer, Alberta. With a passion for sustainable construction and renewable energy, she founded her social enterprise in 2016. Chelsah’s motivation to help others build better flowed from her own experience in constructing Central Alberta’s first Net Zero, Passive Solar Home. Chelsah’s firm now serves Western Canada for residential energy efficiency needs and recently won “Business of the Year, 2020” for Young Entrepreneur.

1:10 intro

4:30 - building their own net zero house, focus on consulting, getting to net zero, holistic approach

6:50 what is a social enterprise

12:15 What are earthships

15:00 What is a B - Corp

19:00 What is the Thomas House Project - solar panels and credits

23:40 Wall Assembly - windows, etc, architect?

32:20 what would you change, aging in place

For more from Chelsah and Sol Invictus:

www.solinvictusenergyservices.com

IG - @sol_invictus_energy_services

Twitter - @sol_invictus_es

FB - facebook.com/solinvictusenergyservices.com

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Natalie Leonard is the first Certified Passive House Consultant and Certified Passive House Builder in Canada. Her mission is to make sustainable, high-performance homes affordable for everyone. She leads the Passive Design Solutions team with a depth of experience in creating cost-effective, beautiful, and ultra-efficient homes. Natalie brings her engineering background, hands-on design, construction experience and a practical approach to building. Passive Design Solutions has completed over 100 Passive House projects in cold climates. They specialize in designing Net-Zero ready passive homesand the services needed to see projects through to completion, such as custom design, construction support, and energy consulting. 2:36 How Natalie got into the business 7:45 Is it worth getting certified? 9:45 What is a passive house certification? 11:45 Mistakes on Previous Passive House Builds 15:30 Working with more builders 19:00 Difference between PHIUS and PHI 23:45 Changing from ACH to leakage per sq. feet 25:00 Changes to Primary Energy Requirement to reward high density builds 31:30 Passive Solar House is not the same 35:00 Pre-Designed Passive Homes 40:50 Purchasing a Pre Designed Passive House Plan 48:00 Future of Construction For more from Natalie and Passive Design Solutions: A catalogue of pre-designed energy efficient home plans. Available Canada-wide, customized to order: https://www.passivedesign.ca/pages/plans https://www.instagram.com/passive_design/ https://www.facebook.com/passivedesignsolutions https://www.linkedin.com/company/passive-design-solutions/ For More from The Conscious Builder For Conflict Resolution Toolkit and Priming for Tough Conversations Handbook: https://www.consciousbuilderacademy.com/bundle/priming-handbook-and-conflict-resolution-toolkit-bundle 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/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuildConscious

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Raphael, originally from Switzerland, is a Swiss and Canadian trained certified Passive House Designer with over 19 years of construction experience building with mass timber. He started his own Design Build firm called HSS Design Build in 2016. HSS Design Build is located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. They provide quality craftsmanship and sustainable building techniques for generations to enjoy. At HSS, they create structures that resemble and respond to their natural surroundings and create comfortable living spaces which meet future efficiency standards and are the highest quality. Raphael is passionate about energy efficient and innovative design. His business mission: to accelerate the transition to sustainable and energy efficient design and construction practices. For more from Raphael and HSS Design Build: website: https://www.hssdesignbuild.com/ instagram - hssdesignbuild youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWrI6MV1-QRB_RZkpNaZ_A LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hss-design-build/ For more from The Conscious Builder: www.theconsciousbuilder.com Conscious Builder Academy: www.consciousbuilderacademy.com Priming for Tough Conversations Handbook https://www.consciousbuilderacademy.com/course/priming-tough-conversations Conflict Resolution Toolkit: https://www.consciousbuilderacademy.com/course/conflict-resolution-toolkit Conflict Resolution Toolkit and Priming For Tough Conversations Bundle: https://www.consciousbuilderacademy.com/bundle/priming-handbook-and-conflict-resolution-toolkit-bundle

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Josh Friesen is part owner of Duek Builders

https://www.dueckbuilders.com/

Dueck Builders had its beginnings as Dueck Homes when Cal Dueck began building custom homes in 2006 in his neighbourhood of Fort Garry. Cal started with a hands-on approach, doing all the framing, concrete, and finishing in the green homes he built.

Energy efficient homes and sustainable building practices continue to be at the forefront of what Dueck Builders brings to the table. They created the first privately-built LEED certified house in Manitoba, and Cal contributed to various Green building boards. Dueck Builders continues to invest in pushing the envelope for responsible building. Whether it is ICF houses or double-wall builds, they aim to achieve Passive House air exchange requirements to ensure healthy indoor air quality.

In 2016, Dueck Homes changed its name to Dueck Builders, remaining a family owned and operated business with nephew Josh Friesen joining the company. Dueck Builders is committed to making a fair wage and ensuring fair payment to sub-trades. They believe win-win situations are the only way to conduct business.

In this episode, we touch on a wide range of topics including:

-What sustainability means to Josh

-The base level techniques and products that Dueck likes to use

-Why being interested in people is so important

-How honesty always wins

-How active listening may just be the solution to all your problems

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Casey joins the high energy Business Bros Podcast to discuss his journey and motivations toward building Consciously.

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Energy Recovery Ventilator (Also known as Enthalpy Recovery Ventilator) VS. Heat Recovery Ventilator. Casey reviews how they work, covers their differences and suggests which one you might need - or may already have!

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Email: info@theconsciousbuilder.com Office: 613.693.0914 DISCLAIMER: content produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The consumer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubts in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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Paul Harvey is an Ex Digital marketer and the full-time host of the Life Passion and Business Podcast. Paul is passionate about life, fascinated with technology and curious about people. He has always been intrigued by how things work, both on a mundane level like fixing the washing machine, and on the global level, ecological resources and fixing the planet. That curiosity has brought a lot of variety into life and work. For the majority of his career, it has meant product marketing or people development. He is a skilled coach, speaker and facilitator, always committed to bringing out the best in the people around him. For more from Paul:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulharveylifepassionandbusiness/

https://twitter.com/LifePassionbiz

https://www.instagram.com/lifepassionandbiz/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/219641559300743

For The Conscious Builder Academy:

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Conversation Highlights:

0:40 Life passion and business

3:15 The five questions

7:00 Making the cashiers day better

8:10 Don’t set massive goals

9:30 Destructive to do lists

10:00 Set intentions - time blocking

11:20 Quote - signpost along a journey onto something else

12:15 Comparing yourself to others

13:15 Avoiding the distractions, doing the work

17:50 200 reasons why & the story

19:45 Storytelling

20:22 The success trap

23:20 What I didn't like about marketing

26:00 Serve your body

28:20 What is success?

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Shawna is Blue House Energy's resident building science expert, designer of green homes, and planner for deep energy retrofits. A sought after speaker, author, and blogger, she has published numerous books, research reports, and technical studies in the industry. She also creates course content and provides instructional design and business development. * Blue House Energy (Facebook) * @BlueHseNRG (Twitter) * Blue House Energy (LinkedIn) * Shawna Henderson (LinkedIn)

2:10 Meet Shawna Henderson

5:00 energy advisor, home inspector, nova scotia,

7:18 R2000 bad builders

11:07 Benchmarking

13:36 Retrofits

14:58 what’s the payback

16:00 what is a retrofit - energuide for houses

18:52 deep retrofit

20:15 increasing insulation once in a lifetime 22:20 CCMC canadian construction materials center

25:00 contractors should be licensed

31:00 what is resiliency?

40:00 training course

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Ben Adam-Smith worked in TV and radio for 15 years. With a growing concern about the environment, he wanted to play his part in looking for solutions. As our homes are probably the biggest part of our carbon footprint he started there. He set up a podcast called House Planning Help and documented what he learnt as he went about his own Passivhaus project. A decade on and his website is going from strength to strength. He also launched a membership community called The Hub to help others who want to build high performance, low carbon homes. Ben is passionate about the environment and believes with wise decisions about how we live our lives we can all make a difference. You can find more from Ben here:

https://twitter.com/BenAdamSmith
https://twitter.com/houseplanhelp
https://www.facebook.com/HousePlanningHelp

00:50 introduction

3:45 Sites near london

6:16 passive does not focus on embodied carbon, concrete and steel number one culprits

8:05 pollution and extinction, extreme weather

10:33 other ways to reduce footprint

12:05 flying

13:43 real estate, what do we do

16:00 more government incentives

17:05 victorian building being brought up to passive house system

18:50 incentive trends

19:50 what did you learn from building the passive house

24:30 Straw bale

27:50 gas boiler - radiators

28:55 ventilation system

34:00 where does the plug go

35:00 we can’t make last minute decisions

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Tom Reber (thecontractorfight.com) is an entrepreneur, business coach, podcaster, founder of The Contractor Fight & Shin-Fu Sales Mastermind, and HGTV host. His content has helped hundreds of thousands of home improvement contractors improve their lives and businesses.

Tom coaches and advises business owners and CEO's on how to lead better, build stronger teams and scale their businesses profitably.

Tom is a United States Marine Corps veteran, lover of fine tequila and kettlebell fanatic. He is originally from Wheaton, IL and now resides in Colorado.

Tom has written a new book: Winning the Contractor Fight

"The Contractor Fight" is what Tom Reber calls the battle between your ears. We all have stories and experiences that have formed us into who we are. We are what we think, and the battleground is our mind.

The Fight is not with the people you think are "cheap customers." It's not with the unlicensed competitors or the "illegals," as many contractors think.

The Fight is with yourself.

Sadly, most of the struggles contractors have are self imposed. It's friendly fire. The negative ways we think about ourselves and our worth… friendly fire. The growing debt, working too much, small bank account… friendly fire.

Winning the Fight is a choice.

find Tom on instagram at @realtomreber, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber

0:00 introduction

1:35 how did you get into the business

4:10 Contractors fight - why the name

5:45 why the mindset is so hard, negative self talk

8:25 how to be more disciplined, small daily goals

11:40 transition into HGTV

18:40 importance of processes

24:30 prioritizing yourself time

31:25 “if there’s anything you need we’ll share with you how you can live without it”

36:25 - book contractors fightclub

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Art of Construction (Devon Tilly)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-tilly-5a407a20/ provides business, sales, and marketing strategies to the building industry through the mediums of podcasting, video, webinars, live events, and built projects. We are a global network of contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, designers, skilled tradespeople, scientists, technology experts, owners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries dedicated to learning, growing, and pioneering the best way forward for the construction industry and our planet

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3:30 supply shortage

6:45 window expectations today

10:00 new technologies - fireside chats, building the IT house, humanizing the process

14:00 windows - what makes a good window

22:00 best kind of framing

26:00 test study

29:00 modular pre-fab

34:14 still cheaper to go custom than pre-panel

35:30 communication - blue collar warriors

39:45 art of construction podcast

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Janice Ashworth - Project Manager at City of Ottawa Climate Change Unit (99+) Janice Ashworth | LinkedIn

Janice has been a tireless advocate of community-owned power for more than decade. She played an important role in developing 17 solar power projects in Eastern Ontario with a total generating capacity of 1.7 MW. She has been with the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op since 2011 and has 10 years of experience in renewable energy. At OREC, she is responsible for business development, project management, and financing. Janice Chairs the Ontario Federation of Community Power Co-operatives, is a member of the Sustainability Committee of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, and sits on the Net Metering Working Group of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. She coordinated the Nova Scotia Sustainable Electricity Alliance and worked in wind energy with the community-owned Colchester-Cumberland Windfield. Her non-profit experience includes community organizing for Ecology Ottawa and promoting solar energy with the Ecology Action Centre. In her time as General Manager of OREC, Janice has been named as a 40 Under 40 business leader by the Ottawa Business Journal, and was awarded the 2017 Solar Woman of Distinction by Women in Renewable Energy.

