Business of Buildings

David is here to share the insight and process of what it takes to become a registered architect.

Emine joins us to share her knowledge of the Well Building Standard amongst other interesting topics https://www.eminemehmet.com/

Michael shares his insight into the importance of relationships in the Architecture and Construction Industry Show Notes from Michael's Mentions: Derek Sivers Website: https://sive.rs TED Talk “How to Start a Movement” (the one with the crazy dancing and leadership

Elizabeth Bazen and Dan Ellis-Jones discuss the proposed reforms for Building Approvals Processes in Western Australia

Toto shares with us his perspective on marketing and authenticity amongst many other interesting insight, know thyself 😀

Ken Barr Jr (Gallup Strengths) gives us the fundamentals of individual strengths and relates them to team strengths and project performance.

Johan Velleman (Seeley International) joins us to discuss the fundamentals of indirect evaporative cooling (Climate Wizard) and related topics around healthy air quality in the building environment.

Jim is the Director of DUCTUS which supplies pre-insulated ductboard product to the HVAC construction market. We discuss how Wellness and Quality are related in the supply chain. https://ductus.com.au/

John is a supplier in the HVAC industry. We discuss the nature of Scope and Accountability as it relates to the building industry. http://www.acwholesalers.com.au/

Emma and Nadia are both mid 20's young professionals, students who have met for the first time in this podcast.  They share their experiences with sick building syndrome.  They each lived in new apartment developments in Perth, Western Australia.  The recording highlights the fact that 'real humans' do get sick when buildings are not designed with their best interest in mind.  It's a key lesson to learn going forward as the energy codes evolve and buildings become more air tight.  We can't overlook the importance of ventilation.  

Biff Brody discussed Culture and Values as a Real Estate Developer  Culture:  the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. Values:  the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. When you are asked to offer comment on 'culture' and 'values' on any given day you'll find you can take a number of avenues for a discussion.  Let's listen :)