#155 - Building Conversations from Passive House Canada Webinar

"Building Conversations" interview with Casey Grey hosted by Passive House Canada. This is the Q&A portion from the recorded webinar. Casey joins CEO of Passive House Canada, Chris Ballard, for a conversation on the importance of team, experience with Passive House, and the upcoming trades training that Passive House Canada is doing. 0:00 Podcast Intro 2:15 Passive House Canada Introduction: Mission, Passive House Certification (classic, plus, premium), ENERFIT 4:15 Casey Introduction  5:08 Interview Casey 5:39 Casey inspiration getting into the Trade 7:20  Casey getting into the business  8:35 The Conscious Builder Mission  10:51 Major hurdles building to higher standards  12:40 Educating prospects/Clients - How much does it cost? 14:05 What clients like the best about the finished home? 16:40 How do we improve the industry and move forward? 18:20 Establishing a sustainable construction business 21:05 What is the Integrated Design Process  23:51 Off Site - Pre fab Construction 26:25 What can building officials  do to Improve the Industry?  30:40 How do you address the "green premium"? 10-15% cost increase  34:40 The effect of rising costs do to shortages? 37:20 What would you do differently in business? Questions  40:50 - Audience Q&A Session