1:25 start

2:12 where did the interest come from

7:00 how are we doing energy use, the effect of covid

12:50 Community-owned power what is it?

14:10 Energy democracy

17:45 OREC - solar and wind projects in Ottawa,

18:57 Co-power

19:40 Green Energy Act

22:10 ONEC - community farm

24:45 Farm co-op - organic vegetables

29:00 Growing our own garden

31:00 Climate refugees

32:30 Project manager - Ottawa climate unit - what they do

Climate change resiliency

Climate change mitigation

Specific role - financial modeling, private building retrofits

35:11 Private building retrofits - better homes loan program - 0% financing to homeowners, Oct 25th loan program starts.

39:43 how does it work, energuide audit

44:00 energy evolution - strategy to achieve master plan net zero 2040

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Casey Grey joins an expert panel discussion on Innovative Technologies in New Home Builds at the 2021 SMARTNet Alliance Sustainability Showcase. GOHBA Ottawa's Executive director Jason Buggraff hosts, and RND construction's Roy Narendram and Chris Wiessflog of EcoGen Energy & Build round out the panel.

If you can handle some less than stellar audio, you won't be disappointed with this episodes' conversation! One audience member even gets a little spicy.

01:13 - Chris Weissflog Introduction - EcoGen Energy & Build - passive house and retrofit

2:32 - Casey Introduction

3:17 - Roy Nandram Introduction - RND Construction

4:10 - What makes a house efficient: Chis

5:57 - Roy

6:48 - What’s most important for the building envelope:

Casey - house as a system

8:14 - What is short cycling: Casey

8:45 Recent projects that showcase energy efficiency:

Casey - 161 Year old Stone Home Retrofit

10:59 - Chris - recent projects and his own passive house - ground source heat pump

13:02 - Roy - Ottawa’s 9 First Net zero development

14:07 - House as a system - airtight and breath: Casey

15:42 - Roy heat exchanger

16:30 - Air Vapour Barrier Systems: Roy

17:51`- Casey assume water gets in water assembly

19:12 - Chris

22:58 - Embodied Carbon: Casey

23:48 - Different Energy Rating’s/Standards: Roy

26:35 - Passive House: Chris

29:37 - Automation in energy efficiency:

Roy - thermostats, fireplaces

31:12 - Chris

33:23 Casey - house as system: Don't mess with it.

34:21 Chris - education, like purchasing a vehicle

35:29 Question: old house with addition, cold floor on piers, getting passive solar and windows, what is the best way to insulate the floor?

36:51 Casey's Answer: Airtightness, "Fresh Air", ERVs, SHGC, triple pane glass

39:38 Roy add heating option

40:46 Chris prevent thermal breakage, energy advisor, grants

44:35 Question 2: heat loss on Chris’s house

45:01 carbon dioxide monitor why not use one: Chris

49:15 Roy - ventilation

50:00 - Casey - Voc’s, 4

53:14 - Question: Sustainable countertop choice: Roy

56:55 - last comments: Chris direction of building codes

58:10- Casey: How do we speak to the general public, not preach to the choir? You need to experience these houses.

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Chris's Website: https://ecogenenergyandbuild.ca/

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Special thanks to the other panelists and SMARTNet Alliance for having us

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  In this episode we focus on geo-thermal - the upfront cost, the long term costs, the types of buildings that geo-thermal can provide the most value in, and so much more. Wyatt Roberts is the Director of Pre Construction for Dandelion Energy, the nation’s leading home geothermal company offering heating and cooling solutions for the 21st century. Dandelion’s state of the art heat pump system combines wifi enabled monitoring and secure cloud storage creating a smarter, more responsive, and more innovative approach than any other heating/cooling system on the market. Wyatt is a veteran in the building industry, and prior to joining Dandelion, he specialized in high-performance home construction in upstate New York.        01:50 Background

03:50 How Wyatt became more focused on energy/sustainability

08:30 How geothermal works

12:30 Geothermal in a Passive House

16:30 Long term costs of Geothermal

20:30 Pre-heat hot water from home - Desuperheater

21:08 Warranties/Maintenance

25:45 Future outlook for heating

28:30 ERV independent from geo system

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Dr. John Demartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behaviour, a researcher, author, and global educator. He has authored 40 books that have been translated into 39 different languages and has shared the stage with some of the world’s most influential people. Dr. Demartini has studied over 299 academic disciplines throughout the past 48 years. A global educator, he is the founder of the Demartini Institute that has helped thousands of people around the world transform their life according to their highest values and create their “life masterpiece.”

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In this video we get into why you need a general contractor, what a general contractor does, and what's required to become a general contractor.

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Kayla Andrade is a wife, a mother, a landlord and now, an advocate. She prefers actions with tangible results rather than sitting back and ignoring the issues. Ms. Andrade has a long record of successfully guiding local and provincial landlords through many issues and policies. Many have noticed her motivation and advocacy skills.

This strong commitment and dedication are how Ontario Landlords Watch was born, finally providing an avenue where Landlords could share their experiences and struggles. Over the years, this grassroots advocacy organization has built a solid foundation of supporters through their supportive services involving the rental housing market, the Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board legislation. This strong team has evolved to fight for the rights of Landlords and the plight of good Tenants and the heavily burdened Taxpayer. They seize every opportunity to meet with elected Officials, Taxpayers, Landlords and tenants to discuss solutions to the Housing Crisis.

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We have been recording podcasts for almost five years and over the years we have interviewed a wide range of people from entrepreneurs, building experts, TV personalities, DIY builders and hobbyists and realtors, to name a few. In this episode we are showcasing some of these valuable conversations, specifically for builders.

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We're switching things up this week!

We have been recording podcasts for almost five years and over the years we have interviewed a wide range of people from entrepreneurs, building experts, TV personalities, DIY builders and hobbyists and realtors, to name a few.

In this episode we are showcasing some of these valuable conversations.

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Building trainer and specialist Andrew Oding joins us this week to talk about the building science missing link in programs and codes - and why basements are a bad idea!

With an extensive background as a builder for 20+ years Andrew brings a real-life practicality to building science principles and their in-field applications. An engaging speaker and industry recognized leader, Andrew and the BKC team works with over 350+ builder clients across N. America . As a recognized building science trainer by the government of Canada-Office of Energy Efficiency, Building Science Specialist (University of Toronto), and HVAC designer(HRAI), is working closely with the development of the new National Building Code of Canada: 2020 Proposed tiered code -Standing Committee on Energy Efficiency in Housing and Building, the re-development of ASHRAE 90.2 SSPC Energy efficiency standard for low-rise residential buildings. 90.2 and many advanced building programs (i.e. ENERGY STAR®, Net Zero Homestm, LEED for HomesTM, etc.) across North America

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We're talking about factors that can affect the humidity and why you need to control humidity in your home.

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This week we're talking about real estate investing and entrepreneurship with Riley Oikle. We cover a lot of topics in this conversation but we are focusing on the "BRRRR Strategy".

What does "BRRRR" stand for?

Buy

Renovate

Rent

Refinance

Repeat

Riley Oickle is a graduate from Western University where he studied Business & Kinesiology while competing in Varsity Track & Field. From the age of 18 to 24, he started multiple businesses including ‘Home Maintenance London’ & ‘RO Business Consulting’ which combined surpassed $2 million in revenue. Since then, Riley still operates his businesses from afar, and now focuses his career in Real Estate Investing full-time. He is passionate about helping people take their first step toward financial freedom through the investment vehicle of Real Estate.

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Bob Deeks joins Casey for a conversation on the path to Net Zero ready, workplace safety, low carbon construction, and more.

Bob is President of RDC Fine Homes, a high performance net zero and net zero ready builder of new custom homes and renovations operating out of Whistler and servicing the south coast of BC. Bob is a past president of CHBA BC, past chair of the CHBA National Technical Research Committee and Net Zero Council, a member of the Standing Committee for Energy Efficiency with Codes Canada and currently sits as CO vice chair of the BC Energy Step Code Council.

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Claire Chandler joins Casey for a conversation about how to get clear on where you business is going, why mindset is the most important thing to focus on as a leader, the difference between a leader and a manager, and how to attract and retain top talent for your business. The President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in leadership and business acceleration. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help the investment community identify the leaders and businesses of the future. She is the author of The Decision Dashboard and The Whirlpool Effect, and co-author of Leading Beyond A Crisis. Visit DiscoveryWithClaire.com, and schedule a 15-minute conversation with me so we can identify one quick action you can take to move the needle.

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“Building Conversations” interview with Casey Grey hosted by Passive House Canada. This is the Q&A portion from the recorded webinar. Casey joins CEO of Passive House Canada, Chris Ballard, for a conversation on the importance of team, experience with Passive House, and the upcoming trades training that Passive House Canada is doing.

0:00 Podcast Intro

2:15 Passive House Canada Introduction: Mission, Passive House Certification (classic, plus, premium), ENERFIT

4:15 Casey Introduction

5:08 Interview Casey

5:39 Casey inspiration getting into the Trade

7:20 Casey getting into the business

8:35 The Conscious Builder Mission

10:51 Major hurdles building to higher standards

12:40 Educating prospects/Clients - How much does it cost?

14:05 What clients like the best about the finished home?

16:40 How do we improve the industry and move forward?

18:20 Establishing a sustainable construction business

21:05 What is the Integrated Design Process

23:51 Off Site - Pre fab Construction

26:25 What can building officials do to Improve the Industry?

30:40 How do you address the “green premium”? 10-15% cost increase

34:40 The effect of rising costs do to shortages?

37:20 What would you do differently in business?

Questions

40:50 - Audience Q&A Session

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Derrick Kinney joins Casey this week for a conversation on money - the stigma around having it, why your beliefs about money are the key to your wealth and growth of your business and more.

As the man that media outlets like Fox Business, CNBC and Reuters call-on to make sense of complex financial topics, sought-after money expert Derrick Kinney believes money is not bad and good people should have more of it. Derrick launched Good Money Framework and the new Good Money Podcast, to change the conversation about money by teaching his community to put meaning behind their money - and share Good Money insights from A-list guests like Matthew McConaughey, Daymond John and Michael Hyatt.

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Ruth King joins Casey this week on the podcast for a conversation about how to get and stay profitable, why looking only at a profit and loss statement can put you out of business, and simple action to build wealth.

Profitability Master Ruth King has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years. She gives owners the tools and processes to get and stay profitable, build wealth, and give back. She is the author of five award winning books including two number one best sellers - Profit or Wealth and The Courage to be profitable.

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Jean Brownhill, an experienced commercial architect for ten plus years, thought she knew what she was doing when it came time to renovate her house. But she didn’t and that struggle inspired her to create the client, contractor matchmaking website Sweeten, to help clients renovate fearlessly. Learn more about the startup and how business is going with her interview with Casey Grey.

“Our mission is to have people renovate fearlessly, that’s the goal, I think that construction and renovation is just magic!” - Jean Brownhill

Sweeten is an online platform that matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, as well as offering advice, support, and financial protection for the duration of a project. With 10 years of experience, strong relationships with its contractor network, over 2,000 completed renovations, Sweeten is the authority on home reno trends.

Today, Sweeten has nearly $1.5B of construction projects in the pipeline. The two-sided marketplace brings trust, transparency and technology to a $400B industry, creating the end-to-end standard for the renovation experience. Sweeten has been called a “Renovation Game-Changer,” with Jean hailed as “The Contractor Whisperer” by New York Magazine and one of Inc. Magazine’s “Most Innovative Women Founders in America.”

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We have Jeff Thorman on with us today to chat about the reason for supply chain shortages and what you need to do.

