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by Matthew Carland and Hamish White

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Join Matt from Carland Constructions and Hamish from Sanctum Homes in a podcast discussing sustainable building practices and passive house concepts. They also talk to experts from all avenues of the building industry to share their knowledge and insights on what the industry looks like today. Further to this, Matt and Hamish are building a platform through the podcast to discuss mental health issues that arise in the building industry. The industry can be quite negative at times and there is a great deal of stigma around what it means to be a "tradie". Matt and Hamish are here to shine a light of positivity on the industry and share relatable topics that will help you in your own building or construction business.

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May 31, 2026

Politics vs building

<p>We do not usually have politicians on the show, so sitting down with <strong>David Southwick</strong>, the Planning, Building, and Construction Minister for the Liberal Party’s Shadow government, made for a very different kind of conversation. Less product talk and site detail, more <strong>housing policy</strong>, <strong>building regulation</strong>, and the decisions that shape what builders can actually do on the ground. If you work in the <strong>construction industry in Australia</strong>, this episode is a useful look at the levers that affect your day to day.</p><p>David’s path into politics is not the usual script. He has been a DJ, a businessman, and a small business owner, and that comes through in how he talks about the industry. A big theme is the need for governments to listen to builders, tradies, and industry experts, not just write rules from a distance. It is a practical conversation about decision-making, consequences, and what happens when policy does not match reality on site.</p><p>We get into the messy part of the current <strong>housing market</strong>. <strong>Construction costs</strong>, interest rates, red tape, delays, and the pressure to increase <strong>housing supply</strong> fast. But we are not interested in building more homes if they are worse homes. We talk about affordability alongside <strong>build quality</strong>, comfort, durability, and the long-term cost of homes that underperform. This is where topics like tax, approvals, and compliance start to matter just as much as what happens on site.</p><p>We also explore future-focused solutions like <strong>prefab housing</strong>, <strong>kit homes</strong>, and <strong>3D printing in construction</strong>, plus the need for stronger <strong>trade education</strong> and longer apprenticeships to lift capability across the industry. The thread running through it all is confidence and certainty. Builders need stable settings to invest, hire, and train, and clients need confidence to commit. Whether you agree with David politically or not, this is a grounded builder reality check on how <strong>politics and construction</strong> intersect, and what needs to change to support better outcomes in Australian housing.</p><p>👇 CHAPTER MARKERS 👇</p><p>00:00 Welcome</p><p>00:51 David’s Background Story</p><p>03:40 Minister Role and Big Picture</p><p>05:06 Housing Crisis and Targets</p><p>06:10 Taxes and Cost Drivers</p><p>08:08 Planning Delays and Infrastructure</p><p>11:08 Confidence and Building Quality</p><p>14:02 Future Housing and Prefab</p><p>17:04 Tradies and Apprenticeships</p><p>20:57 Rogue Builders and Regulation</p><p>23:22 BPC Critique and Better Enforcement</p><p>26:23 Promoting Good Builders</p><p>27:08 Showcasing Great Builders</p><p>27:59 Standards Should Be Accessible</p><p>29:36 Minimum Financial Rules Critique</p><p>31:25 Insurance Gaps And Defects</p><p>34:41 NCC Freeze And Product Influence</p><p>36:14 Cladding Liability Nightmare</p><p>40:30 Red Tape Vs Quality Fixes</p><p>45:22 Election Promises For Housing</p><p>49:46 One Silver Bullet Certainty</p><p>51:20 Getting Youth Into Trades</p><p><strong><u>LINKS:</u></strong></p><p>David Southwick: <u><a href="https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/david-southwick/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/david-southwick/</a></u></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p>Pro Clima - <u><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima</a></u></p><p>MEGT - <u><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megt</a></u></p><p>CR Kennedy - <u><a href="https://www.crkennedy.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.crkennedy.com.au/</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect with us on Instagram: </strong> <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themindfulbuilderpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themindfulbuilderpod</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect with Hamish:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanctumhomes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sanctumhomes</a></u></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.yoursanctum.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="http://www.yoursanctum.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.yoursanctum.com.au/</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Matt: </strong></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlandconstructions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@carlandconstructions</a></u></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.carlandconstructions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="http://www.carlandconstructions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.carlandconstructions.com/</a></u></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima">Proclima Sponsor</a></p>

