Boost AEC Podcast

EP 72 Passive House Education w/ Emu Passive Aug 06, 2024

Enrico Bonilauri is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Emu Systems, where he specializes in the international Passive House standard. With extensive experience across Australia, Europe, and North America, he excels in building envelope design and analysis, and is known for his practical application of complex data on construction sites. Enrico authored the Emu North American CPHT training textbook and has been the lead trainer for Emu’s CPHT courses since 2017. He holds a Master of Design Science in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney and a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Parma. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Sign up for my newsletter: https://carrbuilds.com/newsletter-signup/ Emu Passive: Website: https://emupassive.com/

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EP 71 Innovative Material Testing w/ Build Environments Jul 23, 2024

Jarrett Davis, Principal Building Scientist at Built Environments, has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, design, and installation of building enclosure products, he assists product manufacturers, architects, engineers, and contractors in improving products and projects focused on building science. Jarrett’s expertise has earned him national and international recognition, and he actively participates in developing construction codes and standards through various industry committees and boards. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Sign up for my newsletter: https://carrbuilds.com/newsletter-signup/ Built Environments: Website: https://built-environments.com/ Jarrett Davis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrett-davis-5159a97/

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EP 70 Solving Skilled Labor Shortage w/ The Contractor Consultants Jul 09, 2024

Matthew DiBara is a public speaker and skilled trades entrepreneur, currently the 4th generation owner of DiBara Masonry, a family business with a rich history in masonry since the early 1900s. Facing challenges in finding reliable hires as his company expanded, Matt co-founded The Contractor Consultants to help contractors build successful teams. This company offers outsourced hiring services and a comprehensive hiring course in partnership with industry giants. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Sign up for my newsletter: https://carrbuilds.com/newsletter-signup/ The Contractor Consultants: Website: https://thecontractorconsultants.com/ Matthew DiBara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdibara/

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EP 69 Mental Health in Construction w/ Patient Circle Jun 25, 2024

While serving as the Co-CEO of Blokable, a company pioneering prefab housing solutions to revolutionize traditional construction methods into streamlined manufacturing processes, Aaron Holm experienced a heart attack and underwent quintuple bypass surgery. After decades of dedicated work in business and design consulting, enterprise software, consumer software, media and entertainment, retail, manufacturing, and housing, Aaron is now deeply committed to patient care and advocacy. With a renewed focus on health and personal transformation, Aaron firmly believes that addressing the challenges facing our society and planet requires the development and empowerment of individuals. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Sign up for my newsletter: https://carrbuilds.com/newsletter-signup/ Patient Circle: Website: https://www.patientcircle.co/ Aaron Holm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronholm/

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EP 68 Why Modular Construction Fails w/ Blokable Jun 11, 2024

Aaron Holm is the Co-CEO of Blokable, a company dedicated to transforming industries through innovative building products, systems, and business models. With a rich background in launching and leading businesses, Aaron has played a pivotal role in the creation of Amazon Go and Amazon Books. His expertise spans advanced technology and logistics, having co-founded notable companies such as Mylio and Industrial Color, the latter revolutionizing the media industry’s shift from analog to digital photography. At Blokable, Aaron leverages his extensive experience to drive product development and investment strategies for modular development. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Sign up for my newsletter: https://carrbuilds.com/newsletter-signup/ Blokable: Website: https://blokable.com/ Aaron Holm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronholm/

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EP 67 Building with Prefabricated Straw Panels w/ EcoCocon May 28, 2024

Bjorn Kierulf is the CEO of EcoCocon, a sustainable construction company that uses a straw panel system made from 98% natural renewable materials. Their system offers excellent thermal performance, carbon-storing capabilities, and exceptional indoor comfort. EcoCocon’s custom-made panels are designed to fit any architectural style, ensuring consistent and certified quality for healthier, energy-efficient buildings. They provide a comprehensive service from technical planning to the delivery of pre-numbered panels for easy assembly. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Sign up for my newsletter: https://carrbuilds.com/newsletter-signup/ EcoCocon: Website: https://ecococon.eu/us/

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EP 66 Queen of Prefab w/ Amy Marks of Symetri May 14, 2024

