Better Construction with Sean McStay: Recent Episodes
Sean McStay
Welcome to Better Construction. A podcast focused on the people, products, and business of #betterconstruction. New Episode every Saturday morning link below! Have questions or would like to suggest a guest? Please feel free to send me an email at sean@betterconstructionmedia.com #construction #build #business
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Zach Kingma from Kingma Lumber Masters. Kingma is a lumber supply shop as well as a custom furniture manufacturer in Edmonton. Zach talks about his journey in woodworking, starting his shop and his future plans.
Kingma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingma_lumber_masters/
Kingma Lumber masters : https://www.kingmalumbermasters.ca/
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Philip Strnad and Steve Wesseling from Festool Canada about the brand, their careers at Festool and some exciting upcoming tools and technologies!
Festool Canada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/festoolcanada/
Festool Canada: https://www.festoolcanada.com/
Festool Canada Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpOAF5xouPhdwu3E4YY8Rw
In this episode of my leadership series , I spoke with Eric Lee about his coaching company Starfish coaching, why he focuses on creatives, and the reason it's so important to work with an expert with experience!
Starfish Coaching: https://starfishcoaching.net/
Eric on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/
Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lee-a510084/
In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Adam Baker about working for Schooley Mitchell as a cost reduction consultant. Schooley Mitchell is a firm deeply knowledgeable in how to save businesses money and Adam has a great story about growing up, joining the military, and transferring his skills to his current work.
Adam's Website: www.schooleymitchell.com/abaker
Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sm-adam-baker/
In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Adam Corneil about unbuilding buildings instead of demolition, starting multiple successful businesses, and what it was like going on Dragons Den to pitch his company.
Adam's Website: https://unbuilders.com/
Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbuildersdeconstruction/
Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-corneil-20799989/
In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Tony Chapman about his journey in the marketing world, starting multiple award-winning agencies, his next tightrope, and some Canadian politics for good measure!
Tony's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/chatter-that-matters/id1478779098
Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/
In this episode of my leadership series , I spoke with Daniel Sanderson, founder and philosopher at Planksip about starting his media platform, being a modern-day philosopher, and what he hopes to achieve with his life.
Planksip: https://www.planksip.org/
Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielplanksip/
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcstay/
In this episode from my leadership series I spoke with Ben Dueck about his journey in the leadership and management world, starting his company Cantera Leadership and who he looks up to as a leader!
Ben's Website: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Renée Safrata about developing competence, motivation, and collaboration among your leaders. Vivo Team’s full spectrum learning experience platform has been creating educational and entertaining virtual programs for over 10 years.
Renée's Website: https://vivoteam.com/
Renée team assessment: https://train.vivoteam.com/demo
Renée on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneesafrata/
In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Whitney Johnson about her career journey, launching multiple successful businesses, and her new book Smart Growth.
Whitney's Website: https://whitneyjohnson.com/disruption-advisors/
Whitney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyjohnson/
In this episode from my leadership series, I spoke with Alex Verdecchia about his journey in the recruiting world, finding the right people for a role, and how hiring has changed since COVID.
Alex's Website: https://mbexec.com/
Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexverdecchia/
In this episode from my leadership podcast I spoke with Steve Cadigan, former Chief Human resources officer at LinkedIn, author, and leadership expert about his career, his new book Workquake, and how hiring and employee retention have changed forever!
Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan/
Steve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevecadigan?lang=en
Steve's Website: https://stevecadigan.com/
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcstay/
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_better_construction/
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Sean Murphy from Hollyhock Construction about his career, building better than code, and how Instagram is a great resource for learning about our industry!
Hollyhock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyhockconstruction/
Hollyhock Construction: https://www.hollyhockconstruction.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Mary McWilliam from the Zero Energy Buildings learning centre at BCIT about her career, her passion for construction, and how BCIT is working with industry partners to help solve the trades shortage!
BCIT School of Construction on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcitsoce/
BCIT : https://commons.bcit.ca/zeroenergybuildings/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Fereshteh Froude, president and CEO at FMI about her career, her passion for construction, and how inclusivity and diversity are key to the development of our industry!
FMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/froude.management/?hl=en
FMI: https://froudegroups.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jesse Weissburg, co-founder and CCO at Billd about contractor financing, payment terms, and more!
Billd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billd_co/
Billd: www.billd.com
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Josh Lewis, engineering manager at Nerva Energy about commercial building efficiency technologies, healthy air for your building, and more!
Nerva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nervaenergy/
Nerva Energy: https://www.nervaenergy.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with John Rockwell, Technical sales and Design consultant at Zehnder America about HRV's vs ERV's, healthy air for your building, and more!
