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In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, I chat with Luke Callery, the founder of Callery Building, an Adelaide-based construction company, increasingly known for its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and energy-efficient building practices. Luke shares his journey from a traditional carpentry apprenticeship to embracing high-performance building techniques through programs like Elevate. He discusses the importance of education, networking, and collaboration in the construction industry, as well as the challenges and successes of growing his team and adapting to client expectations. The conversation highlights the significance of building better homes that prioritize comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency.Useful Links from Our Chat⁠Elevate Program⁠⁠Live Life Build⁠⁠How does a heat recovery ventilation system work?⁠⁠What is a blower door test?⁠⁠Build Insite Instagram ⁠⁠Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course⁠⁠#22 Building a Better Industry with Andrew Healey of Bowens - Part 1⁠⁠#22 Building a Better Industry with Andrew Healey of Bowens - Part 2⁠⁠#19 Elevating Building Standards with Daniel Jakobs of Pro Clima Part 1⁠⁠#19 Elevating Building Standards with Daniel Jakobs of Pro Clima Part 2⁠⁠Yourhome.gov.au⁠⁠Mindful Builder Podcast⁠⁠Climasure Blogs⁠⁠Sustainable Builders Alliance by Builders Declare⁠⁠Adelaide Sustainable Building Network⁠⁠Undercover Architect⁠⁠On what happened in South Australia with the NCC is a bad look - The Fifth Estate⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Luke Callery 00:59 The Journey of Callery Building and the Elevate Program 03:30 Transitioning to High Performance Building Practices 06:43 The Importance of Education and Mentorship in Building 09:24 Core Philosophy and Mission of Callery Building 10:04 Types of Projects and Energy Efficiency Challenges 12:12 Client Expectations and Balancing Costs 15:10 Communication and Reducing Variations in Projects 27:09 Educating Architects and Designers 32:34 The Importance of Collaboration in Construction 37:14 Building Relationships: The Role of Communication 41:20 Growing and Expanding the Team 50:10 Advice for Aspiring Builders 52:07 Future Vision for Callery Building 54:36 Navigating Energy Efficiency and Building CodesFollow Building Sciology on the ⁠gram ⁠or get in touch at jess@buildingsciology.net!Visit the ⁠website ⁠for show notes and a full transcript and sign up to the mailing list ⁠here⁠!Sponsor WebsitesClimasureEnduro Builders