Amy Marks, known as the Queen of Prefab, is a prominent leader in the industrialized construction sector. She serves as the EVP of Global Strategy for Symetri and was previously Autodesk’s Vice President of Enterprise Transformation Practice. Amy has pioneered prefabrication consulting and is a strong advocate for modern construction methods, sustainability, and business transformation. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and the chairman of the Advancing Prefabrication show. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Amy Marks: Website: https://queenofprefab.com/ Syemtri: Website: https://www.symetri.us/

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EP 65 Embodied Carbon in Homes w/ Chris Magwood Apr 30, 2024

Chris Magwood is the Manager of Carbon-Free Buildings at RMI, a company that focuses on transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. Chris has been designing and building zero-carbon buildings throughout his 25-year career. In 2019, he helped found Builders for Climate Action and codeveloped the BEAM tool for measuring material emissions in residential buildings. Chris has also published eight books on green construction, most recently coauthoring Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon Smart Architecture with Bruce King. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr RMI's HomebuildersCAN: Website: https://rmi.org/homebuilderscan

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EP 64 Prefab Passive House w/ B.Public Prefab Apr 16, 2024

Edie Dillman is the Co-founder & CEO of B.Public Prefab, a company that specializes in creating high-performance, energy-efficient building envelopes using a standardized and prefabricated panel system. Their products include super-insulated, vapor-open, and air-tight panels made from code-compliant wood framing and sheathing, which are designed to drastically reduce energy needs for heating and cooling, as well as minimize construction waste. B.Public Prefab supports their clients with technical assistance and design tools to help integrate their system into various architectural styles and climates, aiming for a sustainable and customizable building experience. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr B.Public Prefab: Website: https://bpublicprefab.com/

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EP 63 Hemp Structural Rebar w/ E3 Agriculture Apr 09, 2024

Lucas Evans is the founder & CEO of E3 Agriculture, an advanced agricultural solutions company that focuses on bringing cutting-edge technology to the field. They develop sustainable industrial materials and consumer products, with a special emphasis on the burgeoning industrial hemp economy. They have a full suite of sustainable product R&D and white-label manufacturing services, and provide plant-based raw materials including rebar, fiberglass, feedstock absorbent, insulation, and concrete aggregate. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr E3 Agriculture: Website: https://e3agriculture.com/

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EP 62 Large-Scale Modular Construction w/ FullStack Modular Apr 02, 2024

Roger Krulak is the President and Founder of FullStack Modular, a leading innovator in the design, manufacture, and construction of mid- and high-rise modular buildings in urban environments. Their approach is technology-driven, fully integrated, and highly efficient, allowing for the construction of complex projects faster, with less disruption, lower cost, higher quality, and a smaller carbon footprint. They focus on shaping the future of urban development through their innovative modular construction methods. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr FullStack Modular: Website: https://www.fullstackmodular.com/

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EP 61 Automating Construction Layout w/ Dusty Robotics Mar 19, 2024

Tessa Lau is Co-Founder and CEO of Dusty Robotics, a company that develops robot-powered tools for the modern construction workforce. Their flagship product, the FieldPrinter, automates the process of laying out construction plans directly onto job sites with high accuracy. This technology eliminates common errors associated with manual layout methods and improves efficiency and safety on construction sites. Dusty Robotics aims to modernize the construction industry by integrating automation into manual workflows, thereby increasing productivity and addressing challenges such as labor shortages and project delays. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Dusty Robotics: Website: https://www.dustyrobotics.com/

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EP 60 Wood Fiber Insulation w/ TimberHP Mar 12, 2024

Jason Todd is the Director of Building Science & Industry Support for TimberHP, a Maine-based company that specializes in manufacturing high-performing wood fiber insulation. Their products are made from renewable resources and are designed to be healthy for both people and the planet. TimberHP's insulation solutions are moisture-resistant, mold-resistant, and fire-resistant, offering superior properties to reduce heating and cooling loads. TimberHP is currently the only wood fiber insulation manufacturer in the United States. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr TimberHP: Website: https://www.timberhp.com/

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EP 59 Robot-Built Panels w/ BotBuilt Mar 05, 2024

Brent Wadas, a US Army veteran and CEO & Co-Founder of BotBuilt, leads a company that is revolutionizing the construction industry. By utilizing flexible robotic systems and advanced technology, BotBuilt improves efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Their process involves digitizing construction plans, building components to exact specifications, and delivering them on-site for assembly. This approach significantly reduces construction time, minimizes waste, and enhances quality control, making the construction process better, faster, safer, and more affordable. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr BotBuilt: Website: https://www.botbuilt.com/

