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 o…
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Matt and Hamish connect building practice with the management, financial and career decisions that shape life in the construction industry.
Mindful Builder turns construction work into candid conversations about running a business, managing people and building a sustainable career.
Bad skirting, better feedback: Matt and Hamish ask how you'd correct the work without belittling the worker.
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A practical, conversational look at change in the building industry, from sustainability to AI.
Mindful Builder treats change in the building industry as a practical problem rather than a slogan. Matt, Hamish, and Roger keep the discussion moving through sponsor and studio talk, then into self-sufficiency, green roofs that support biodiversity, productive gardens, surplus…
A blunt, useful discussion of permits, liability, and why builder-surveyor friction matters.
Building surveyors sit at the center of this discussion, which keeps returning to a familiar real-world tangle: permits, exclusions, insurance, and the question of who takes the call when a job turns messy.
A blunt look at why the building pipeline still leaves people unready for the work ahead.
Mindful Builder frames the apprenticeship problem as a practical industry argument. Three builders press Trent on why the system still feels stuck as the way people build, what workers need, and who the industry supports keep changing.
A blunt look at injury, cash pressure, and life after the tools.
This episode stays with Jake as he comes to terms with a body that can no longer keep pace with carpentry. It does not try to soften the hit: apprenticeship and education have a cost, gear sits idle, the site banter is gone, and cover drags on while the mortgage and bills keep…
A builder's route from borrowed tools to Passive House thinking.
Justin's arc moves from a 12-year-old in his mum's shed, borrowing his brother's tools, into the frustration that pushed him toward Passive House thinking and performance membranes.
A strong case for straw-based building that keeps returning to carbon, compliance, and practical construction tradeoffs.
The conversation treats straw construction as a serious material choice, not a fairy-tale aside. Derek traces Durapanel back to photosynthesis and carbon removal, then lays out how straw, SIP-style assemblies, thermal insulation, and structural skins can work together in a…
A career pivot story that frames success as a mindset shift.
Shivani's move from a 12-year consulting career into interior design is the through line here, and the conversation stays close to the private hurdles behind it: fear of success, worry about what others would think, and a money mindset shaped by leaving a lucrative senior…
A blunt, useful look at accountability, standards, and pride in carpentry.
This episode turns on a plain trade-management problem: how to hold apprentices and carpenters to a standard without letting every correction become a fight.
Tax strategy through rented heritage property.
Practical conversations with leaders and innovators.
Bienes raíces en español, con números reales.
The guest, Harley, discusses his role as a pioneer in passive house construction in Australia, sharing his background as an engineer and former public servant in Canberra.
This episode segment introduces Daniel, an architectural engineer who builds robots to create sustainable, low-carbon concrete, discussing eco-friendly building innovations.
The episode discusses how seasonal changes, particularly heading into winter, affect mood, distinguishing between winter blues and seasonal affective disorder.
The discussion explores how apprenticeships have evolved over the past 10-15 years, focusing on changes in demand, the importance of passion in candidates, and different approaches to finding apprentices in the trades industry.
This episode segment introduces Sal, a carpenter who transitioned from elite sports to construction, discussing his unique career path and background.
The hosts introduce the podcast and discuss the prevalence of homes in Australia that don't meet current energy standards, highlighting practical solutions for homeowners.
The host introduces the podcast's mission of education through storytelling in the building industry and transitions to discussing the importance of systems and AI in business, based on insights from a recent summit.
This podcast episode introduction discusses the importance of building certification and education in the construction industry, though the substantive content hasn't begun yet.
This segment introduces Claire Parry, who founded the Passive House Association in 2011 after discovering Passive House principles through her work as a sustainability engineer and pursuing training in New Zealand.
The hosts introduce their podcast about building better and discuss recent life changes before transitioning to a topic on accurate estimates with a guest from Price a plan.
The hosts introduce a new weekly segment called 'The News' to cover Australian building industry updates, including government changes and positive stories, in a concise 10-minute format.
The hosts introduce their podcast's new sponsorship and studio, then begin discussing sustainable building with guest Marcus Strang, focusing on Passive House projects and personal anecdotes.
The hosts introduce their podcast's new sponsorship and studio setup while discussing the need for change in the building industry and sharing a story about a client's decision not to build a house.
Dave discusses his journey from traditional carpentry and building to embracing prefabrication, influenced by experiences in social housing and a German colleague's critique of Australian construction methods.
This episode segment introduces a podcast focused on mental health and safety in construction, featuring a conversation about acknowledging difficult days while maintaining perspective.
This episode segment explains the three methods of heat transfer—conduction, convection, and radiation—and their relevance to insulation and building energy efficiency.
The segment discusses the risks of building an airtight house without mechanical ventilation, emphasizing air quality, moisture issues, and the importance of HRV systems for predictable ventilation.