Zehnder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zehnderamerica/
Zehnder America: https://www.zehnderamerica.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jack Aspenson, CEO and President of S3 Surface Solutions about getting into his coating system, healthy concrete, and more!
S3 Surface Solutions: http://s3surfacesolutions.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Emily Mottram about getting into architecture, why building better matters, and launching her podcast!
Mottram Architecture: https://www.mottramarch.com/
Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottramarch/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Dr. Joseph Lstiburek about his career, making building science a priority, the importance of water management, and more!
Building Science Corp: https://www.buildingscience.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Aron Jones from Big Dog Construction about his journey in construction, building on the beautiful island of Grand Manan NB, and getting more young people into the trades!
Aron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdogconstruction.gm/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Andrew Peel about Passive House and its place in our industry. We chat budgets, risk mitigation, training, and more!
Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peelpassivehouse/
Peel Passive House: https://www.peelpassivehouse.ca/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's must-listen episode of Better Construction, I talk with Emily Mottram and Travis Brungardt, about the future of trade shows in the construction industry. Speaking with an architect and a builder gives some great perspective as well as some golden ideas for anyone who markets to our industry!
Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottramarch/
Travis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystbuilt/
Mottram Architecture: https://www.mottramarch.com/
Catalyst Built: http://www.catalystbuilt.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Taylor Nomura, the founder of Taylor Reiko Design. We talk about #green #design, picking the right trades, reusing antiques, and more
Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorreikodesign/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Andrew Legge, founder at Havelock Wool. We talk about #wool insulation, #health benefits, switching to #better construction methods and materials, and more
Havelock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havelock_wool/
Havelock Wool: https://havelockwool.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this episode of Better Construction, I talk with Etienne Gubler, CEO SIGA North America about the state of trade shows in the construction industry. Are they coming back? What will they look like?
Etienne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/build_tight/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Marcel Studer, principal at Econ Group. We talk about his #passivehouse, switching to #better construction and more
Econ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econgroupltd/?hl=en
Econ Group: http://www.econgroup.ca/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Mike Maierle, principal at ETRO Construction. We talk about his career, finding #mentors, and building challenging projects.
ETRO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etro.construction/
ETRO Construction: http://www.etroconstruction.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Bryan Reid, president of Kindred Construction. We talk #betterconstruction costs, trade and staff education, and running a multifaceted construction firm.
Kindred on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredconstruction/
Kindred Construction: http://www.kindredconstruction.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Etienne Gubler, CEO SIGA North America about the top 5 products and trends to watch in the construction industry for 2021
Products we talked about:
T-Stud: https://www.tstud.com/
Mass Timber: https://www.katerra.com/ , https://www.kalesnikoff.com/ , https://www.structurlam.com/
Havelock Wool: https://havelockwool.com/
Milwaukee MX Fuel Tool line: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Innovations/MX-FUEL
Air Tight Envelope options: https://www.siga.swiss/ca_en, https://www.huberwood.com/zip-system
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Howard Olsen from High Output Training Systems. We talk #sales, #customer engagement, connecting with your clients, and more!
High Output Training Systems: https://www.high-output.com/
Howard on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardolsen/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Gerry McCaughey
from Entekra. We talk #offsite construction costs, time savings, and why it's not taken off in North America yet.
Entekra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entekra/
Gerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardmccaughey/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Cristiana Crin,
designer at Perpetuum Designs. We talk #interiordesign, #communication, getting better at connecting with customers needs, and more!
Perpetuum Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perpetuumdesigns/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jeff Ward,
Director - New Business Development & Customer Experience at Durabuilt Windows. We talk #construction, #sales knowledge, getting better at connecting with customers, and more!
Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ward-09636439/
Durabuilt Windows: https://durabuiltwindows.com/
Durabuilt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/durabuiltwindows/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Bridget O'Flaherty full-time sustainability consultant, LEED AP, and REA! We talk #construction and #buildingscience knowledge, performance labeling for homes, and more!
Bridget on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingsciencegirl/
Bridget's Website: https://bmoflaherty.wixsite.com/ecohomes
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Dave Cooper modular construction expert, and an online host. We chat about his career, being an army medic, changing the face of modular construction, and more!
Dave Cooper on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecooperlive/
Dave Cooper on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjN6RQpN6sEaWQVaB0n4mDw
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Adam White, CEO, and owner of Intelligent Membranes and White Haus. We chat about his career, how he came up with the idea for intelligent membranes, and more!