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EP 58 Ending Concrete Corrosion w/ Zirconia Feb 27, 2024

Benjamin Cook is the CEO of Zirconia Inc, a pioneering company in advanced materials technology, specializing in Ceramic Surface Treatment coatings for concrete and steel. Their unique ceramic coating, which chemically bonds to surfaces at room temperature, provides unparalleled durability, corrosion resistance, and an indefinite lifespan. This innovation not only enhances the performance and longevity of infrastructure but also significantly reduces maintenance costs and carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Zirconia Inc: Website: https://zirconiainc.com/

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EP 57 High Performance Mass Timber w/ New Energy Works Feb 20, 2024

Jonathan Orpin is the Founder and CEO of New Energy Works, a company that specializes in designing and building custom high-performance wood structures. They focus on collaboration, high-craft, sustainability, longevity, and intent. Their services include timber framing, design and build, high-performance enclosures, and fine woodworks. They have over 30 years of experience in sustainable building and manufacturing, and they aim to deliver the best timber frames in the industry, with their craftspeople fabricating and raising the structures anywhere in the United States. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr New Energy Works: Website: https://newenergyworks.com/

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EP 56 Next-Gen Modular Construction w/ Vantem Aug 24, 2023

Chris Anderson serves as the CEO of Vantem, a pioneering prefab modular construction company with a mission to provide energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable homes on a large scale. Through years of dedicated effort, Vantem has meticulously developed an impressive portfolio in South America and has seamlessly achieved code compliance, positioning the company for expansion into the US market. At the core of Vantem's innovative approach is their ceramic-based prefabricated panel, a fundamental building block that forms a streamlined modular construction system, challenging the conventional norms of the industry. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Vantem: Website: https://vantem.com/ Chris Anderson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-anderson-769744a3/

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EP 55 Modular Construction w/ Offsite Dirt Jun 27, 2023

Audree Grubesic, the Founder of Offsite Dirt, a construction media and event company, also serves as the owner of Modular Sure Site, a consulting construction company that fosters collaborations between traditional builders and land developers with a keen interest in offsite construction. With hands-on involvement in project management for their offsite ventures, Audree possesses invaluable practical knowledge. Throughout her extensive career spanning over 20 years, she has excelled in marketing, sales, new business development, and homebuilding. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Offsite Dirt: Website: https://www.offsitedirt.com/ Audree Grubesic: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreegrubesic/

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EP 54 Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage w/ Gement Jun 20, 2023

Rebecca Rickwood is the Founder of Gement, a UK based company that helps promote career opportunities in the construction and building materials industries. Rebecca has a background in chemistry and is actively seeking an alternative to concrete through geopolymer research. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Gement: Website: https://gement.co.uk/ Rebecca Rickwood: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rickwood/

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EP 53 Building a Digital Twin w/ PreFab Logic Jun 13, 2023

Curtis Fletcher is the Co-Founder of PreFab Logic, a modular construction company that specializes in building information modeling (BIM) and digital twin software. Curtis has more than 30 years of experience in project planning and design in commercial and residential modular markets. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr PreFab Logic: Website: https://prefablogic.com/ Curtis Fletcher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-fletcher/

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EP 52 Building a Net-Zero Future w/ Holcim Jun 05, 2023

Antonio Carrillo is Global Head of Climate and Energy for Holcim, a Swiss-based cement manufacturer. He is responsible for creating Holcim’s annual climate report that delves into ways the company is progressing towards a net-zero future. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Read Holcim's Climate Report: Website: https://www.holcim.com/sites/holcim/files/2023-03/31032023-holcim-climate-report-2023-7392605829.pdf Antonio Carrillo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acarrillo/

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EP 51 Engineering Floating Cities w/ Oceanix May 09, 2023

Matteo Pietrobelli is a structural and systems engineer with a strong track record executing complex multi-billion dollar construction projects, spanning transportation, marine, and vertical (residential and commercial) structures. He is the CTO of Oceanix, a company that is creating floating structures for coastal cities looking for sustainable ways to expand onto the ocean, while adapting to sea level rise. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Oceanix: Website: https://oceanix.com/ Matteo Pietrobelli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteopietrobelli/

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EP50 Next Generation Architects w/ Carbon Architect Apr 25, 2023