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Bettina Vollmerhausen, Co-Founder of the Ottawa Tool Library joins Casey for an inspiring interview. They talk about the brand new location for OTL, the programs they offer including tool lending, workshops, shared workspaces. The Ottawa Tool Library is a non-profit tool lending library in the heart of Ottawa – providing tools, expertise and a workspace for projects.

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A lot exciting things are on the horizon when it comes to improving the performance of your home. In this video we welcome Stephen Magnerson from Homesol Building Solutions back to the show to talk about energy audits.

What is exactly is an energy audit? Listen to find out.

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Buildings make up 40% of our greenhouse gasses globally. There's a radical change coming and everyone can participate.

Casey joined Todd Sachs for Sachs Realty's Tuesday Night Podcast to talk about things you can do to have a healthier and more sustainable home, while being friendlier to our planet at the same time.

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Heather Jeffery from Re4m Design and Fabrication interviews Casey for the Earth Week Interview Series.

At Re4m, they turn commercial and industrial waste into furnishing, fixtures, and displays for other businesses. Heather has joined us on the podcast before, you can check out our other conversations at the links below.

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It's time to shift how you think about used furniture. Jamie Facciola from Furniturecycle joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the catalyst to launch Furniturecycle, how her lived experience informs her work, and some interesting learnings so far.

Jamie Facciola is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work on developing local solutions to circular economy challenges has been covered in BBC News, Fast Company, and GreenBiz. Her professional background is in environmental science and corporate environmental management. She is on the Board of the National Upholstery Association, and holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at UCSB.

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Business Coach Dominic Rubino joins Casey on the podcast this week. We talk about the things they don't teach you in business school, where to begin, and how to create million dollar systems.

You can hear Dominic at the Profit Tool Belt and CabinetMakerProfitSystem podcasts. He is also the author of Construction Millionaire Secrets. Business Coach, Trainer, Consultant for Construction and Contractors and has appeared as a TED speaker.

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Corey Diamond, Executive Director of Efficiency Canada, joins Casey for a conversation about his background, his work and opportunities for us to influence policy and make a difference!

Corey has more than two decades of experience leading social change organizations focused on engaging people to take action on critical environmental and social issues. He was previously the COO and Partner of global consulting firm, Realized Worth, a company focused on the design and implementation of corporate volunteering and giving programs. Corey also spent 10 years helping to lead Summerhill, a national firm focused on engaging the public on energy efficiency behaviours. Corey volunteers his time on a number of boards and committees. An avid reader, record collector and musician, his greatest passion is hugging trees and travelling the world with his family.

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Ross Elliott joins Casey for an engaging conversation where he shares his experience from 40+ years in the field of green building. Ross was formerly the owner of Homesol, who we use for all of our energy advising, and he is now retired and spends time gathering sap to produce maple syrup.

He shares his experience building and living in a Net Zero home, what's going on during maple syrup season on his 5 acre organic farmstead, 4Syte and the future of indigenous housing.

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Chris Ballard from Passive House Canada joins Casey Grey for an interview on episode 142 of The Conscious Builder Podcast.

We discuss the current climate crisis, the future of new builds and making existing properties more energy efficient, building to the Passive House standard to reduce energy and environmental impact, and what our role as individuals is in supporting this movement.

Chris Ballard has a history of supporting environmental and land use causes, most recently as the Ontario’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change implementing the government’s plan for a clean environment and a sustainable economy. He also served as the Minister of Housing and the Minister responsible for Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy and Member of the Treasury Board. Chris is a past Executive Director of the 60,000 member Consumers’ Association of Canada (Ontario) and a founding board member of the Consumers Council of Canada. His leadership in journalism, communications and public affairs includes terms as President and Board member of the Public Affairs Association of Canada.

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Casey joined mortgage broker Chad Robinson on The Practical Broker podcast late last summer. This is a replay from the episode.

They talk about building homes, renovations and how The Conscious Builder takes a different approach to issues in the construction industry.

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Dan Seguin interviews Casey about high performance homes and the steps it takes to shift to varying degrees of eco-conscious living. They discuss how passive homes compare to a so-called "regular house" and what homeowners can expect with respect to their carbon footprint and future energy bills.

This interview was originally recorded for the Think Energy Podcast. This is a replay of the episode.

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We had so much to cover with Stephen King that he is back for a second episode! Casey and Stephen we talk about the importance of backing up emotional decisions with data driven decisions and the drivers of profits.

Stephen brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help small businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, he's currently serving as President & CEO of GrowthForce, one of the nation’s largest cloud-based accounting services.

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Casey Grey is back to answer another question from a viewer. This week he answers the difference between an air barrier and a vapour barrier.

If you have a question, let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming video!

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Casey answers a question from a listener, Larry9441. He asks "Have you used an earth tube in conjunction with your air exchangers to moderate the incoming temperature?"

If you have a question, let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming episode.

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Stephen King, CEO of GrowthForce, joins Casey Grey for an interview this week. They talk about managing cash flow through a time of crisis, date driven decision making, and how people really drive profits.

Stephen brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help small businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, he's currently serving as President & CEO of GrowthForce, one of the nation’s largest cloud-based accounting services.

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This is Casey's presentation on things you can do to improve the performance of your home in renovations at the Virtual SmartNet Sustainability Showcase, an event that usually takes place in Ottawa at Lansdowne Park. He also shares some of the projects we have on the go, including a stone house built in 1860.

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Canada has a car conundrum. Joanna discusses Clean Energy Canada’s recent work on the solution to Canada’s car conundrum—zero-emission vehicles—and how, with a deliberate approach for drivers and industry, Canadians can both cut pollution and set our auto sector up to compete in the global economy.

Joanna works to develop and advance policy solutions that address climate change while promoting clean growth, with a specific focus on clean transportation. Based in Ottawa, she regularly connects with thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers at the federal level. Before joining Clean Energy Canada, Joanna worked as a management consultant helping businesses identify and manage climate change risks and opportunities. She also practiced as a lawyer advising governments and industry on climate change and energy law.

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Shawn Van Dyke joins Casey Grey for an interview.

Shawn Van Dyke is a construction business coach, an international keynote speaker, and author of two books - Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List. He works with construction business owners, executives, and managers all over the world and shows them how to stop losing profits and wasting time. Shawn helps contractors get their lives back. He is the founder of the Built to Build Academy™ which creates confident construction business owners through on demand training and coaching programs so you can make more money, stop worrying, and get your life back.

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Did you know that 500 million tons of construction and demolition debris is generated annually in the US? Did you know that each year 12.2 million tons of furniture and furnishings end up in landfills?

Those are big numbers! The good news is that the Good Future Design Alliance is developing a solution. Founder, Katie Storey, joins us today for an interview to give us more information. In this conversation we talk about making the shift to a career you love no matter what stage of life you are in, the amount of waste in the design and building industry, the GFDA's mission to reduce waste, and the impacts if we don't change.

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Casey is back to answer another question from a viewer. Arian Kooger asks "What problems have you encountered using cost plus pricing and how have you handled them?".

If you have a question, let us know in the comments and we will feature it in an upcoming video.

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Casey is back to answer another question from a viewer. This week we are talking about solar panels.

Are solar panels really a green option?

How much energy goes into making them?

If you have a question let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming episode!

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in a Passive House? Simply put... it's awesome! But I'm sure you want to know more than that. Our speciality is in building healthy, comfortable, and efficient homes which is really difficult to put into a pretty picture on Instagram! It's something you need to experience for yourself. Casey shares what it was like living in a Passive House for 4 years. Watch the full video on our Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4vi7SB-7tg This episode was inspired by a presentation Casey did for the Ottawa Chapter of Professional Engineers - Sustainability Symposium. Watch the full presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WabCsWRRyY&t=1600s Visit our website at https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/ for project inquiries and more information. The Conscious Builder on Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

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Martin Thornell is a woodworker and one of the co-owners at the Ottawa City Woodshop, a community woodshop located in downtown Ottawa.

Martin shares ways that you can get into woodworking with minimal costs, talks about the programs for all levels at the Ottawa City Woodshop, and shares how he ended up with OCW coming from a different industry.

We hope this episode inspires you to try woodworking, to check out their programs, or if you’re in a different city to check out woodshops in your area!

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Alexx Stuart interviewed two builders a few weeks back. First up, Casey Grey, aka the Conscious Builder. Casey was born to build as demonstrated by a voracious lego habit as a child, a passion for construction and seeing how things fit together, leading to his first job in construction at 17 and his own construction business a few years later. One day asking “WHY?” he realized he wanted to fulfill a bigger purpose than simply building houses for people, but making the experience a conscious, low impact one from start to finish: The Conscious Builder was born and the rest is history. We talk passive house, building materials, renovation vs building pitfalls, and more on today’s show.

This interview was originally recorded for the Low Tox Life Podcast with Alexx Stuart. This is a replay of the episode.

Alexx Stuart is an educator and change agent who founded Low Tox Life in 2010 after seeing the lack of transparency in our food system, personal care and cleaning products. The Low Tox Life provides real support for real people wanting to make better choices for their health and our planet.

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Steve Brown talks with Casey Grey of The Conscious Builder about mindfulness, finding your why, and how working on yourself makes a difference in your business.

Casey Grey on The Deliberate, Conscious Effort of Discerning Your Why was originally recorded for the ROI Online Podcast. This is a replay of the interview.

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In this episode with Austin Linney, Casey shares about his journey in the construction business that began in his teenage years and has only excelled. He explains how his interest in building and seeking knowledge from mentors enabled him to know better and establish himself through his business. Listen in to learn the right steps you need to take to create a business-oriented mindset.

Casey joined Austin Linney for the Construct Your Life Podcast. This is a replay from the interview.

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The buildings and infrastructure you see all around you started with a single thought. That thought was communicated to people who then built with skill and hard work. Without that thought, nothing would be created. Just like how those buildings started with a thought, your thoughts and your mindset also play a critical role when it comes to the success of your business.

Your thoughts dictate your actions and behaviour. Without having control over your mindset, you can make poor decisions in critical situations that will affect you, your clients and even how your employees perceive you as their leader. What can you do to gain greater control? That’s what we’re here to find out in this Construction Genius episode as Casey Grey, founder of The Conscious Builder, shares with us how your mindset can make a difference to the way you manage your employees and your clients.

Casey joined Eric Anderton on this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast. This is a replay of the interview.

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Casey Grey shares his story and talks about the building industry, climate change, advances in technology, and what you need to focus on when you are building or renovating a home.

Casey joined Marla Esser Cloos on this episode of the Everyday Green Home Podcast. This is a replay of the interview.

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Casey speaks about the future of our industry, building science, and how to have a positive outlook on life and in business. They also discuss the difference between net-zero homes and passive homes. Additionally, focusing on your mistakes and using those to catapult your career.

Casey joined Brad Leavitt on this episode of the A Finer Touch Construction Podcast. This is a replay of the interview.

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Casey answers some questions from students at Carleton University in Ottawa.

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Hobbyist, skateboarder and builder Andrew Szeto is from Ottawa and he builds things with recycled skateboards. He recently built his first structure (an A Frame in Quebec) and put on youtube. To date it's getting close to about 2 million views! Andrew shares where his inspiration came from for this project with Casey.

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The founder of Las Vegas based company, Boxabl, joined Casey for a conversation on why modular is important, what sets Boxabl apart and their path forward.

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Marla is on a mission to empower you to create healthier, more comfortable homes for your clients and yourself. Simple swaps to green and sustainable actions and products are the way to better homes.