The segment discusses the importance of properly selecting and installing windows in homes to avoid financial costs and health issues like mold, contrasting Australian and European construction practices.
The hosts discuss their transition in the building industry and promote Proclimer's products for their warranty and water protection benefits in construction.
The hosts reflect on their podcast's mission to educate through storytelling in the building industry and discuss plans to expand into a media company.
This episode segment introduces a podcast focused on uniting architects and builders through education and storytelling, featuring a guest architect to discuss industry collaboration.
The hosts introduce the podcast and discuss natural building with Rachel from Natural Buildings Australia, questioning whether it's only for green hippie owner builders.
This segment introduces the Mindful Builder podcast, which focuses on education through storytelling in the building industry, covering topics like building science and mental well-being, but does not yet address the main topic of Australia's building lag.
The hosts introduce their podcast, thank sponsors, and begin discussing potential topics including passive house growth with guest Sven from Maxa Design.
The hosts discuss personal life changes and introduce a casual conversation about trends in construction and building, starting with their experiences as new fathers.
The hosts introduce the Mindful Builder podcast and discuss the topic of warm versus cold roofs in building science, emphasizing that advice varies by individual situation.
The hosts introduce a discussion with a construction lawyer about significant legislative changes in Victoria's building industry, focusing on owner and builder protection implications.
This episode segment introduces a deep discussion on the differences and debates between treated pine and standard pine battens in building construction.
The hosts introduce their podcast focused on building education and mental well-being, then transition to a humorous episode featuring an apprentice's unexpected review and shoulder injury discussion.
The hosts introduce their podcast focused on building and well-being, then transition to discussing health and longevity with guest Luke Davies.
The hosts introduce a discussion on construction loans and financial aspects of building, featuring a mortgage broker to provide information on topics like green loans and interest rates.
The hosts discuss Durapanel, a sustainable building material made from compressed waste straw, at the Archie Expo, and mention an upcoming interview with its owner.
The hosts introduce the podcast and discuss their guest, an Australian architect known as the undercover architect, who is highly recognized in the industry despite no longer practicing.
This segment discusses the principles of insulation using fibrous materials, challenges with enhancing insulation values, and applications of foil-based insulation inspired by space technology.
This episode segment discusses the importance of window installation details, covering different types like timber, alley clay, and UPVC, and key considerations such as the glazing unit's placement in the thermal envelope and preventing leaks in new builds.
The episode introduces the Push-Up Challenge and discusses how push-ups can build mental fitness, featuring Nick Hudson sharing his personal story about his father's depression and its impact on his family.
This episode segment introduces a special format where guest Sven Maxer questions the hosts about building industry insights, focusing on high-performance residential design and practical building science.
The chef discusses how to handle brutal criticism in the food industry, emphasizing the emotional impact and learning to separate criticism from personal failure.
This episode segment introduces a podcast focused on building and marketing, featuring a guest from Sorda Digital Marketing discussing marketing strategies for high performance and passive house industries.
Mindful Builder examines why Australian windows often underperform, with Andre explaining how Bink moved from backyard bifold-door experiments to high-performance manufacturing.
Mindful Builder's episode with Liam examines how Parklife 2 applies lessons from Verizon York and Parklife to sustainable apartment design.
Matt and Hamish interview Devin, a former carpenter and Victorian Apprentice of the Year who moved from commercial building into Passive House training and Performance Membranes.
Mindful Builder brings hosts Matt and Hamish together with carpenter Sammy Akin to examine why he remains proud of carpentry while working mainly for volume builders.
Mindful Builder's 16 April 2026 discussion examines construction-price pressure linked to the Strait of Hormuz and fuel costs.
Mindful Builder examines how Australian builders can adapt to insurance changes, legislation, delayed projects, and rising business pressure.
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Builders Matt and Hamish interview building surveyor David to demystify his role, explain why builders often clash with surveyors, and dive into critical industry issues like trade licensing, dangerous on-site failures, and frustrating building code regulations.
Builders and an education expert from Melbourne Polytechnic dissect why the traditional apprenticeship system is failing the construction industry.
Jake, a former carpenter forced to leave the tools due to a back injury, discusses the emotional and practical challenges of career transition, the importance of income protection for tradespeople, and how he now runs a successful tool supply business.
Builder Justin shares his journey from traditional construction to pioneering high-performance building in Australia, including building a certified passive house, discovering Passive House principles, and the mental health challenges that led him to leave hands-on building for education and product innovation.
Derek, developer of Durapanel, explains how his sustainable building material made from agricultural waste proves the three little pigs story wrong.
Interior designer Shivani shares her journey from a 12-year consulting career in risk governance to launching her own design business, revealing how she overcame fears of failure and judgment through mindset work and manifestation practices.