Steven Biersteker is a skilled architect, but in his spare time he is an ardent carbon enthusiast. He spearheads a widely read newsletter, aptly named "Carbon Architect," which delves into the profound impact of carbon on the construction industry. His expertise encompasses a myriad of carbon-related topics such as Passive House design, thermal bridging, and the critical distinction between embodied and operational carbon. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Steven Biersteker: Website: https://www.stevenbiersteker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-biersteker/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Baby Tell Me — Next Route [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/5L66pRk49VM Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/baby-tell-me ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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EP 49 Building Waste Recycling w/ Urban Machine Apr 11, 2023

Eric Law is the Co-Founder and CEO of Urban Machine, a construction technology company that reclaims wood waste from construction and demolition and turns it into high volume, locally sourced premium lumber products. Their machine removes nails, screws, and staples from old wood and cleans it up for reuse in new construction. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Urban Machine: Website: https://urbanmachine.build/ Eric Law: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-law-innovation/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Baby Tell Me — Next Route [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/5L66pRk49VM Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/baby-tell-me ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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EP 48 Lego-like Building Blocks w/ Lok-N-Blok Apr 04, 2023

Do you dream of constructing your own home using Lego blocks? Your wish could become a reality soon! Plastikblok, Ltc., led by Gregory Siener as the President and CEO, has developed a newly patented technology called Lok-N-Blok. It is a structural building component made of a high-strength fiber-reinforced composite material with excellent insulation properties (high R-value). Lok-N-Blok is not only fully recyclable but also made from recycled materials. This innovative product could be a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional building methods. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Lok-N-Blok: Website: http://lok-n-blok.com/ Gregory Siener: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorysiener/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Baby Tell Me — Next Route [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/5L66pRk49VM Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/baby-tell-me ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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EP 47 3D Printing Around the World w/ COBOD Mar 28, 2023

Sophia Lopez is the P&I Regional Head for the Americas Architectural Designer & Architectural Implementation at COBOD. She has previous experience in large scale construction as well as oil and gas. COBOD is one of the most renounced 3D Concrete Printing companies in the world. Their 3D printing robots have a presence in Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. They continue to optimize their 3D concrete printing technologies to create a competitive alternative to conventional construction building techniques.

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EP 46 Passive House Accelerator w/ Michael Ingui Mar 14, 2023

Michael Ingui is the founder of Passive House Accelerator and a partner at Baxt Ingui Architects, a New York City based firm that specializes in high-end residential construction. He is actively involved in the Passive House community and has spoken at numerous national and international conferences. Michael places a strong emphasis on passive design and collaborative efforts, as evidenced by his willingness to open his homes during construction in order to teach architects, tradespeople, homeowners, and developers about integrating better building techniques.

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Passive House Accelerator:

Website: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/

Michael Ingui:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelingui/

Baxt Ingui Architects: https://www.baxtingui.com/

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EP 45 Computational Construction w/ STUD-IO Mar 07, 2023

Scott Mitchell holds a master's degree in both Architecture and Computer Science. He is the CEO and Founder of STUD-IO, a company that specializes in software development aimed at aiding architects and builders in realizing their most ambitious designs. Their software utilizes automation to generate building components suitable for fabrication, thereby bringing design projects to life.

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STUD-IO:

Website: https://studio-construction.com/

Scott Mitchell:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-a-mitchell/

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EP 44 Build Modular Using AI w/ Modulize Mar 01, 2023

Lucas Carstens holds a PhD in artificial intelligence and is the founder and CEO of Modulize a company that has built a software that unlocks the potential of Offsite Construction and is helping build a world where construction is faster, cheaper and greener, all without sacrificing quality or character.

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Modulize:

Website: https://www.modulize.com/

Lucas Carstens:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-carstens/?originalSubdomain=no

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EP 43 Women in Construction w/ Holcim Feb 21, 2023

Magali Anderson is the Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at Holcim, a Swiss-based cement manufacturer. She spent 27 years in the Oil and Gas industry holding operational line management positions like CEO Angola and Region Head Europe. During her career she also held several functional roles, including Vice President Marketing & Sales, Vice President Shared Services Organization for the Europe and Africa region and Global Head of Maintenance.

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Holcim:

Website: https://www.holcim.com/

Magali Anderson:

Website: https://lapetroleuse.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magalianderson/?originalSubdomain=ch

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EP 42 Social Media Construction Marketing w/ Buildxact Feb 14, 2023

Jennifer Castenson is vice president of ambassador and industry partner programs at Buildxact. In this role, she provides leadership and collaboration across the various verticals involved in custom homebuilding and remodeling and the industry stakeholders involved to guide relevant product solutions.