She hosts the Everyday Green Home podcast and manages Everyday Green Home – an online green shop. Her book, Living Green Effortlessly: Simple Choices to a Better Home, a 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, was published by NAHB BuilderBooks. Marla shares what makes a green home green, why it matters and how to do it – a bit at a time or all at once.

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Casey explains why you might have basement moisture issues in a newly built home and how to deal with this issue.

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Architect Chris Straka joins Casey for a conversation on how we are changing the way we view our personal spaces and work spaces as circumstances have changed over the past few months.

Chris is the President of VERT plan.design.build and has collaborated on many projects with The Conscious Builder. VERT specializes in the creation of custom homes, provides planning approvals, architectural design and construction management services.

Chris holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Design from the University of Calgary, which complements his undergraduate degrees in Urban Geography, Education, and Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism. Chris has been a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, and is currently a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

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Brad Leavitt, President and Founder of A Finer Touch Construction - a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder - joins Casey for an interview about building a brand in the construction industry.

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Eric Anderton, host of the Construction Genius podcast, joined Casey Grey this week for our Facebook live interview.

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In this interview from our Facebook live, Casey speaks with Austin Linney about mindset, investing and overcoming addiction.

Austin Linney is a former service industry veteran of 20+ years, turned serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, mindset and business coach. He is also the host of the weekly podcast, Construct Your Life.

When he’s not building businesses, growing his expansive network of who’s who in the leading industries, providing massive value each week with his podcast or helping his coaching clients achieve a breakthrough, he can be found training for and competing in Ironman Triathlons across the country.

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Casey Grey interviews Abby Kinney, the co-host of the Upzoned podcast produced by Strong Towns, an international movement dedicated towards making communities across the United States and Canada financially strong and resilient. During her regular work days Abby is an urban design and planning consultant at Gould Evans Studio for City Design in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Steven is an expert in the Exterior Home Remodelling Industry. He currently owns and operates Smart Exteriors LLC from his hometown in Kansas City.

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Peter Darlington and Tyler Hermanson join Casey Grey to chat about Peter's home, which is the first home certified under CHBA's Net Zero Renovation Program.

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Arda Erturk is the co-founder and Chief Communications Officer of Roll Scooters and he joins Casey to speak more about the importance of micro-mobility especially in the post-Covid era as an alternative mode of transportation. We discuss the importance of scooters for economic recovery, the sustainability aspect of scooters, and more!

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Ashley Marinko and Mark Wille join us from the Illinois Green Alliance Organization, which is a chapter of the United States Green Building Council. We dive into the Green Build House Tour 2020!

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Mortgage broker and real estate finance expert Chad Robinson joins Casey for an interview to discuss post-Covid financing and his private investment corporation.

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Sarwar Qureshi joins Casey and they discuss government benefits, budgeting during the pandemic, cash flow and share examples of businesses pivoting to keep moving ahead. If you're a business owner, you will want to listen!

Sarwar Qureshi is a Chartered Professional Accountant working with small business owners to help them navigate the complexities of their numbers and taxes. He previously worked at a mid sized firm in Ottawa and is currently a partner with a small boutique firm. He is also a part-time professor at Algonquin College teaching tax and accounting.

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Casey joined Emily Mottram on her podcast, E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily. He talks about creating The Conscious Builder, which is so much more than a building company. As we continue to push the industry forward, our self awareness is critical. Casey talks about living a conscious life, building a better way, and raising everyones awareness.

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Architect Jane Wilson and our client Kim join Casey in a conversation and presentation on our current Net Zero Build. To take a look at the progression of the floor plans and site plan and an update on its current status, you can find the full video on our Youtube channel at The Conscious Builder Inc.

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The Conscious Builder recently celebrated 10 years as a business! Here are the top 3 things I have learned in the first ten years of our construction business.

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Casey is joined by Christine Williamson, creator of the popular Instagram page @BuildingScienceFightClub, an educational project that teaches architects about building science and construction. They discuss why building assemblies is important, finding the sweet spot for owners, the true meaning of "green", and how Christine's popular Instagram page came to be.

Christine Williamson has spent her career in building science forensics, discovering why buildings fail, and working with owners, architects, and builders to remedy the problems. Her new construction consulting helps architects use building science not only to mitigate risk of failure, but also to help them make their projects as energy efficient as they are beautiful.

She graduated from Princeton University and studied at Boston Architectural College before completing her Master's of Architecture at NewSchool of Architecture + Design. She is the chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 1.12, Moisture Management in Buildings.

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Casey Grey interviews Vish Chatterji, The Business Casual Yogi, where they discuss the intersection of yoga and the construction business. Learn more about Vish's book and how mindfulness, meditation, and yoga have impacted both their personal and professional lives.

Throughout his 20-years in Corporate America, Vish studied and practiced yoga, meditation and Ayurveda as a way to stay balanced as a leader. He now coaches business leaders in this East-meets-West approach to help more of their greatness show up at work.

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Jennifer Lynn Walker, founder of Jolly Green homes and a 28 year green enthusiast joins Casey for this week's live interview. She is deeply committed to healthy living, alternative green ways of renovating, and recommending eco-friendly resources and products.

In this interview we talk about how Jennifer's local market has been affected by the pandemic, green real estate, why now is the time to renovate and not sell, and her plans to turn her own garage into an apartment.

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Jason Burggraaf joins Casey Grey for a conversation about intensification, 613 Flats, Pre-Fab and Energy Evolution.

Jason graduated from Political Science here in Ottawa at Carleton University. He worked for the Canadian Home Builders Association for 15 years before joining the Greater Ottawa Home Builders association as the Executive Director, in 2018, where he spends the majority of his time reviewing city policy/bylaws, meeting with members and crafting submissions to City Committees and staff.

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Brandon Fong, speaker and transformational coach, joins Casey Grey this week for a discussion on the habits we are creating during this new reality.

As this global pandemic has reminded us, change is inevitable. Nature is always changing and flowing and as humans it's easy to get stuck. But we don't have to stay there - we get to decide.

Whether it's building a home, a business or a life, mindset is everything and working our mindset is just as important as working our muscles at the gym.

In this interview, Brandon Fong joins Casey Grey to explore the impact of our decisions and choices, specifically what we are bringing into our awareness. As we are living through a unique period of our lives we must dig deep to keep going and focus on growth rather than retracting.

At 26 years old, Brandon Fong was diagnosed with brain cancer and his life was completely changed. Brandon quickly realized how important and fragile life is, and this diagnosis ended up serving as a catalyst to completely change his life for the better. Learn more about his story and how he found strength from within to find internal peace.

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In 2017, the Endeavour Centre set out to make a prototype home that would meet several key criteria. First the building needed to be completely modular, able to be constructed on site in less than a week and also be able to taken apart and reassembled multiple time. Secondly, the building needed to have a zero carbon footprint, contain zero toxins and produce zero waste. Casey Grey is joined by Chris Magwood from the Endeavour Centre and Cheryl Atkinson, Architect and Associate Professor of Architectural Science at Ryerson University in Toronto. Together, along with the help of some students, they made this project a reality.

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Greg Labbé joins Casey from the comfort of his 110 year old home in Toronto where he is in self quarantine with his family. They discuss planning for efficiency, adapting to new processes, Greg's work, and more.

Since 2017, Greg has worked as the Lab Manager for the Graduate Program in Building Science at Ryerson University. He mainly works with students who already have degrees and work experience on their path to either a Master's of PhD degree. Greg's work consists mostly in mentoring students with practical questions about field testing buildings, some tutorials on how to use testing equipment and conduct specific ASTM standard test methods. For students doing physical research, he helps them procure, design, assemble and maintain their testing apparatus.

EPISODE LINKS Instagram: @ryersondas
Twitter: RyersonDas Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/greg-labbé-87284921 Ryerson Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNrG91rn96d60GGD-oRr0Q/videos Website: https://www.ryerson.ca/architectural-science/building-science/home/ Ryerson Women's Shelter Project:https://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/enewsletter/2019/01/featured/architecture-alumna-and-students-build-womens-shelter/

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Heather Jeffery from Re4m joins Casey Grey for a conversation about issues businesses are facing during a global pandemic, ideas for DIY projects at home, Earth Day, sustainable initiatives, PLUS a never before seen tour of the Re4m workshop! Re4m offers a sustainable alternative to designing your space while diverting from Ottawa’s landfills. They use reclaimed materials from the community to design and build beautiful storefronts, interior furnishings, and products.

Episode Links:

Re4m Website

Earth Day Activities on Facebook

Heather's Shop Tour

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Casey Grey interviews his good friend, Breanne Gibson. Breanne is his go-to person whenever he's wondering about how to work with nature. She is a speaker, regenerative coach, holistic nutrition expert, and permaculture consultant. Since it's spring and we're all at home looking for things to do, he figured it was the perfect time to get her on to chat about things like: - Building resiliency within and at home - Growing real & regenerative food - Soil & our connection to it - Turning ‘waste’ into compost - Thinking 'resource' with everything - Growing and expanding - and more!

Links:

Breanne's "Grow Your Own Nutrition Guide"

The Conscious Builder on Youtube

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Casey talks about his top 7 Apps: Buildertrend, Slack, Zoom, Tinyscanner, Hubdocs, Quickbooks and Last Pass, and his notable mentions include: Google Drive, Weebly, Kindle, Audible and Evernote.

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Adam Cohen is an active builder, architect and high-performance building expert. On this episode we talk about how he built his design/built company, his move to Canada (where he works for Passive Build Canada) and his self-funded and self-directed Edmund Hillary Fellowship in New Zealand. He focused on working with industry experts to bring significant changes to the construction industry and how we all live our daily lives.

Passivehaus for Everyone with Adam Cohen

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I hope you’re staying safe and healthy during these times. Here is what I have been up to during my first week in quarantine. It has not been easy but it has been rewarding.

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Casey Grey talks about the affects of COVID-19 on his business and the residential construction industry.

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In this episode I catch up with Rich Dandy, real estate investor and president of the Ottawa Real Estate Investors Organization. We learn about his transition from TV production to making deals and flipping houses all while growing his family and working with his wife.

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Ottawa Real Estate Investors Network Organization

Rich Ottawa Investments

The Conscious Builder Youtube Channel

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Casey Grey describes how he started his construction company from his first job in carpentry to building high performance custom homes.

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Good clients or bad clients Casey shares some of his experiences on the topic!

This is a re-post from our Youtube Channel, we just hit 1,000 subscribers, if you prefer to watch you can find the episode below:

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In this episode of The Conscious Builder Show, Casey sits down with the Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa, Robb Barnes.

Ecology Ottawa is a not-for-profit, grassroots and volunteer-driven organization that provides residents with the information and tools they need to understand local environmental issues and promote environmental leadership at city hall.

During this episode, Robb talks about Phase Two of Energy Evolution, what we as individuals can do and what other cities are doing to combat the climate crisis.

Please enjoy the show!

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Ecology Ottawa Website

Great Glebe Garage Sale

follow on Instagram @ecologyottawa

email: robb.barnes@ecologyottawa.ca

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Eight years in office and a tight election loss might leave some people feeling lost and looking for answers but David now had the time he needed to take his first jump into fiction and complete his latest book Burning Souls. Lifetime activist, serial entrepreneur and ex-politician, David as he likes to put it always on "bleeding edge of technology". Casey meets with David to talk about some of his inspiration, his book and his electric vehicle trip across Canada.

Episode Links:

For more information on his book: Burning Souls

Long Distance Travel by Electric Vehicle – 10 Things to Know

Follow David Chernushenko on twitter @chernushenko

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Building a house requires a solid foundation and having a successful renovation or custom home build starts with a solid understanding of your agreement with your contractor. So in this video I'm breaking down how to price a project, what a business requires to remain in business and compare a cost plus contract to a fixed price contract. We'll be considering transparency, product warranties, change orders and scheduling.

