Best Belinda Carr Podcasts (2024)

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EP 72 Passive House Education w/ Emu Passive 32:16

16d ago32:16

32:16

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. En…

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EP 71 Innovative Material Testing w/ Build Environments 46:25

22d ago46:25

46:25

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 ear…

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EP 70 Solving Skilled Labor Shortage w/ The Contractor Consultants 41:36

1M ago41:36

41:36

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. …

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EP 69 Mental Health in Construction w/ Patient Circle 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

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, consu…

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EP 68 Why Modular Construction Fails w/ Blokable 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

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, hav…

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EP 67 Building with Prefabricated Straw Panels w/ EcoCocon 34:19

3M ago34:19

34:19

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 consist…

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EP 66 Queen of Prefab w/ Amy Marks of Symetri 36:17

3M ago36:17

36:17

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, susta…

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EP 65 Embodied Carbon in Homes w/ Chris Magwood 33:12

4M ago33:12

33:12

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 B…

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EP 64 Prefab Passive House w/ B.Public Prefab 52:24

4M ago52:24

52:24

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…

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EP 63 Hemp Structural Rebar w/ E3 Agriculture 26:07

4M ago26:07

26:07

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 wh…

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EP 62 Large-Scale Modular Construction w/ FullStack Modular 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

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, l…

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EP 61 Automating Construction Layout w/ Dusty Robotics 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

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 meth…

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EP 60 Wood Fiber Insulation w/ TimberHP 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

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-re…

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EP 59 Robot-Built Panels w/ BotBuilt 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

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…

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EP 58 Ending Concrete Corrosion w/ Zirconia 37:48

6M ago37:48

37:48

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 inn…

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EP 57 High Performance Mass Timber w/ New Energy Works 44:56

6M ago44:56

44:56

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 o…

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EP 56 Next-Gen Modular Construction w/ Vantem 31:32

12M ago31:32

31:32

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, …

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EP 55 Modular Construction w/ Offsite Dirt 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

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 of…

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EP 54 Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage w/ Gement 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

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_CarrGement:Website:…

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EP 53 Building a Digital Twin w/ PreFab Logic 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

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_CarrPre…

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EP 52 Building a Net-Zero Future w/ Holcim 36:04

1y ago36:04

36:04

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_CarrRead Holcim's Climate Report:Website: https://www.h…

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EP 51 Engineering Floating Cities w/ Oceanix 42:51

1+ y ago42:51

42:51

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 wa…

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EP50 Next Generation Architects w/ Carbon Architect 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

33:18

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 bri…

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EP 49 Building Waste Recycling w/ Urban Machine 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

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 pag…

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EP 48 Lego-like Building Blocks w/ Lok-N-Blok 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

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 insulati…

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EP 47 3D Printing Around the World w/ COBOD 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

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, Euro…

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EP 46 Passive House Accelerator w/ Michael Ingui 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

39:59

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 desi…

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EP 45 Computational Construction w/ STUD-IO 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

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, the…

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EP 44 Build Modular Using AI w/ Modulize 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

36:12

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon…

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EP 43 Women in Construction w/ Holcim 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

38:31

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, Vi…

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EP 42 Social Media Construction Marketing w/ Buildxact 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.co…

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EP 41 Digital Design Revolution at ETH Zurich w/ Philippe Block 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

37:42

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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EP40 Building Science Fight Club w/ Christine Williamson 49:40

2y ago49:40

49:40

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Building Scie…

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EP39 Generative Building Design w/ Archistar 29:25

2y ago29:25

29:25

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Archis…

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EP38 A New Drywall Substitute w/ Amatec 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Amatec Website: https…

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EP37 Protecting Subcontractors from Fraud w/ ProjectPay 28:30

2y ago28:30

28:30

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/B…

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EP36 Modular Building Trends w/ Tim Seims 31:49

2y ago31:49

31:49

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Tim Seims LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tims…

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EP35 Eliminating Thermal Bridging in Buildings w/ Tstud 43:22

2y ago43:22

43:22

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. Link to…

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EP34 Robotic Modular Construction w/ Renggli 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr RENGGLI Website: https://www.renggli-international.com/en/ Linkedin: h…

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EP33 Building Science Nerd Out w/ Ben Bogie 45:37

2y ago45:37

45:37

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr 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 48:13

2y ago48:13

48:13

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr SIGA Website: https://www.siga.swiss/us_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siga_north_america/ --- Support …

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EP31 Shipping Container Homes & Crypto Mining Pods w/ Bob's Containers 39:22

2y ago39:22

39:22

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. Link to my Patreon page: https…

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EP30 Radiant Heating & Cooling w/ Messana 46:08

2y ago46:08

46:08

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_…

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EP29 Autonomous Excavating Robots w/ Built Robotics 40:52

2y ago40:52

40:52

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Built Robots Website: https://www.builtrobotics.com/ Instagram: h…

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EP28 Drywall Finishing Robot w/ Canvas Construction 35:46

2y ago35:46

35:46

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Car…

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EP27 Benefits of Wood Fiber Insulation w/ Life Panels 34:51

2y ago34:51

34:51

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Link to Life Panel's page: https…

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EP26 Hadrian Bricklaying Robot w/ FBR 55:51

2y ago55:51

55:51

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Link to FBR's page: https://www.fbr.com.au/ --- Support this pod…

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EP 25 3D Printing with a Purpose w/ XtreeE 32:52

2y ago32:52

32:52

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. Link to my Pa…

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EP24 Reusable Metal Walls w/ Lada Cube 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Link to La…

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EP23 Shopping for Eco-Friendly building products w/ Rise 23:08

2y ago23:08

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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. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Link to the Build with Rise's page: https://www.buildwithrise.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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