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Buildxact:

Website: https://www.buildxact.com/us/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildxact/?hl=en

Jennifer Castenson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-castenson-a650801/

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercastenson/?sh=766c2aaf4400

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EP 41 Digital Design Revolution at ETH Zurich w/ Philippe Block Dec 29, 2022

Philippe Block is a professor at the Institute of Technology in Architecture at ETH Zurich, where he co-directs the Block Research Group (BRG) together with Dr. Tom Van Mele. His research focuses on computational form finding, optimization and construction of curved surface structures, specializing in unreinforced masonry vaults and concrete shells.

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Block Research Group

Website: https://block.arch.ethz.ch/brg/

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EP40 Building Science Fight Club w/ Christine Williamson Nov 08, 2022

Christine Williamson is an architectural designer, building scientist, and social media influencer through her Instagram page Building Science Fight Club. She posts weekly building science content to educate the architecture and construction industry on how to build better.

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Building Science Fight Club

Website: https://www.buildingsciencefightclub.com/

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

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EP39 Generative Building Design w/ Archistar Oct 31, 2022

Dr. Benjamin Coorey is the CEO and founder of Archistar, a web-based software that revolutionizes the way building properties are assesses and designed. Archistar's goal is to be utilized by not only property developers, but also architects, home builders, and government planners.

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Archistar

Website: https://www.archistar.ai/

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EP38 A New Drywall Substitute w/ Amatec Oct 25, 2022

Mohsen Zehtabchian is the CFO and Co-founder of Amatec, a construction startup developing a new building material called high-density gypsum. Amatec's goal is to use this building material to displace wood, concrete, steel, and ceramic in the home building industry.

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Amatec

Website: https://amatec-corp.com/

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EP37 Protecting Subcontractors from Fraud w/ ProjectPay Oct 17, 2022

Louise Stewart is the CEO and founder of ProjectPay, a digital payment platform that eliminates the risk of clients and builders defaulting on payments to subcontractors. Louise developed ProjectPay after seeing first-hand the inefficiencies of existing payment methods in the construction industry.

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Project Pay

Website: https://projectpay.co.uk/

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EP36 Modular Building Trends w/ Tim Seims Oct 03, 2022

Tim Seims is a construction consultant and modular building research that has visited various off-site and mass timber factory in the United States. His expertise in modular building has helped bring awareness to construction industry.

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Tim Seims

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timseims/

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EP35 Eliminating Thermal Bridging in Buildings w/ Tstud Sep 19, 2022

Brian Iverson is the inventor of the Tstud, a new type of wood framing material that almost completely eliminates thermal bridging in homes and buildings. This framing material provides a thermal break and allows homes and buildings to be better insulation. Eliminating thermal bridging is also a key component of Passive House certification.

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Tstud

Website: https://www.tstud.com/

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

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EP34 Robotic Modular Construction w/ Renggli Sep 12, 2022

David Renggli is the Director of Market Strategy for Renggli International, a Swiss based modular construction company that emphasizes prefabrication, automation, and panelized construction for multi family buildings.

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RENGGLI

Website: https://www.renggli-international.com/en/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/renggli-international-ag/about/

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EP33 Building Science Nerd Out w/ Ben Bogie Sep 05, 2022

Ben Bogie is a project manager, building scientist, and green building expert at BPC Green Builders, a high-end custom builder that focuses on sustainable and healthy homes.

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Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbogie/

BPC Green Builders

Website: https://www.bpcgreenbuilders.com/

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EP32 Airtight Buildings w/ SIGA Aug 29, 2022

Etienne Gubler is the CEO of SIGA in North America, a Swiss based company that develops construction tapes and membranes to build airtight and weathertight building envelopes.

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SIGA

Website: https://www.siga.swiss/us_en

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

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EP31 Shipping Container Homes & Crypto Mining Pods w/ Bob's Containers Aug 22, 2022

Robert Balderas is the Founder and CEO of Bob's Containers, an Austin, Texas based company that specialized in the conversion of shipping containers. Their main conversions are for shipping container homes, while other applications include cryptocurrency mining facilities, ADU (additional dwelling units), and offices.