Why You Should Use Cost Plus Contracts for Projects: https://youtu.be/HiZQvby-Xug

Why You Should Avoid Fixed Price Contracts in Construction: https://youtu.be/mpLXz23XnC0

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Karen and Cameron met playing at the Shaw Festival, which is a major non for profit theatre in Niagara on the Lake. Karen and Cameron share how they gradually planned and built a tiny home off grid in Prince Edward Island, which included living in a Yurt. They discuss how their careers in the arts has evolved with the change in lifestyle. This isn’t a story about why you should be a minimalist or live in a tiny home, this is really about a couple that finally took action to pursue their dreams. Episode includes a song from Karen's recent album "The Bayfield Sessions" featuring guest singer Alicia Toner.

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Casey participates in Smart613's Green Building Tour with part 1 taking place at Beaver Barrack's hosted by Graeme Hussey Director of Housing Development at CCOC. Graeme gets into the details of the site, including the installation of the first ever multi unit Geo-Thermal System in Canada at the time. On part two of the tour Anthony Leaning Principle Architect at CSV Architects introduces us to their first passive house for CCOC.

Episode Links:

CCOC/CAHDCO

Beaver Barracks

CSV Architects:

Salus Project

CCOC Arlington

Envirocentre

Carbon613

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The Conscious Builder recently completed a Net Zero Fossil Fuel Free custom home in Ottawa, Ontario. Casey discusses the project and interviews some of the professionals involved including designer Lynne Lafontaine who addressed some design flaws on the original plans, lead carpenter Darcy Lott talks about his biggest regret, energy advisor Stephen Magneron takes us through the blower door test, solar installer Mike Gauthier, talks about the costs and the homes current performance and director of Net Zero Housing for the Canadian Home Builders Association, Sonja Winkelmann gets us excited about some future financing options. This is a must listen for anyone considering building a high performance home or a custom home in general, or wants to stay up to date in the industry.

Guests in order of Appearance

Lynne Lafontaine

Designer - Designfaze

Darcy Lott

Lead Carpenter - The Conscious Builder

Stephen Magneron

Energy Advisor - Homesol Building Solutions

Mikael-Pierre Gauthier

Owner - Exconstruction - Solar Installer

Sonja Winkelmann

Director - Net Zero Housing

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Casey meets up with friend and entrepreneur Matthew Pedersen. They first worked together when Casey built his passive house and they reconnect to discuss the future of home comfort, advancements in research and technology and insights from the automobile industry.

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SMARTNet Alliance is running it's 4th Annual SMARTNet Sustainability Showcase & EV Exhibition.

Casey talks to Nick Hebb, the organizer behind the scenes, and participates in an Electric Vehicle demonstration, panel discussion on Sustainable renovations and a Passive House Home Tour.

Show Links SMARTNet Alliance
Green Energy Doors Open
Green Drinks
We Build a Home.
E Jane Wilson Architect
Student Energy Carleton

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Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, Shawn went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides Wellness Services for both individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn is also a dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities, and numerous organizations with outstanding reviews.Aww sleep. There is nothing quite like a restful night of quality zzz’s to set us up for a refreshed and energized day.
Unfortunately, in our modern day society, millions of people are chronically sleep deprived and are suffering as a result. The effects of sleep deprivation can include, but are not limited to, immune system failure, diabetes, cancer, obesity, depression, and memory loss just to name a few.
In this episode Shawn Steven will shed some light on just how important sleep is. It wasn’t until he became physically sick and unable to function himself until he realized that quality of sleep is a must if you want a quality life.
This episode address's how much sleep we really need, quality over quantity of sleep as well as how to create a sleep sanctuary, plus much more.

Episode Links * The Model Health Show

Book * Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success

Social Media * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram

Casey's Blog * https://www.caseygrey.com

Quote: "A lot of people think you need the right quantity, this cookie cutter advice, you need 8 hours of sleep, and their are a lot of people who get their 8 hours of sleep and feel like a wreck everyday , they dread when that alarm clock goes off in the morning, , that alarm clock is the bane of their existence, it's their mortal enemy, the alarm clock is the joker to batman"

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Emile caught the entrepreneurial spirit at the age of four, delivering papers for his older brother for ten cents and a bag of chips each week.
Over the next 40 years he turned revenue streams and profit development into an art form across a variety of industries. Emile is co-founder of Collab Space, a Collaborative Business Community in the west end of Ottawa called Collab Space and believes executive knowledge should be available to all startups; not just those that can afford it.
In this conversation with Casey, Emile shares some business lessons and Casey looks for some insight on how he can improve his sales process, with over 45 plus businesses started Emile has a wealth of knowledge which he shares in his role as mentor at Collab Space and he talks about their exciting 4 year anniversary they are celebrating as he says "a celebration for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs"

EPISODE TIMELINE

2:26 What is profit?
12:20 Delivering papers at four
16:00 Building a team
19:30 Collab Space
23:30 Business owners vs. Entrepreneurs
31:00 Sales
35:30 What gets Emile excited

EPISODE LINKS

https://collabspace.ca

SOCIAL MEDIA

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"You actually have to budget for profit and make profit an expense, profit plus expenses equals revenue, if you don’t do that you’ll never get it "

"My passion is supporting people to be successful, and what I call success is having a self sufficient business"

--Emile Salem

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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Britt is an experienced entrepreneur. Matthew’s goal was always to be job free before his 30th birthday and that was successfully achieved at 29 years old when he resigned from being a personal trainer with GoodLife Fitness. After bringing a solar referral company called Powur to Canada in early 2017, Matt found that there was a need for home and business owners to take control of their energy from how it’s made to where it comes from. Matt oversees all company operations alongside COO Forrest Vetter-Wilson and utilizes his connections to continually establish partnerships.

In this conversation with Casey Grey, Matt talks about his dad and his first taste of entrepreneurial life entering the network marketing world. He talks about a conversation with his chiropractor that inspired the "Let's hug it out" brand and his daring jump into the solar industry at at time when many in the industry were leaving. Lots of great information in this podcast including Matt's audacious billion dollar plans.

EPISODE TIMELINE

02:45 How it all started
07:00 Billionaire in action
08:30 The Monk who Sold his Ferrari - how it changed is mindset
12:00 Lets hug it out
17:30 Jumping into solar
35:00 Giving back with watt for watt
42:00 Finding talent
53:00 Parting words

EPISODE LINKS

https://maketheswitch.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/LetsHugItOutlifestyle/
https://www.kingoenergy.com/
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma

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“Every time a family in Ontario installs a 10kw solar array we can help roughly 25-30 families in a developing nation get power for the first time”

"Nothing feels like work anymore it’s fantastic”

--Matthew Britt

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny

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Daughter, gymnast, sports anchor, wife, mother, morning show host Lianne Laing was born and raised in Ottawa. She attended the University of Massachusetts/Amherst on a full NCAA gymnastics scholarship and graduated with two business degrees before spending 20 years as a television broadcaster where she worked as a sports anchor and a host for Ottawa’s CTV Morning Live. She covered everything from olympians, chefs, celebrities, community leaders and more. She reside's in Ottawa with her husband Tony and two daughters.

In this podcast Lianne shares how an early childhood gymnastic competition accident changed everything for her at the age of eleven, including her own surprise leap into broadcasting, along with her scary transition into entrepreneurial life. Lots of exciting messages including how her dad's passing continues to influence her decisions today.

TIMELINE

03:14 Growing up in gymnastics
14:00 A chance meeting and a new career
16:00 Mother as coach
22:00 The transformation into entrepreneurial life
34:00 Charity life - Taking a swing at Cancer
44:30 A lesson in memory of dad

EPISODE LINKS

https://liannelaing.com/
Take a Swing at Cancer
24 Hour Tremblant

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram

PODCAST QUOTE

“I am incredibly great-full for the opportunity that athletics gave me to travel, compete in some of the most interesting places, meet amazing people and it offered me a four year education traveling the United States at a division one school and two business degrees” --Lianne Laing

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Jeffrey Leiper is the current Ottawa city councillor for Kitchissippi Ward. He was first elected in the Ottawa municipal election, 2014.

Leiper was born and raised in Ottawa. He studied History and English at the University of Ottawa, and Print Journalism at Algonquin College. As a youth, Leiper was a member of the youth wing of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, though he is now a committed progressive. He has lived in Kitchissippi Ward since 1995 when he and his spouse Natalie moved into the Julian Apartments in the Wellington West area. Today, he lives in Hintonburg with Natalie and their son.

In this podcast Jeff talks shares his motivations for getting into politics, what are his principles are and what it means to be courageous. He touches on how quality of life should influence policy and planning and some of the Climate initiatives including the recently declared Climate Emergency and the ongoing energy evolution and on the personal side adapting to work and life after his recent heart attack.

Episode Timeline * 3:30 - Introduction - Jeff's appreciation for community and his reason for entering politics * 10:00 - Mindset and dealing with criticism, what it means to be courageous * 18:20 What is quality life and how it influences policy and guidelines * 34:00 - Daily complaints and Issues * 43:00 - Climate Emergency * 55:00 - Life after a heart attack

Episode Links * https://kitchissippiward.ca

Social Media * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram

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Quote At the end of the day you just try to be true to a certain set of principles, and when the trolls comes out, if you’ve done your work and stayed true to your principles and been courageous in your pursuit, a lot of the negative comments will roll off. Some of it stings, everyday someone will be hypercritical of something that you are pursuing or a decision you’ve made, or a process that hasn’t turned out the way they want. But if you can go to bed, staying true to your principles, being open minded, did I do the right thing, than ultimately it will roll off, it’s a huge rollercoaster"

--Jeff Leiper

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Kristy has been involved in the Real Estate industry for over 15 years in various levels. She started with her first home purchase at 21 by selling everything she & her boyfriend Eric (now husband) owned just to get a down payment. By 25 she started her own company transforming homes even though another ”specialist” told her not to bother she would never be successful. Over the years alongside building her business she and Eric renovated 5 homes & 1 commercial property with great success. She jokingly calls it ”Flipping up” even though she had no intention of taking on properties to “Flip” alongside her personal home for various logistic reasons.

After many moves and renovating her homes over time, she also built her Home Staging Company to #1 with an amazing team working directly with many of the top 20% real estate agents in the city of Ottawa. After a decade of building success, she made the bold decision to sell her business and focus on building relationships, understanding her clients needs and custom tailoring solutions for those needs. This is why she chose to be apart of Ottawa’s top real estate team the Ottawa Capital Group.

In this podcast Kristy talks about her decision to join the Ottawa Capital Group as a licensed realtor, she talks about her plastic restaurant fiasco which inspired a major change in her life and her new Guinea Fowls she takes care of with her husband Eric at their home in Kemptville and so much more! Check out the podcast details below:

Episode Links

https://www.kristymorrison.com

Books:

The Creative Edge: Transforming your home and maximizing profits throught real world home staging case

Creating Successful Business Systems: A Home Staging & Decorators Guide

Social Media:

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Episode Timeline:

2:15 - Why the switch into real estate
5:30 - Costa Rica
10:30 - Meditation
16:00 - Her Kemptville home
21:00 - The Guinea Fowl - African Turkey
26:45 - Writing books, making goals
35:00 - Family
41:00 - Reduce Waste - taking baby steps
46:00 - Parting Words

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"All I do is let them out in the morning, they run around during the day eat ticks and mosquitoes and bugs throughout my yard, and than I lock them up at night and fill up their food and water every couple of days"

--Kristy Morrison on her Guinea Fowls

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Bea and her family generate a quart size jar of waste per year. With her passion and positive outlook, Bea launched a global movement and has become the spokesperson for the zero waste lifestyle. She inspires a growing community to live simply and take a stance against needless waste with the application of the 5R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. She shatters misconceptions, proving that waste-free living can not only be "stylish", but also lead to significant health benefits, and time and money savings. She regularly speaks at universities and corporate events and opens her home to educational tours and the media. She is a French native who currently lives in California.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear an inspiring story of a modern, urban family who switched from “having all the things” to “having all the experiences.” It’s also great for anyone looking to learn about the big and small steps they can take to reduce their waste – in all its forms! In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste.

