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Welcome to Better Construction with Sean McStay. The podcast where we discuss design and construction techniques, products and details that lead to a better-built environment. I will be interviewing building industry professionals like architects, builders, and engineers as well as learning about new and innovative products from high-performance construction industry professionals. Have questions or would like to suggest a guest? Please feel free to send me an email at sean@betterconstructionmedia.com

Sean McStay


    • May 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    081 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Kingma Lumber Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 22:32


    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/

    080 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Festool Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 32:26


    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

    078 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Growing Leaders for a living with Whitney Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 31:33


    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/

    079 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Finding Leaders for a living with Alex Verdecchia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 30:43


    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/

    077 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Building Leaders for a living with Ben Dueck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 29:55


    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/

    076 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - The story of a Marketing legend with Tony Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 46:34


    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/id1478779098Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/

    075 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Developing competence, motivation, and collaboration among your Leaders with Renée Safrata

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 25:57


    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/demoRenée on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneesafrata/

    074 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Giving a new life to old material with Unbuilding with Adam Corneil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 35:36


    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/

    073 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Saving businesses money by doing the work they hate with Adam Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 22:21


    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/abakerAdam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sm-adam-baker/

    072 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Coaching creatives to improve their business skills with Eric Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 27:08


    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/

    071 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Becoming a modern day Philosopher with Daniel Sanderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 39:55


    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/

    070 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - The Future of Work with HR Leader Steve Cadigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 68:00


    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=enSteve's Website: https://stevecadigan.com/My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcstay/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_better_construction/

    069 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Sean Murphy - Hollyhock Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 21:28


    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

    068 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Mary McWilliam - BCIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 16:32


    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

    067 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Fereshteh Froude

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 22:24


    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=enFMI: https://froudegroups.com/My Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    066 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Jesse Weissburg - Billd Contractor Financing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 24:27


    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.comMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    065 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Josh Lewis - Nerva Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 55:07


    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

    064 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - John Rockwell - Zehnder America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 30:10


    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

    063 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Jack Aspenson - S3 Surface Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 21:48


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    062 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Emily Mottram - E3 Podcast and Mottram Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 31:49


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    061 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Dr. Joseph Lstiburek - A lifetime of Building Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 26:52


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    060 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Aron Jones from Big Dog Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 18:25


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    059 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Passive House isn't Risky with Andrew Peel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 19:46


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    058 - Making Trade Shows better with Emily Mottram and Travis Brungardt - Better Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 55:43


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    057 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Taylor Reiko Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 16:07


    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 moreTaylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorreikodesign/My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    056 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Andrew Legge and Havelock Wool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 34:34


    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 moreHavelock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havelock_wool/Havelock Wool: https://havelockwool.com/My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    055 - Trade shows - Dead or Alive? With Etienne Gubler - Better Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 29:47


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    054 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Marcel Studer - Econ Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 20:48


    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 moreEcon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econgroupltd/?hl=enEcon Group: http://www.econgroup.ca/My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    053 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Mike Maierle - ETRO Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 32:45


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    052 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Bryan Reid President Kindred Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 20:58


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    051 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Top 5 construction products to watch in 2021 w/ Etienne Gubler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 29:22


    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 2021Products 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-FUELAir Tight Envelope options: https://www.siga.swiss/ca_en, https://www.huberwood.com/zip-systemMy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    050 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Increasing Sales and engagement with Howard Olsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 34:11


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    043 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Offsite Construction with Gerry McCaughey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 39:42


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    048 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Cristiana Crin from Perpetuum Designs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 22:29


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    047 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Jeff Ward - Customer experience and a career in sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 26:32


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    046 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Bridget O'Flaherty Sustainability Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 24:07


    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/ecohomesMy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    045 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Dave Cooper - Modular and Dave Cooper Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 25:55


    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/UCjN6RQpN6sEaWQVaB0n4mDwMy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    044 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Adam White - Intelligent Membranes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 25:25


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    043 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Manny Neves - Hardcore Renos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 33:00


    In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Manny Neves, owner of Hardcore Reno's and host of the Construction life podcast. We chat about his career, how to sell better construction to your client, and more!Hardcore Renos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcorerenos/The Construction Life: https://theconstructionlife.com/My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    042 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Braden Douglas - How do you market high-performance homes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 33:50


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    041 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Brent Hull - Have we lost the Art of Building?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 22:39


    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/brenthullBrent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hullmillwork_hullhomes/My Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    040 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Emu Systems - What is Passive House?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 22:12


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    039 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Construction Brothers - BIM + Podcast = Happiness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 27:49


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    038 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Collective Carpentry - Should you use prefab for your build?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 27:53


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    037 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Axel Schreyer - 40 years of building better

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 20:39


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    036 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Greg Hasler - Putting your name on your business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 23:00


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    035 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - BS and Beer - Building Science for all

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 32:08


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    034 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Peter Yost - Why isn't everyone building better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 29:36


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    033 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Pete Kobelt - Katerra + Mass timber!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 36:32


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    032 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Jake Bruton - Moral obligation to build better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 25:11


    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/jakebrutonMy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

    031 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - Luke Dolan - Integrated Design = Better Airtightness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 27:36


    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/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com/

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