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Bob's Containers

Website: https://bobscontainers.com/

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

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EP30 Radiant Heating & Cooling w/ Messana Aug 15, 2022

Alessandro Arnulfo is the Founder and CEO of Messana, a San Francisco based company that specializes in radiant heating and cooling technologies. Their goal is to move the HVAC industry away from traditional convection methods towards radiant heating and cooling, a more eco-friendly product.

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Messana

Website: https://radiantcooling.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messana.tech/

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EP29 Autonomous Excavating Robots w/ Built Robotics Aug 08, 2022

Gaurav Kikani is the Vice President of Strategy at Built Robotics, a San Francisco based construction technology company that has developed a robot that can autonomously excavate a job site with minimal human intervention.

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Built Robots

Website: https://www.builtrobotics.com/

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

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EP28 Drywall Finishing Robot w/ Canvas Construction Aug 01, 2022

Kevin Albert is the Founder and CEO of Canvas Construction, a San Francisco based technology company that has developed a robot that provides level 4 or level 5 drywall finish to construction projects. Kevin has a background in robotics and has worked at companies such as Boston Dynamics.

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Canvas Construction

Website: https://www.canvas.build/

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

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EP27 Benefits of Wood Fiber Insulation w/ Life Panels Jul 26, 2022

James Cornell is the Managing Director of Life Panels, an Australian based company that sells Wood Fiber Insulation. Life Panels takes pride in following the science of insulation materials and educating customers on the benefits of a well insulated home.

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Link to Life Panel's page: https://lifepanels.com/

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EP26 Hadrian Bricklaying Robot w/ FBR Jul 18, 2022

Mike Pivac is the CEO of FBR (Fastbrick Robotics), a construction technology company out of Australia that has developed the Hadrian robot that will lay brick or CMU block for buildings more precisely and as fast as humans.

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Link to FBR's page: https://www.fbr.com.au/

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EP 25 3D Printing with a Purpose w/ XtreeE Jul 11, 2022

In this episode we chat with Alban Mallet, CEO and co-founder of XtreeE, a large scale 3D printing company in France that prints houses, furniture, synthetic coral reefs, infrastructure supports, and various other construction components. They are one of the oldest and most well established 3D concrete printing companies in the world.

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Link to XtreeE's page: https://xtreee.com/en/

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EP24 Reusable Metal Walls w/ Lada Cube Jul 04, 2022

In this episode we chat with John Fay, CEO and founder of Lada Cube, a modular construction company that specializes in interior tenant finish out spaces. Lada Cube builds modular metal wall systems that are widely used by companies such as Wal-Mart, Apple, We-Work, and Tesla.

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Link to Lada Cube's page: https://www.ladacube.com/

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EP23 Shopping for Eco-Friendly building products w/ Rise Jun 27, 2022

In this episode we chat with Matt Daigle, CEO and founder of Build with Rise, an online shop that sells eco-friendly building products direct to consumers.

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Link to the Build with Rise's page: https://www.buildwithrise.com/

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EP22 3D Printed Plastic Homes w/ Azure Jun 20, 2022

In this episode we discuss 3D printing recycled plastic homes with Ross Maguire, the CEO and co-founder of California based Azure Printed Homes.

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Link to the Azure's page: https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/

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EP21 Straw bale & Hemp Houses w/ Chris Magwood Jun 13, 2022

In today's episode we discuss straw bale construction with Chris Magwood, who founded the Endeavour Centre, a resource for sustainable construction.

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EP20 Burnt Wood Products w/ Arbor Wood Jun 06, 2022

In this episode, I talk John Heyesen, CEO of Arbor Wood Co., about his popular product line on thermally modified wood products. In a 3 stage process, all the sugars are cooked out of wood to make it resistant to pests and mold. Steam stabilizes the wood so it doesn't warp.

One of his products has a charred top surface, similar to Yakisugi or Shou Sugi Ban Japanese wood. Check out the video on my channel for all the info!

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EP19 Supply Chain Issues w/ Build4Less May 30, 2022

In today's episode we discuss supply chain issues once again. This time we speak to someone with first hand experience of these issues, Johnpaul Manning, CEO of Build4Less in Scotland

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EP18 3D Concrete Printing Showroom w/ Apis Cor May 30, 2022

In this episode I am joined by CEO and Co-Founder of Apis Cor, Anna Cheniuntai. Apis Cor is a 3D concrete printing company based in Florida that has built a showroom to educate the customer (and the public) on what a 3D concrete building really is.