Episode Timeline * 2:30 what does it mean to be waste free * 6:30 finding a new home - and a new lifestyle * 11:00 how a friends dinner gift inspired her to start her blog * 19:00 what does shopping look like * 24:00 mass consumerism - how do we adapt * 35:30 starting with baby steps * 42:30 one lesson to take

Episode Links * caseyplusnatasha.com/2016/10/058-bea-johnson/ * ZeroWasteHome.com * Bulk Locator App * Climate Change & Consciousness - Scotland Conference

Book * Book The Zero Waste Home

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Quotes "A life based on experiences instead of things
based on being instead of having"
--Bea Johnson

"Today my wardrobe is comprised of 15 pieces….. my 15 pieces has allowed me to create 50 different looks"

--Bea Johnson

Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste

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Breanne Gibson is a global change leader for regeneration, speaker. She's an educator, holistic nutrition expert, and permaculture practitioner. She is the founder of Breanne Gibson LLC, a coaching and consulting company focused on helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations align with the intelligence of nature for ultimate energy, health and resiliency.

Her mission is to reconnect humanity with nature and remove the gap between soil and health for both human and planet.

In this podcast Breanne touches on her journey beginning in British Columbia growing up on 10 acres "in nature", to her experience in the army before branching out and creating her own coaching and consulting business. Breanne shares some insights into her own diet to how to make soil for growing your own food and so much more. Her passion and wealth of knowledge is contagious and might inspire you, if you haven't already to do some research into what your eating. After listening to this podcast make sure to visit Breanne's links for more information.

Episode Timeline

2:00 Introduction
6:00 Climate change and consciousness from Scotland
18:15 Learning about your soil and growing your own food
31:30 Buying local produce
40:30 Breanne's diet
49:00 Breanne's Regenerative Road Map
53:00 The beginning of Breanne's journey

Episode Links

Instagram
Website
Circular Nutrition Regenerative Roadmap
Climate Change & Consciousness - Scotland Conference

Quotes

"Nature never leaves herself bare only humans leave her bare"

--Breanne Gibson talking about soil quality

"I think for us and its evolved but we’ve always supported each other in our individual journeys there’s never been a feeling that i can’t live my life because I’m with you and vice versa and that’s been really freeing.”

----Breanne Gibson on fourteen years with her husband

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Andy is a Red Seal General Carpenter, with training and experience in restoration, traditional timber framing, drafting and design, stairs, custom housing and high-performance residential construction. He was also lucky enough to teach at the Algonquin College Perth Campus for about 15 years in the Construction Carpentry Advanced Housing Program, both part-time and full time. In 2017, he trained and earned his certification as a Passive House Consultant with
the Canadian Passive House Institute and After years of membership with his local Home Builders’ in Perth, Ontario, Andy worked with the Canadian Home Builders Association national office as Director of Professional Development and Manager of Association Services. Always looking for a new challenge, Andy is now working with Guides.co, an online knowledge sharing platform, as well as helping a STEM mentorship program from Nova Scotia called Techsploration with a pilot program expansion into Ontario.

Andy lives in Perth, Ontario with his wife of 24 years and their 2 teenage kids.

Table of Contents:

2:30 Why teaching
4:50 Divorce and death in the family
14:30 Parenting - protecting your kids and letting them fail
17:45 The secret to a 25 year marriage?
21:00 It all started with drawing.
30:30 Moving to Perth to teach
41:00 Why build better. What is a passive house.
31:00 Reusing displays from the Museum of Nature
48:00 An introduction to Guides.co

Links:

Andy's Instagram
Guides.co
Techsploration
Email Andy at: andy@guides.co

Podcast Quotes:

"A classroom with a teacher talking in front of students is really cost effective, a classroom where each student has a circular saw and a whole bunch of pieces of wood in front of them, is not"

“I’ve seen the lightbulbs go on with students, especially the students that were struggling and it was such a rewarding experience. I would never look back on my time and consider it a waste, it was one of the best times in my life.”

--Andy Cockburn

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Heather graduated from the Industrial Design program at Carleton University in 2014. Failing to land a design job she decided to pursue one of her creative passions which was bringing new life to discarded materials. With her University degree and hands on experience growing up with a father in construction in her hometown of Coldwater, she took a part time job in Ottawa and in her off time focused on building her business.

She started by working in a small cellar in her apartment she often refers to as the “dungeon” and has since upgraded to a much larger shop where she does everything from sandwich boards, a giant connect 4, 7’ Tall Easter Eggs to complete redesigns for retail clients. Heather's passion for her work and the environment is on full display, in her interview with Casey. To learn more make sure to check out the links below and listen to the podcast in full.

Episode Timeline

2:28 Heather Introduction growing up
7:45 Industrial Design at Carleton University - Bachelor of Industrial Design
10:30 Learning from her father
17:30 Work life balance
21:00 the design consultation process
26:00 the “Dungeon” first workshop
31:00 Reusing displays from the Museum of Nature
38:00 transparency in the consultation process
45:30 advice for business and home owners
50:15 the future of Re4m

Episode Links

Heather's Instagram
Re4m
Habitat Restore
Feline Cafe
NuGrocery
Bridgehead on Preston

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Podcast Challenge:

"Businesses if you find that you are consistently tossing a specific material, try and see if there is a way to reduce that, maybe it's wooden pallets, PVC pipe, for example the Bridgehead on Preston gives away their Hemp Coffee Bags to customers, we know it's time consuming but reach out to Re4m and maybe we can help."
--Heather Jeffrey

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Inspired from a recent conversation with a couple interested in building an eco-friendly home, Casey talks about significance of insignificant events.

Links

Casey's Instagram

Caseygrey's Blog

Sponsor

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

Quote:

"We know building our little eco-friendly home won't have a huge impact on the environment, but we still want to do it." --client

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In this Podcast, Case Grey talks about what it means to be a team player and the importance of team work for building a successful business.

Episode Links:

Casey's Instagram

Caseygrey's Website

Sponsor Offer:

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

Quote:

"Nothing great is ever accomplished alone "
--Casey Grey

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In this Podcast, Case Grey interviews his wife and life partner Natasha Grey. A former Psychotherapist and the author of the acclaimed children’s book, Everyday Superheroes. She is also the host of iTunes New and Noteworthy podcast, The Conscious Living Podcast where she spent two years interviewing and learning from the best in the industry, everyone from NY Times bestselling authors to CEO's of large organizations who incorporate meditation into their business’ as well as powerful women raising a family at home. Natasha's experience as a psychotherapist combined with her immersive work in meditation practices’ gives her an incredible advantage of cultivating a unique, transformative environment and experience for all human beings from all walks of life.

After years of exploring different meditation practices, Natasha concluded that its not one type of meditation practice that fits all. Younion doesn’t hold a specific belief structure around one type of meditation, but rather encompasses a variety of modalities, practices and philosophies. Younion has a variety of offerings to choose from that accommodates everyone's needs on any given day without having to ascribe to a particular belief or religion to guide their practice or experience.

Episode Links:

Instagram @natasha_a_grey

Younionstudio Website

Episode Timeline:

2:50 Natasha's childhood
12:00 Getting kicked out of kindergarten
17:00 Therapy
25:00 Moving to California
43:00 Why meditation you Younion
53:30 Parting words of advice

Sponsor Offer:

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

Podcast Quote:

"People feel like their missing out on all the good stuff which was the crap that was making them sick to begin with as opposed to: You get to put this beautiful source of energy into your body and this is what you're going to get because of it"

Natasha Grey

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In Episode 64 Casey Interviews his gymnastic’s coach Alex MacInnes. Born and raised in Prince Edward Island where he competed in gymnastics and represented PEI in 7 Canadian National Championships. Alex moved to Ottawa to pursue his studies and work with at risk youth before deciding to take the big risk and open up his own gymnastics training center. Now with a growing team of gymnasts he continues to grow as a coach and help youth and adults pursue improvements in strength, flexibility and cardio all while having a good time! In this podcast Alex talks about growing up in gymnastics and the transition from athlete to business owner and much more! Check out the podcast links below for more information.

Episode Timeline:

2:50 Starting gymnastics
8:30 Moving to Ottawa to study and become a youth worker
15:00 Struggling as a new business owner
23:00 Getting into training
30:00 Expanding the business
33:30 Speacializing in your stenghts
38:50 Parting words of advice

Episode Links:

alexkazamgymnastics
youtube
Instagram @alexkazamgymnastics

Podcast Quote:

"It's so important to find balance in your training that's going to allow you to move better, feel better and live longer, that's what I'm really after is helping people achieve that with the end goal of happiness" Alex MacInnes

Podcast Sponsor:

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

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In this podcast Casey interviews architect and green building consultant Mark Rosen, owner of Building Energy Inc., and co-owner of a new startup company. Born and raised in Canmore, Alberta, Mark moved to Ottawa to pursue his studies in architecture before working for his father in law as an energy advisor. He met his wife Megan while studying and not long after attaining jobs in their fields, they decided to stop what they were doing, quit and travel the world. Mark shares how their travels inspired the design of their current passive house and provides fresh insights on how homes should work, where the industry is headed and lots more. Check out the podcast links and timeline to learn more.

Episode Links:

SharpHomeTech
BuildingEnergyInc
WeBuildaHome
WeWonder

Episode Timeline:

2:00 Introduction to passive house
4:30 Mark shares their blog and travel experience
10:00 Mark talks about his work background
27:00 How does a house work
30:45 Building standards
35:30 Fighting climate change
42:50 Lessons learned from living in a passive house
47:00 Final thoughts

Podcast Sponsor:

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

Podcast Quotes:

"More people will probably read their cars user manual than their homes user manual if one even exists"
--Mark Rosen

"People will choose unhappiness over uncertainty most of the time "
-- Tim Ferriss (referenced)

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In this Podcast Casey interviews Michael Peixoto, husband, father, professor, soccer coach and award wining principal architect at ARCA-VERDE architecture inc, he talks about his own 2600square foot Passive House he and his wife Robin Peixoto (principal interior designer with the firm Parallel 45) designed and moved into with their two daughters in 2017.

In this podcast Michael talks about the business and how he got into architecture, what success means to him, changes in the industry, juggling his family commitments and so much more. Check out the podcast timeline and links below:

Podcast Timeline:

2:00 Introduction
7:15 Passive house
13:15 What attracted Michael to architecture
23:15 Michael talks about bringing a project to completion and what success means to him.
29:15 Changes to the construction industry
36:50 Michael talks about starting his own practice
39:15 How does Michael spend his free time?
48:40 Michael and Casey talk family
1:00:00 Some parting advice from Michael

Website Link

arca-verde.ca

Podcast Quote

"You take a series of information and criteria and you somehow dilute that into something that ends up as a physical building, there's something incredibly rewarding about that"
-- Michael Peixoto

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In this episode Casey interviews Lynne Lafontaine a banker and sales marketing professional, until the age of 40, when a separation inspired her to change careers and buy a house and renovate it. Lynne took 6 years to finish her first renovation, through the process she realized she didn’t enjoy laying floors and painting, but she enjoyed designing the space. In this podcast Lynne talks about her first renovation, going back to school at 40 and how she got into the business by starting a staging business. Lots of advice on setting expectations for your next project, and as an trained cook she shares some kitchen design advice and introduces a new exciting project in the works called, Next Fase Design. Check out the podcast links and timeline for more details.