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May 24, 2026

More good and less bad

<p>“I don’t understand why people build houses like this.” If you have ever said that on site after spotting a leaky junction, a sweaty wall, or a home that is freezing in winter and cooking in summer, you are not alone. This conversation is our pushback against the shortcuts that have become normal in the <strong>Australian building industry</strong>. The whole point of <strong>More Good and Less Bad</strong> is simple. Build better homes, make fewer mistakes, and deliver healthier, more comfortable results through better <strong>building performance</strong> and smarter decisions.</p><p>We recorded this one at <strong>Pro Clima HQ in Sydney</strong> with Andy Marlow, director at <strong>Envirotecture</strong> and a certified <strong>Passive House designer</strong>. Andy has a rare ability to talk about <strong>sustainable building</strong> without the greenwashing and without making it feel like a lecture. The focus is on outcomes that matter to homeowners and builders alike. Homes that perform, homes that last, and homes that do not quietly fail behind the plaster.</p><p>We also dig into the <strong>Living Building Challenge</strong>, because it is one of the few sustainability frameworks that does not let you cherry-pick the easy bits. It looks at the full picture of <strong>holistic sustainability</strong> in construction, including materials, energy, water, and health. Not because every project needs a badge, but because it forces better questions about what <strong>sustainable construction</strong> really means when you zoom out and look at long-term impact.</p><p>Finally, we talk about making <strong>Passive House principles</strong> more buildable and accessible through Andy’s <strong>Passive House Design and Construct</strong> model. Pre-designed, high-performance homes that still leave room for personal choice, without reinventing the wheel every time. We also share the lessons we have learned the hard way, and why building with intention is about mindset, systems, and balancing the ideal with what is financially feasible and genuinely buildable on real sites.</p><p></p><p></p><p>👇 CHAPTER MARKERS 👇</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:55 Meet Andy Marlow - Envirotecture</p><p>03:31 Andy’s Path to Architecture</p><p>06:18 Living Building Challenge Explained</p><p>10:32 Materials Red List and Declare</p><p>17:08 Envirotecture Origins and Merge</p><p>23:15 Passive House Beyond Five</p><p>25:26 Quality Assurance and Certification</p><p>31:39 Why Start PH Design Construct</p><p>34:17 Cutting Costs With Standard Plans</p><p>34:44 Builder Territories And Low Touch Builds</p><p>37:13 Margins Overheads And Markup Debate</p><p>37:54 Repeat Builds And Site Variables</p><p>39:56 Prefab Options Straw Hempcrete</p><p>47:52 Cost Transparency And Pricing Stages</p><p>52:45 Solving Housing With Design Construct</p><p>57:17 Certification Limits And Client Expectations</p><p>01:02:07 Mindful Moment And Closing Reflections</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><u>LINKS:</u></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p>Pro Clima - <u><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima</a></u></p><p>MEGT - <u><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megt</a></u></p><p>CR Kennedy - <u><a href="https://www.crkennedy.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.crkennedy.com.au/</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect with us on Instagram: </strong> <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themindfulbuilderpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themindfulbuilderpod</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect with Hamish:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanctumhomes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sanctumhomes</a></u></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.yoursanctum.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="http://www.yoursanctum.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.yoursanctum.com.au/</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Matt: </strong></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlandconstructions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@carlandconstructions</a></u></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.carlandconstructions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="http://www.carlandconstructions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.carlandconstructions.com/</a></u></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima">Proclima Sponsor</a></p>

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May 17, 2026

Ask us anything with Buildingsciology

<p>“As builders, you have huge overheads. Massive.” Matt said it mid-conversation and it just sat there, because it is the part people outside the construction industry rarely see. They see the finished home and the invoice. They do not see the cash flow pressure, the holding costs, the insurances, the compliance, the admin load, the delays, and how quickly one wobble in the pipeline can hit a building business. That is where this chat with Jessica Kismet from Climasure, host of the Building Sciology Podcast, really goes.</p><p>Jessica jumps in as guest host and asks the questions builders usually keep to themselves. Money pressure. Risk. Ego. Family. The emotional load of running a residential construction business in Australia, especially when the market is tight and the margin for error is small. If you are a builder, contractor, or tradie trying to stay steady through uncertainty, this episode will feel very familiar.</p><p>We talk openly about the financial tightrope and what it means to actually know your numbers. Builder margins, overheads, pricing, and the real cost of delays are not optional knowledge anymore. Post-COVID, “she’ll be right” is not a strategy. This conversation gets into the learning curve, the mistakes, and the shift from running on instinct to running a more sustainable construction business that can last.</p><p>We also get into bigger industry questions. Would we encourage our kids to become builders? Who is the real villain in the building industry, from legislation to contracts to banks and insurance? How do you set boundaries with clients, protect your process, and avoid the compromises that come back to bite you later? And we finish on the long game of building science, where better outcomes depend on builders, architects, and designers understanding the whole system, not just their part of it.</p><p>👇 CHAPTER MARKERS 👇</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:07 Passive House Display Tour</p><p>02:34 Financial Edge Stories</p><p>07:02 Learning Business Basics</p><p>11:31 AI As A Coach</p><p>13:02 Would You Encourage Kids</p><p>16:10 Training Paths And Overwhelm</p><p>20:12 Industry Villains And Red Tape</p><p>29:56 Midlife Balance And Mortality</p><p>32:16 Matt On Not Caring</p><p>40:20 Client From Hell Stories</p><p>44:37 Vetting Clients No Dickheads</p><p>46:15 Fixed Price vs Cost Plus</p><p>49:34 Quickfire Building Science</p><p>50:55 Failures, Mould, and Leaks</p><p>56:18 Builders vs Architects Buy In</p><p>01:01:03 Mindful Moment Apprentices</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><u>LINKS:</u></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p>Pro Clima - <u><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima</a></u></p><p>MEGT - <u><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megt</a></u></p><p>CR Kennedy - <u><a href="https://www.crkennedy.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.crkennedy.com.au/</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect with us on Instagram: </strong> <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themindfulbuilderpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themindfulbuilderpod</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect with Hamish:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanctumhomes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sanctumhomes</a></u></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.yoursanctum.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="http://www.yoursanctum.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.yoursanctum.com.au/</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Matt: </strong></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlandconstructions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@carlandconstructions</a></u></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.carlandconstructions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="http://www.carlandconstructions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.carlandconstructions.com/</a></u></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclima">Proclima Sponsor</a></p>

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What is Mindful Builder?

Join Matt from Carland Constructions and Hamish from Sanctum Homes in a podcast discussing sustainable building practices and passive house concepts.

They also talk to experts from all avenues of the building industry to share their knowledge and insights on what the industry looks like today.

Further to this, Matt and Hamish are building a platform through the podcast to discuss mental health issues that arise in the building industry. The industry can be quite negative at times and there is a great deal of stigma around what it means to be a "tradie".

Matt and Hamish are here to shine a light of positivity on the industry and share relatable topics that will help you in your own building or construction business.

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