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EP17 Modular rowhome construction w/ Module May 19, 2022

In this episode, we discuss modular construction and how companies are taking different approaches to the up and coming industry. Interview with Brian Gaudio, CEO of Module Design.

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EP16 Staining bricks & masonry w/ Nawkaw May 09, 2022

What's the difference between painting and staining bricks and other masonry? Is one better than the other? In this episode we discuss common design trends and how they aren't always what they seem. Interview with Briggitte Emmons-Vega, R&D Specialist at Nawkaw in Athens, Georgia.

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EP15 Shipping Container Homes w/ Ben Uyeda Apr 25, 2022

Ben Uyeda is a former architect turned YouTube creator and serial entrepreneur. He is the creator of the YouTube channels HomeMade Modern as well as The Modern Home Project. His self-build of a shipping container home in Joshua Tree, California, has attracted millions of viewers around the world. In this episode, we discuss shipping container conversions, alternative career paths for architects and his future plans for his channels.

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EP14 Seaweed Architecture w/ Kathryn Larsen Apr 18, 2022

Kathryn Larsen aka "The Seaweed Girl" an architecture student in the Netherlands has opened her own business and is experimenting with seaweed as a construction material. Check out her work at: https://kathrynlarsen.com/

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EP1 3D Concrete Printing w/ Black Buffalo Apr 13, 2022

Interview with Michael Woods and Peter Cooperman of Black Buffalo 3D. We dive in deeper into 3D concrete printing

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EP13 Sheep wool insulation w/ Havelock Wool Apr 11, 2022

How does sheep wool insulation stack up against mineral wool and fiberglass insulation? Why have van lifers adopted it? Check out my interview with Andrew Legge, founder of Havelock Wool based in Reno, Nevada.

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Link to Havelock's page: https://havelockwool.com/

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EP12 3D concrete printers w/ Jarett Gross Apr 04, 2022

Jarett Gross is a YouTuber that specializes in 3D printed concrete construction. He has been traveling the world for 3 years in search of ways the construction industry can be more automated and how houses can be built more affordably.

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EP11 3D Printing Engineers w/ Hyperion Robotics Mar 28, 2022

How do engineers use 3D printed concrete technology? Ashish Mohite of Hyperion Robotics in Helsinki, Finland shares his design process and future plans in this episode.

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EP10 Automating Building Layouts w/ TestFit Mar 21, 2022

Interview with Clifton Harness, co-founder of TestFit, a Building Configurator Software. TestFit’s algorithms and co-creation tools help users solve site plans for commodity buildings such as multifamily, mixed use, industrial, garden apartments & more in seconds.

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EP9 Building 3D Concrete Printers w/ Vertico 3D Mar 14, 2022

What goes into the manufacturing of 3D concrete printers, nozzle heads and machines? Interview with Volker Ruitinga, founder of Vertico 3D.

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EP8 Exploring Space Architecture w/ SAGA Architects Mar 07, 2022

How do you design for the moon or Mars? In this episode we explore the new realm of space architecture. Interview with Sebastian Aristotelis co-founder of SAGA Space Architects.

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EP7 Eco-friendly Hardwood Flooring w/ HempWood Feb 28, 2022

An interview with Greg Wilson, the inventor and founder of HempWood flooring. He shares his inspirational backstory, the entrepreneurial spirit of his team and the hurdles faced by the new Hemp industry.

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EP6 Prefab & Modular Construction w/ Impresa Modular Feb 21, 2022

Conversation with Ken Semler, founder of Impresa Modular construction. We discuss the differences between prefab & modular construction, the increasing popularity of modular building and its pros & cons.

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EP5 Hemp Wool Industry w/ Hempitecture Feb 14, 2022

How is the hemp industry dealing with oversupply and varying demand? In this episode, I speak with Mattie Mead, CEO of Hempitecture.

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EP4 Spray Foam w/ Ecologic Insulation Feb 07, 2022

Interview with John Peters of Ecologic Insulation. We discuss the growth of spray foam over the past couple of decades and its future.

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EP3 Hyperinflation & Economics w/ The Construction Association Jan 31, 2022

Interview with Ken Simonson, chief economist of the AGC Associated General Contractors of America. We discuss the current state of the construction industry and projections for the rest of the year.

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EP2 Blockchain in Construction w/ DigiBuild Jan 27, 2022

Interview with Robert Salvador, CEO of DigiBuild. He explains the potential of blockchain to disrupt the construction industry by adding a layer of trust.

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