Intelligent Membranes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligent_membranes/
Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-white-b911a876/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Braden Douglas, author, and founder of CREW Marketing partners. We chat about leadership, marketing in the high-performance side of construction, and more!
CREW Marketing: https://www.crewmarketingpartners.com/
CREW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crewmarketing/
Braden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradenjdouglas/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Brent Hull from Hull Millwork and the Build Show Network about restoration, being an author and a builder, and his 3000 book collection!
Hull Homes: https://hullmillwork.com/
Brent on the Build Show: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/brenthull
Brent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hullmillwork_hullhomes/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Enrico Bonilauri from Emu Systems about Passive house, how he became an architect, and more!
Emu Systems: https://emu.systems/
Emu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emubldgscience/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Eddie and Tyler Campbell, better known as the Construction Brothers! The brothers are sixth-generation builders who love construction, architecture, engineering, technology, and trades. Eddie and Tyler own a building information modeling business called ABSI, based in Downtown Milledgeville, GA with their dad.
Construction Brothers: https://www.brospodcast.com/
ABSI: https://get.absi-bim.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jan Pratschke, partner at Collective Carpentry, about his career, opportunities and challenges with prefabricated construction, and more!
Collective Carpentry: http://www.collectivecarpentry.com/
Collective Carpentry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collective_carpentry/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Axel Schreyer, president of Schreyer Construction about his career, pushing for better buildings for over 40 years, and why picking the right clients is the key to a long-lasting construction company.
Schreyer Construction: https://schreyerconstruction.com/
Schreyer Construction on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schreyer.construction/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Greg Hasler, owner of Hasler homes about his career, why he put his name on his business, and why incorporating better construction techniques are better for you as a builder and your clients.
Hasler Homes: http://haslerhomes.ca/
Hasler Homes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haslerhomesltd/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Travis Brungardt, partner at Catalyst Construction and co-host at the BS and Beer show about his career, how he got started in construction, why he got involved with BS and Beer, and an exciting event they have coming up soon with Jake Bruton and Steve Baczek!
Calalyst Construction: http://www.catalystbuilt.com/
BS and Beer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bs_and_beer_kc/
The BS and Beer Event: https://bsandbeerkc.org/midwest-building-science-symposium/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Peter Yost, owner at Building Wright and Technical Director at Green Building advisor about his career, his 10 brothers and sisters, why more people don't build high-performance homes, and more!
Building Wright: https://building-wright.com/
Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingwrightpeter/
Peter on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pyost/
The Unbuildit Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Pete Kobelt, Sales Director CLT and Mass Timber at Katerra. Pete and I talk about his start in the mass timber world, Katerra's goals in the construction and specifically the mass timber space and some of the opportunities that using timber as a key component of our buildings affords us on the construction site and when living in the space.
Katerra: https://www.katerra.com/
Katerra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katerra_inc/
Pete on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-kobelt-781a9621/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jake Bruton, owner of Arrow Building, and a well-known contributor to JLC, Fine Homebuilding, The Build Show Network, and more. Jake and I talk about why we need to build better, what he wishes he knew when he started building high-performance homes and how getting kicked out of Boy Scouts camp when he was 12 led to a career in construction.
Arrow Building: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/
Jake Bruton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.bruton/
The UnBuildit Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/
The Build Show Network: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/jakebruton
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Luke Dolan, owner of Capital Home Energy, and a well-known airtightness expert about his career, when and how to do your blower door test and some tips for using the integrated design process to improve your airtightness score.
Capital Home Energy: https://capitalhomeenergy.com/
Capital Home Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalhomeenergy/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Reza Varzidehkar founder of OVOU and well-known marketing expert about his life, starting OVOU and how you as a person and business owner can market yourself to your clients.
OVOU: https://ovou.com/
Reza on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezavee/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with director at Passive House Accelerator and well-known industry expert Zack Semke about his career, how to make clients care about high-performance, and the future of the Passive House Accelerator project.
Passive House Accelerator: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/
PHA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passivehouseaccelerator/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
In this week's episode of Better Construction I talk with Owner of Risinger Build and well-known YouTuber Matt Risinger about his career, some of the most common mistakes builders make when starting in high performance and the future of his popular Build Show Youtube channel and production company.
Matt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattRisinger
The Netflix of construction knowledge: https://buildshownetwork.com/
Matt's company website: https://risingerbuild.com/
Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/
My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Ben Bogie, Production Manager at Kolbert Building in Portland Maine. Ben is passionate about historical renovation and creating high-performance homes, and is an active member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. He specializes in building science, low-energy designs, and high-end custom finishes.