Timeline:

2:30 Lynne's background and first renovation
6:00 Retaking grade 12 math at 42
7:00 Architectural design vs. Interior Design
10:00 Staging - Lynne's first gig in the business
18:30 Managing client expectations
20:50 New home owners don't do this before your renovation!
27:00 Lynne on budget: how do you get the real budget?
30:00 What makes a good team?
41:00 Designing a functional kitchen
44:30 Lynne introduces her new design concept: Next Faze Homes
49:15 Lynne's last words of advice

Episode Links:

Houzz

Facebook

Sponsor Offer

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

Quote:

"When I got separated I had to redirect my career into another direction at 40 odd years old, so I decided to buy a house in Manor Park and renovate it. "

-- Lynne LaFontaine

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Rock Thomas, a self made millionaire of several business and six award winning RE/MAX franchises, is the founder of a group called M1. As part of M1, the group does regular Facebook Live events called Monday Night Live. In this live event Casey has the mic to answer questions from the tribe and speak about the three steps to Conscious Building.

Podcast Timeline:

3:45 Introduction

7:45 Becoming a father and becoming more conscious/aware of your purpose/calling

14:30 The importance and benefits of writing

18:30 Questions to start asking yourself to become more conscious and replace bad habits.

21:00 What we don't know, we don't know. What we should know about indoor air quality.

26:30 Getting past writers block

28:30 The importance of Fresh Air Systems

31:45 Surrounding yourself with the best team

39:15 Family and breaking the habit of work, work, work.

52:00 Introduction to Gingko

55:30 Introduction to M1

Podcast Quotes

Casey talking about his son

"we feel like we're supposed to teach them, but if we're curious and open to it they will teach us more than we will ever teach them"

Rock Thomas speaking on M1

"It's like a buffet of information that you could use for your business and life"

Podcast Links:

Take advantage of Casey’s Gingko Promo:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

GoM1

Rock Thomas

Casey’s Blog

https://www.caseygrey.com/blog/business-mastery

Take advantage of Casey’s Gingko Promo:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

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Casey's most recent client meeting inspired his latest podcast where he talks about the benefits of feedback for personal and business growth.

Take advantage of Casey’s Gingko Promo:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

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It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives, it's the one that is most adaptable to change.

Casey talks about how relevant this is to him, as a businessman, father and husband.

Take advantage of Casey’s Gingko Promo:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

Read the book:

Beyond Mars and Venus

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Trust builds the foundation of any business and in this episode Casey explains what inspired him to change the way he's been writing contracts since he started doing business.

If you're a homeowner wouldn't it be wonderful to never have to sign another change order and if you're a contractor, you can now look forward to regular weekly and bi-weekly payments and so much more. In this episode you'll learn all the benefits of using a cost plus contract instead of the more industry standard, fixed price contract.

Podcast Timeline

1:30 It started with LEGO
4:00 Trust and the old way of doing things
7:00 The New Way! COST PLUS
10:00 The three percentages for your contract

Gingko Promo for Podcast Listeners

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Casey’s guest is Jacob Godar, the two sat down for a conversation during their attendance at the Tony Robbins Business Mastery Event in Florida this week.

Jacob Godar started his lawn care company in 2014 working with his partner and wife Nicholle, not only has he grown a successful business expanding from lawn care to landscaping and home services but he’s reaching out to the business community with his Youtube and Podcast focused on motivation and mentorship.

Podcast Timeline:

4:15 Jacob’s introduction and background

6:30 Working on yourself

12:30 Networking with like minded people

16:00 The biggest takeaway from the Tony Robbins Mastermind Event

21:00 Balancing Family Life

25:30 Scheduling and priorites

31:15 Technology and disruption in business

35:30 Artists, entrepreneurs and managers and leaders

Podcast Links:

Tony Robbins Business Mastery Event:

https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/business-mastery/

Casey’s Blog

https://www.caseygrey.com/blog/business-mastery

Take advantage of Casey’s Gingko Promo:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

Jacob Godar

Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk22JEAhu_4lHx3F4QEz5Jg/videos

Website and Podcast

http://www.jacobgodar.com/

Podcast Quote:

“There is no scarcity. I live a life of abundance”

Jacob Godar

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Meet Chris Castillo, serial entrepreneur, part owner of Ottawa’s Koichi Ramen and Mechanic to You. He’s been a business mentor of Casey’s for over 6 years as part of his Master Entrepreneur consulting group and recently launched a second coaching company called Fire Within.

In this episode we learn how Chris developed his entrepreneurial skills as a kid living with a single mom growing up in the desert of Chile to how he made his first $500 in consulting services at the age of 18.

Chris has a ton to offer in this podcast. Everything from goal setting to good business principles to how to be innovative and creative and how to use other people’s money. As usual, he over delivers!

Audio Table of Contents

2:50 Chris’s background

8:00 Chris comes to Canada

22:00 Setting high goals

30:30 Chris’s 4 businesses

34:20 Business principles

36:25 Using other people’s money his first $500 in consulting services

50:00 Family life

61:00 what’s in the future

Podcast Links

Master Entrepreneur
Fire Within Coach
Mechanic to You
Koichi Ramen

“A lot of new businesses get into the practice of getting the wrong stuff. A new desk, new phone, website, business cards, logo... Get the customer first and THEN grow it! “

-- Chris Castillo

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You wouldn’t guess that Chad has 10 years on Casey, his half brother, they were even wrestling partners growing up, so it comes with much excitement that Casey finally sits down for a conversation with his half brother Chad St-Louis.

Chad shares stories beginning with his early childhood. Born with hearing loss and a heart arrhythmia and living with a single mom, Chad’s situations were influential in developing that sense of empathy for others. This has been a key factor to his success and life’s work. From being a mechanical engineer to starting and running his own engineering consulting firm, to joining Casey at The Conscious Builder and now partnering on their newest company, Gingko, Chad is a force for good.

Chad shares his life changing experience and Christmas miracle that occurred on December 21st, 2018. He talks about the factors that led up to this event, what happened and how it has changed his work and family life for the better. He shares some of these changes and ideas that we can take advantage of and start implementing in our own daily practices.

Here are some interesting links worth checking out:

The One Thing: https://amzn.to/2U0wFWP
M1: https://gom1.com/
St-Louis & Associates: (website coming soon) http://st-louis.ca/
SaveStation: https://savestation.ca/neighbourhood-defibrillator-program/
https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

Podcast Timelines:

4:20 Chad’s Introduction and personal story

18:00 Chad’s work background

31:30 Chad’s life changing experience

44:30 What is SAVERS

52:00 What is in the future for Chad

Quote from the podcast:

“Understanding that we have different strengths and respecting those strengths of the other person, so we’re not competing and there is no ego involved, we’re not about being right, it’s about doing what’s best for everybody, whether that’s the team, the homeowners, youtube viewers or the listeners of this podcast, its how do we make it better for the people that we’re doing this for “ Casey

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results

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In this podcast Casey explains the pros and cons of Poured Forms and Pier Foundations.

To get your discounted trial membership click here:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914
or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder

Twitter
https://twitter.com/buildconscious

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

Disclaimer

Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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Casey gives you an idea on what is a reasonable deposit for the type of project.

To get your discounted trial membership click here:

https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/gingko.html

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914
or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder

Twitter
https://twitter.com/buildconscious

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

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Casey talks about the pros and cons of living in vs. moving out when undergoing a renovation.

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914
or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder

Twitter
https://twitter.com/buildconscious

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

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This was recorded from a live presentation at the Ottawa local Chapter of Professional Engineers on November 21st.

In Casey's presentation he talks about what is a passive house, what he learned from his experience and how that differed from common wisdom.

After the 18 minute mark Casey starts taking questions, we do have a video version of the presentation you can switch to, but we've included the questions below with the time code for the audio version.

see youtube video here:

18:41 What's so important with the overhangs?

23:20 Did you have thermal panels to produce hot water?

23:30 Why didn't you take advantage of solar heating?

24:35 Did you consider building LEED Certified?

25:10 Clarification if Casey was using Air Source Heat Pumps

25:30 What was the COP on the Air Source Heat Pump

25:40 What kind of refridgerant?

27:06 Did you put blinds on the windows to control the temperature?

28:06 Can you comment on the use of spray foam?

29:17 What was the total cost of the project?

Casey was invited to speak at the Ottawa Chapter of Professional Engineers - Sustainability Symposium in November 2018. He took the opportunity to talk about his experience living in his Passive House and answer questions from the audience.

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914

or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:

www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

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We recently had to deal with this issue on our custom build. Casey talks about your options to consider when you hit rock during your excavation and how you should prepare for it.

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In this podcast Casey explains some of your options for insulating below the slab.

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914 or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:

www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

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In this video Casey talks about the value of working with a designer, Casey and his wife Natasha are currently working with a designer on the design of Natasha's new Meditation Studio in Ottawa, ON.

We are working with Lynne from Designfase
Contact: lynne.designfase@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/ecoAdesign/

If you missed Casey's rant on designers: here's the link:
https://youtu.be/93w4g0_j-JA

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914 or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder

Twitter
https://twitter.com/buildconscious

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

Last Episode: Why you should use cost plus contracts for construction projects?
https://youtu.be/HiZQvby-Xug

Disclaimer

Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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Casey made the switch from fixed price to cost plus and explains why you might want to consider making the switch!

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914 or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder

Twitter
https://twitter.com/buildconscious

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

Last Episode: Why you need an ERV in a dry winter and humid summer climate?
https://youtu.be/8x00QpMo5ZM

Disclaimer

Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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In this interview we learn more about Bill Eggerston's background, what is geothermal and what you should know before installing a system. Bill also talks about the upgrades which help made their 1984 house qualify as a Net Zero home.

Video Table of Contents

Bill Eggertson Introduction/background (1:50)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=1m49s

Why some Geothermal systems do not perform as intended?
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=7m53s

How does Geothermal system work? (9:27)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=9m27s

Find out where Canada's second largest Geothermal Install is located? (11:25)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=11m25s

What you should know before considering installing a ground source heat pump? (13:34)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=13m34s

Bill talks about his Net Zero house and Upgrades (15:32)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=15m32s

Sizing your geothermal system: (19:32)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=19m32s

1st Micro-fit installation in eastern Canada (22)
https://youtu.be/OO8XF49OjQI?t=22m

To contact Bill Eggertson visit this link:
http://bill.eggertson.com/

and for more information on Geothermal visit this link:
http://www.earthenergy.ca/faq.html

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914 or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder

Twitter
https://twitter.com/buildconscious

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/

Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

Last Episode:#AskCaseyG Why you should use cost plus contracts for construction projects
https://youtu.be/HiZQvby-Xug

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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In this episode Casey explains what a fixed price contract is, and why he doesn't use them for his clients in his construction business.

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914 or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

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The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

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Last Episode: Why you need an ERV in a dry winter and humid summer climate?
https://youtu.be/8x00QpMo5ZM

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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In this episode Casey explains what a fixed price contract is, and why he doesn't use them for his clients in his construction business.

Casey Grey is a licensed carpenter, he is the Founder of The Conscious Builder where he and his team focus on building and renovating homes “consciously”. Ultimately, these are homes that are cheaper to operate, better for the environment, more comfortable to live in and, most importantly, healthier for the families who live in them.

