{"podcast":{"title":"Mindful Builder","slug":"mindful-builder-6841919","podcast_index_feed_id":6841919,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mindful-builder/","website_url":"https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/00f468ee-32ce-4128-8bd8-e9350c2985bb/XizDXVIMb3hN1TASz3PU94Sv.jpg","author":"Matthew Carland and Hamish White","episode_count":141,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-28T04:19:14.694440+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-builder-6841919"},"episode":{"title":"Weekly Building Gossip - More Homes, Rising build costs and Silica Issues","slug":"weekly-building-gossip-more-homes-rising-build-costs-and-silica-issues","published_at":"2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-builder-6841919/weekly-building-gossip-more-homes-rising-build-costs-and-silica-issues","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-builder-6841919","url":"https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/23286cb9-5d27-4c59-bbe1-7cc782f1d81b.mp3","summary":"Weekly Goss – April 23, 2026 Matt and Hamish are back from Adelaide to discuss the latest housing developments in Canberra, a major safety crackdown on silica dust, and the importance of representation in the trades. In This Episode: The Canberra Housing Deal: The ACT and Commonwealth governments have signed a $250 million deal to deliver 4,900 homes, with over 1,700 reserved for first-home buyers. The Rising Cost of Building: A look at the staggering 74% increase in building costs since 2009 and the impact of global events on the industry. Silica Safety Crackdown: South Australia is leading a massive compliance campaign targeting silica dust. Any material with more than 1% silica (including cement sheeting, bricks, and tiles) is under the microscope. Health & Prevention: Matt shares a personal story regard i ng silicosis and emphasises why tradespeople must prioritise using vacuums and wearing masks, even when under pressure. Design Responsibility: Why architects and designers should be conscious of the materials they specify to reduce on-site cutting risks. Women in Trades: A shout-out to Sophie (@sister.carpentry) on Instagram for her work in encouraging women to join the construction industry. Key Resources & Mentions: Guest Spotlight: Follow Sophie @ sister.carpentry on Instagram. South Australia Hosts: Huge thanks to Climasure, Pro Clima, and Endurobuilders for hosting the team in SA. Alternative Products: Mention of Weathertex and magnesium board as safer cladding alternatives. Upcoming Events: SBA Retrofit Playbook (May 7th): Featuring experts like Sarah from Coogee and Dylan from Orlin Construction. Tickets are roughly $30–$40 . Passive House Conference (June 25-26, Victoria): Matt and Hamish will be hosting a breakaway room for builders and architects…","meta_description":"Weekly Goss – April 23, 2026 Matt and Hamish are back from Adelaide to discuss the latest housing developments in Canberra, a major safety crackdown on si…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":940,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mindful-builder-6841919/episodes/weekly-building-gossip-more-homes-rising-build-costs-and-silica-issues/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-builder-6841919/weekly-building-gossip-more-homes-rising-build-costs-and-silica-issues.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}