Some of Ben's articles: https://linktr.ee/BenBogie
Kolbert Building website: http://kolbertbuilding.com/
Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbogie/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
On this bonus episode of Better Construction, I talk with Sanjeev Dhillon, Field Marketing Manager of Procore. Procore was founded 18 years ago with a vision of providing people in the construction industry with technology that makes their lives easier, safer, and more productive.
Sanjeev and I talk about his journey to Canada, how Procore works, and some of the benefits you can expect to receive by implementing a holistic, non siloed, approach to communication and data sharing on your Jobsite.
Procore website: https://www.procore.com/en-ca
Procore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procoretech/
Sanjeev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeevdhillon/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week on Better Construction I talk with Chris Arkell and Cinci Csere, cofounders of Sea to Sky Removal. Sea to Sky Removal is on a mission to change the construction industry’s waste disposal practices, and educate workers in the process. As part of their service, they provide recycling tutorials to crews who are used to tossing everything – plastic, wood, cardboard, carpet, stone – in a single trash bin. They also provide photo documentation and diversion percentage reports for Built Green and LEED projects, so contractors know exactly what materials were diverted from the landfill.
Chris, Cinci, and I talk about how they got started in the industry, using service to differentiate their company from the competition and why Sea to Sky is a B Corp.
Sea to Sky Removal website: https://www.seatoskyremoval.ca/
Sea to Sky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatoskyremoval/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week on Better Construction I talk with Aaron Miller, President, and Co-Owner at HummingbirdHill Homes. HummingbirdHill was started because they knew that they could do something to positively change the world of construction. Aaron talks about how they started by rethinking the impact of the built environment on our lives and how that impact can enhance both their clients and the environment’s capacity to thrive.
Aaron and I talk about how he got started in the industry, using all 5 senses to design and build a living space and some future technologies they are already preparing for today!
Hummingbird Hill Homes website: https://hummingbirdhillhomes.com/
Hummingbird Hill Homes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbirdhillhomes/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week on Better Construction I talk with Andrew Stiffman, Senior Business Development Manager at Kalesnikoff. Since 1939, the Kalesnikoff family company has grown a legacy of trust and integrity in the wood products sector here in BC. Inspired by forests, their wood experts have evolved through four generations of specialty timber manufacturing experience.
Andrew and I talk about how he got started in the industry as a building scientist, his thoughts on mass timber and answer some of the most common questions about using CLT and other timber products as a building material.
Kalesnikoff website: https://www.kalesnikoff.com/
Kalesnikoff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalesnikoffcompany/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week on Better Construction I talk with Michael Cairns, Architectural product representative at Innotech Windows and Doors. Innotech is a Canadian manufacturer that was established 20 years ago with the vision of manufacturing German engineered windows and doors that reach beyond industry standards. Today, they are proud to offer their customers a full line of high performance, energy-efficient and long-lasting windows, and doors that are specifically designed and tested for our North American climate.
Michael and I talk about how he got started in the industry, his thoughts on who should be using high-performance windows and doors and we take a dive into the future of fenestration for our industry.
Innotech website: https://www.innotech-windows.com/
Innotech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innotechwindowsdoors/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnA
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week on Better Construction I talk with Joe Geluch, President of Naikoon Contracting. Naikoon is a high performance and Passive House builder based in North Vancouver BC that is dedicated to the protection of the environment as one of their guiding principles. On the show, Joe and I talk about how he got started in the industry, why most of their projects are now built to Passive House or net-zero standards, and where he sees the industry going next in our pursuit of a better-built environment.
Joe's website: https://www.naikooncontracting.com/
Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naikooncontracting/
My podcast: http://betterconstruction.buzzsprout.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
In this week's episode, I talk to Gord Cooke, President of Building Knowledge Canada. We chat about his career, building some of the first HRV's, and tips for building airtight, dryable buildings. With over 30 years of experience in the business, Gord offers his opinions on topics like Exterior vs interior insulation, the location of the air barrier layer, just how breathable a wall needs to be and more!
Gord's Canadian website: https://buildingknowledge.ca/
Gord's US Website: https://constructioninstruction.com/
Instagram US: https://www.instagram.com/constructioninstruction/
My podcast: http://betterconstruction.buzzsprout.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week we talk with Sarah Gallop of SGDI. Sarah is an award-winning designer based in the Vancouver area. We talk about how her business started, the integrated design process, HGTV vs reality, and more!