For enquiries contact us directly at 613-693-0914 or email us at info@theconsciousbuilder.com

Website:
https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/

The Conscious Builder Podcast:
Building with Natural Building Products: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/42-building-natural-products-sustainable-building-chris/id1188092758?i=1000414931664&mt=2

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Do you have a question we can answer? Comment or message us on social media using the hashtag #askCaseyG and we’ll answer it on a future episode.

Last Episode: Why you need an ERV in a dry winter and humid summer climate?
https://youtu.be/8x00QpMo5ZM

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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In this interview Chris Magwood from the Endeavour Centre talks about sustainable building practices that we can incorporate into our builds now.

Chris Magwood

Contact:

chris@endeavourcentre.org

http://endeavourcentre.org/

Instagram: Endeavour_centre

Watch the interview on youtube here:

https://youtu.be/JRt0GAKoRvM

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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Casey has been on the chair for the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association, he offers his advice on selecting your contractor for your next repair or renovation.

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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Tim Priddle introduces us to his business, the Wood Source in Ottwa, and some of the history behind it.

Watch the 1840's kit barn tour here: https://youtu.be/0zJE3td-0ZM

The Wood Source
6178 Mitch Owens Rd,
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
K4M 1B2
Tel: 613.822.6800
Toll Free: 855.822.6800
Email: info@wood-source.com

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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As an Airbnb host for the last year, Casey shares some thoughts and advice that might help you make some extra money on the popular sharing app.

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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In this episode Casey explains a few of his clients experiences with insurance with regards to a flooding and fire incident.

Every Wednesday we post another #askcaseyG episode, if you have a question feel free to write it in the comments below or reach out to us on social media with the hashtag #askcaseyG and we may choose it for a future episode.

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In this episode Casey explains some of the pro and cons of using SIP's for your building envelope.

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Videos produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

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Today's episode is about windows.
Windows are a big part of the comfort of your home. They determine if your house has enough light and if your house is sufficiently airtight.
You have many choices from different manufacturers. The question is, what are the criteria you have to judge these choices?

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In today's episode, we are going back to answering home-related questions. Casey will explain why airtightness is important. It will give you a better view on our previous episode: Interview with Stephen Magneron

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Today's guest is Stephen Magneron. Stephen is an Advances Building Specialist, and he is one of the first people we call when we are building an energy efficient home.
In this episode, Stephen talks about the different types of building standards and how they are different. He gives tips on how better take advantage of the government rebates and programs.

To find out more, go to https://homesolbuildingsolutions.com/about-homesol/about-homesol-building-solutions/our-people/stephen-magneron/

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Today's guest is Rob Black, VP of Sales & Marketing and part-owner of Logs End Inc.
Casey and Rob talk about how LogsEnd recovers the logs form the Ottawa river and how those logs end up becoming wood flooring.

More about Rob and LogsEnd here:
https://www.logsend.com/who-we-are/about-us/

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Today's guest is Paul Cairns, the Executive Director at SmartNet Alliance. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about green/sustainable movement in Canada and in the world.

To learn more about SmartNet Alliance go to https://www.smartnetalliance.ca/

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Today's guest is Chris Straka, the founder of Vert Design. The Conscious Builder and Vert Design have been working on projects together for a couple of years. Casey and Chris have become friends given the similar life values that they share.

About Vert Design: http://vertdesign.ca/
About Chris: http://vertdesign.ca/chris/

Projects The Conscious Builder and Vert Design worked together:

http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/portfolio-item/dufferin-passive-house/
http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/portfolio-item/passive-house-red-castle/

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More about the Passive House: http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/passive-house/

and

http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/portfolio-item/passive-house-red-castle/

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How much does it cost to renovate? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-renovate/

How much it cost to build a custom home? -http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-build-custom-home/

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Collaboration leads to innovation

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Integrated Design Process - http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficie...

"An integrated design process (IDP) involves a holistic approach to high-performance building design and construction. It relies upon every member of the project team sharing a vision of sustainability, and working collaboratively to implement sustainability goals. This process enables the team to optimize systems, reduce operating and maintenance costs and minimize the need for incremental capital. IDP has been shown to produce more significant results than investing in capital equipment upgrades at later stages."

How much does it cost to renovate? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-renovate/

How much it cost to build a custom home? -http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-build-custom-home/

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Ra2Select - http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/WholeHomeSystems/RA2Select/Overview.aspx

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Shades - http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/ShadingSystems/SivoiaQSTriathlon/Overview.aspx

Flux Lighting - http://fluxlighting.ca/

How much does it cost to renovate? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-renovate/

How much it cost to build a custom home? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-build-custom-home/

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Music: Joakim Karud - Whish you were here

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HOBO app: http://www.onsetcomp.com/products/software/hobomobile

How much does it cost to renovate? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-renovate/

How much it cost to build a custom home? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-build-custom-home/

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What is the difference between an HRV and an ERV?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5I1BEiWRqE

Record and edit by Veronica Druta

Integrated Design Process - http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/eenb/integrated-design-process/4047

How much does it cost to renovate? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-renovate/

How much it cost to build a custom home? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-build-custom-home/

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Today's episode is a presentation Michel Caron (DS Plumbing) gave for our company meeting.

If you have any questions or would like us to expand more on the subject, send us an email, or find us on social media.

Editing by Veronica Druta

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One question that we get a lot is: what does it mean to be a conscious builder?

Do you want to know the answer? Listen to this episode.
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This episode focuses on gas furnace alternatives. Casey touches on a lot of information.
If you found it useful and would like him to expand more on certain aspects of the vide, contact us.

Don't forget to check out our blog for additional information about sustainable construction and conscious living
http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/blog/

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Today's episode is a broadcast of Casey's interview for Climate Hacks Podcast with Lori Krein

If you found it interesting, you can subscribe to Lori's podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/climate-hacks/id1302390461?mt=2

Don't forget to check out our blog for additional information about sustainable construction and conscious living
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ICF: Insulated Concrete Forms

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Asbestos:
Any of several minerals (such as chrysotile) that readily separate into long flexible fibres, that cause asbestosis and have been implicated as causes of certain cancers, and that have been used especially formerly as fireproof insulating materials

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Similar to a Passive House, R-2000 is another building standard that you can plan to achieve when building your home. It can be overwhelming to learn about all these different building standards. The important thing, for you, is to know which one of these measures suits your needs.

As a contractor, we can work with you to determine which way to proceed. Before that, though, think about what you want to get from your future home. Is it comfort? Is it performance?

For the visual folk out there, here is a picture version of all the standards. Passive House would be at around the same level as Net Zero Ready.

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Can I do my own demolition?

Us, humans, are very good at tearing things down and apart, but this podcast is not about that.

This episode is about getting the answer to the question: Can I do my own demolition?

Yes, you can!

Nothing is stopping you from tearing down your walls, ceiling and floors. Before you do that though, make sure to have all safety measures in place (hard hat, steel toe boots, protective eye-wear). Some demolition work might not be as easy as it might seem. Electrical and plumbing are hiding behind the walls, and couple swings with the hammer might do a lot of damage to your house and wallet. Familiarize yourself with the existing plan of your home, know which walls are structural and which ones you can demolish.

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How much should I budget for my project per sq.ft?

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What is a Passive House?

We have been talking about the Passive House concept for a while now, yet the majority of people don't know what a Passive House means.

Let me give you an example:

You are probably aware of the term "Passive Income". You know that it is the type of income that you generate while doing little or no work. This income requires some work at the beginning (set up) and minimal maintenance. Subsequently, you get to focus on other life activities while the money rolls in.

Well, the Passive House concept is similar to that. You get to build a home that works for you and not against you. Watch the video or listen to the Podcast to understand more about how it works.

One of the websites to see customer reviews - Houzz
https://www.houzz.com/pro/consciousbuilder/the-conscious-builder-inc

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A somewhat controversial question was posed to Casey. What does he think about Construction TV-Shows?
Curious?

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Builders Association in Ottawa - GOHBA
http://www.gohba.ca/directory/cornelis-grey-construction-2/

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Are you looking to find out what type of flat roof assembly we recommend? See what Casey has to say on this subject.

If you like this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and review!

Builders Association in Ottawa - GOHBA
http://www.gohba.ca/directory/cornelis-grey-construction-2/

One of the websites to see customer reviews - Houzz
https://www.houzz.com/pro/consciousbuilder/the-conscious-builder-inc

TheCosnciousBuilder.com/podcast

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Can a high efficiency house or a Passive House accommodate a wood stove?

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Builders Association in Ottawa - GOHBA
http://www.gohba.ca/directory/cornelis-grey-construction-2/

One of the websites to see customer reviews - Houzz
https://www.houzz.com/pro/consciousbuilder/the-conscious-builder-inc

TheCosnciousBuilder.com/podcast

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Where would I start if I wanted to become a general contractor?

This video is a response to a question we have received from one of our YouTube subscribers.

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Do I need plans to renovate my home?

This is technically possible but it is not recommended.

In a case of a small job, ie. flooring replacement, you might not need a set of plans. Even in this case, the communication between you and your contractor must still be at a high level. See the video about expectations.

The set of blueprints/plans will give your contractor the ability to price the job accurately. If you do not have a set of plans, the price of the project is arbitrary and the chance of it changing in the process is very high.

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What to expect from a contractor?

This question may be answered in many ways depending on the project and personal preferences.

Communication and good workmanship should be your basic expectation, yet beyond that, every homeowner is different. Clear understanding from the beginning between you and your contractor will facilitate the building process.

Tell your contractor how much you want to be involved in project and maybe write down some of your specific expectations. Share the list with the contractor. No items is too small.

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What is ACH and why is it important?

Why build Fossil Fuel Free?

What is the most important aspect when building and designing a home?

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Are solar panels worth the up front cost?

What is the best type of insulation?

What's the difference between a vapour barrier and an air barrier?

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Why is it important to build to a higher standard?

Can I do my own plumbing and electrical?

What should i look for when shopping for windows?

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Does my home need to breathe? Casey is addressing the topic about a “breathing home”. What is the difference between and HRV and ERV? The episode is about what is an HRV and and ERV, what do they do and how to know which one is better for you. What is the best way to heat and cool my home?

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Where do I start when building my own home (or hiring a General Contractor)? What comes first? The chicken or the egg? Should you bring on a designer/architect first or get a builder/general contractor first? What about the energy advisor? He sounds important... What is the most overlooked aspect when building a home? You’ll have to listen to find out... What is the most undervalued skill a General Contractor brings to the table? That’s a good question. Why do so many people try to manage their own project when they have little or no experience in residential construction? Is it really that easy?

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Where should I invest my money when building my home? Casey likes to focus on the envelope first. But why and what does the envelope consist of? What about everything else? Shouldn’t the kitchen and bathrooms look good? How do I know a General Contractor is trustworthy? How many horror stories have you heard about General Contractors? TV Shows have not helped on this front. It is important to know who you are working with when building your own home. Should you go with the cheapest or the most expensive? Does it matter? What about credentials? References? How long will it take to build my home? TV Shows have altered realistic timelines of renovations and custom homes. Let’s see what Casey has to say.

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What does it mean to build sustainably? The big question! Casey talks about priorities and gives examples of what can be important when building or renovating your home. It all comes down to decisions that don’t feel like sacrifices. What does a General Contractor do? Many people talk about General Contractors yet not many know what a General Contractor actually does or deals with when on site. Casey explains... Do you need to have a General Contractor when building or renovating your own home? There are different laws in different parts of the world. In Ottawa, Canada as a homeowner you can be your own General Contractor but beware! There are responsibilities that fall on the GC and you may not want that.

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In this episode, Casey Grey lays the groundwork for what you can expect from The Conscious Builder Show. Here is what he shares: * Who he is * What the show is about * Why you need to listen * The value you will get from the show * The frequency of the show * How you can engage with us

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