Sarah's website: https://www.sarahgallop.com/
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgallopdesign/
Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgallopdesign
Twitter: @s_gallop
Houzz: houzz.com/pro/sarahgallop/
My podcast: http://betterconstruction.buzzsprout.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week I talk with Adam Corneil CEO, and founder of Unbuilders about his journey in the construction industry from flipping houses, to green builds to unbuilding. We chat about reusing materials from classic homes and how to change the way we deal with "waste"
Adam's website: https://unbuilders.com/
Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbuildersdeconstruction/
My podcast: http://betterconstruction.buzzsprout.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
This week we talk with Kim Lewis of Kim Lewis Designs. Kim is known for her work on many shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as a designer and now runs her own firm that centers design inspiration around global inspiration and local collaboration. Every design should speak to the client's "Roots" (their story and where they've come from), their "Wings" (where they want to go) and "Purpose" (being intentional)
Kim's website: http://kimlewisdesigns.com/
Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlewisdesigns/
My podcast: http://betterconstruction.buzzsprout.com/
My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/
Net Zero? R-2000? Passive House? What are some ways to pick between the different better construction standards available today? This week we discuss this and more with Andrew Oding, Vice President and Director of Building Science at Building Knowledge Canada Inc.
This week we talk with Christine Williamson from Building Science Fight Club. On Instagram and in her practice, she makes recommendations that promote appropriate water control, air control, energy efficiency, constructability, and durability. She is also a speaker and a teacher of build science. We talk about her career, the origins of Building Science fight club, and how she hopes it can contribute to the overall conversation about better construction.
For a bonus episode this week we talk to Mark Cunningham president and founder of S I Construction systems about his Polycore building system product. High R-value, no concrete, and prefabricated system panels make for an interesting product to learn about!
In this week's episode, we talk about creating a Worker Centred crew with builder and author Ian Schwandt. Ian goes over the basics from his JLC articles and talks about the differences, and similarities, between standard construction and better construction.
Having practically grown up on a construction site, as well as in front of us all on TV, my guest for this episode knows a thing or two about Better Construction. Mike Holmes Jr. is a licensed contractor, HGTV personality and businessperson with a passion for helping people, woodworking, hands-on work, and historical fiction. We talk all this and more on this week's episode of Better Construction!
Looking to learn about some new high-performance products? How about all-natural, renewable insulation that brings down the carbon footprint of your building? Maybe a hot water system that is up to 70% more efficient and uses a refrigerant that is safe for the environment? This week we talk with Albert Rooks, CEO of Small Planet supply about those products and more!
What kind of questions should a homeowner ask a builder or designer before signing on with them? What are some of the benefits of the Design-build process for the homeowner? In this week's episode we talk about those questions and more with Eric Lee, founder, managing partner and design director at VictorEric Group in Vancouver BC.
What is the best way to approach a design? Who is responsible for making sure the details all come together? In this week's special double episode, we talk about those questions and more with Steven Baczek, architect, speaker, social media personality and building science specialist.
Are single-family homes a luxury in today's market? Is pre-fabrication the key to future affordability? In this week's episode we talk about those questions and more with Chris Hill, president of B Collective homes and board member of Passive House Canada.
Heating, cooling, ventilation, dehumidification, and filtration in one unit? All that in a high-efficiency unit that fits in a closet? It's not science fiction, it's this week's episode of Better Construction where we speak with Alexandre De Gagné of Minotair about his companies products and his journey into the world of high-performance building.
Better construction in Alberta! Is it possible to make a high-performance house comfortable in a climate that hits -35C in the winter and +30C in the summer? In this week's episode, we speak with Frank Crawford about his home, his work with Passive House Alberta, and how the coming national building code changes are going to make people in our industry decide if they want to change now or a number of times over the next 10 years to hit the new standards.
What areas in North America are building the highest performance buildings and how did they make this happen? In this week's episode, we speak with CEO of SIGA North America Etienne Gubler about his journey, his passion for high-performance buildings, and his work all across North America helping to move better construction from a niche into the mainstream.
Do the terms affordable housing and high-performance housing need to be at odds? In this week's episode, we speak with CEO of Passive House Canada Christopher Ballard about his journey, Passive house Canada, high-performance affordable housing, and all levels of government working with builders and developers.
We are building the city of tomorrow today, so why use yesterday's technologies? In this week's episode, we speak with a principal of Lanefab Design / Build, Bryn Davidson about laneway homes, infill construction, density and building better homes for future generations.
Why build a new home today that isn't really any better than the ones we built 20-30 years ago? In this week's episode, we speak with architect and builder Lucio Picciano about construction, passive house, density, and affordability.
Does better construction need to cost more? In this week's episode, we speak with design industry leader Deborah Byrne about her career in the architecture and design community, her interest in passive house and how we can work to create a better-built environment without driving our budget up.