Pryda Pod
Welcome to Pryda Pod - where our mission is to improve the productivity and profitability of the construction industry. Our mantra is Safer / Faster / Smarter / Easier and our measure of success is making a positive impact on your business. Join us each fortnight as we'll feature some of the industry's most respected experts in fabrication, building, design and the cutting edge of research.
Episodes
27 episodes
Unlocking your productivity potential with Peter Robinson (Fabrication Solutions Manager ANZ)
In a competitive construction materials market where supply outweighs demand, manufacturers and suppliers are looking for opportunities to reduce costs through productivity and efficiency. How do you measure performance? What are t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:07
Timber Efficiency Research with Joe Gattas (Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, School of Civil Engineering)
In this episode, we're pleased to welcome Joe Gattas, the Associate Professor at the University of Queensland’s School of Civil Engineering. With expertise in Structural Engineering, J...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:11
Understanding imported timber with Kurt Schrammel (Managing Director of Vida Wood Australia)
One of the notable changes in the timber supply market recent years is the increased availability of low-density species imported into Australia. In the first episode of the Season 3 Pryda Pod, we're pleased to have
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:23
End of year refresher with the comedy duo: AKA guest engineers: Jerry Roberts & Martin Chrysalis
As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to make sure our listeners didn’t get rusty and forget the fundamentals of timber frame and truss design. For an end of year special, we handed the Pryda Pod reigns over to the c...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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23:00
Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition with Paolo Lavisci (Competition Program Manager)
The Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition is run by WoodSolutions, with an aim to attract new home designs across Australia that best showcase the positive aspects of building with timber, in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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20:59
Building a safety first culture with Mark Cooper (General Manager of Dahlsens’ Building Centre)
At Pryda and ITW Construction Asia Pacific, a safety-first culture is a fundamental part of how we work. Ensuring a safe environment enables us to show up every day at wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:27
The possibility of sustainable home construction with Anton Engelmayer (founder of Calm Living Homes)
In this episode, we have an enthralling conversation with Anton Engelmayer, a visionary builder who has a fiery passion for sustainable building. With a carpentry back...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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17:50
Circular Economy with Spencer Morris (Structural Engineer, ITW Reid Construction Systems)
Have you ever heard of the circular economy? In this episode, we are diving deep into this fascinating realm of how the circular economy can make a significant impact on the construction industry, and especially how it can be translated into ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:42
Robots in Building Inspections with Ravi Sanyal (Techmatics Robotics)
On this episode we are joined by Ravi Sanyal, CEO and Product Manager at Techmatics Robotics, who is on a mission to save building inspectors and engineers from unsafe work in tight spaces with the help of clever robotic technology designed, de...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:00
The end of 90mm framing with Kim Aitken (Truss House)
In this episode we’re pleased to welcome back Kim Aitken, the founder and co-director of Truss House. This time we’re tapping into Kim’s knowledge of building science, design and regulation, and her experience in the Canadian and New Zealand ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:37
The future of timber framing - with Dr Kazem Ghabraie and Dr Mahbube Subhani (Deakin University)
In our first episode of the Pryda Pod, Software Product Owner Nicky Woodward took us behind the scenes of Pryda’s development roadmap. Today we’re zooming out and looking at the long-term outlook of timber framing. Hosted by Pryda S...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:03
Reinventing Nailing – with Peter Johnston (Innovation and Product Manager, Paslode)
How do you reinvent something as simple and common as nailing? In this episode, we’re exploring the process of innovation in construction and a new method of installation for the most common timber connectors and structural components.Joine...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:33
Improving construction planning and operations with advanced weather modelling – with Wade Lamberth (Chief Executive Officer, WeatherEye)
Wherever you live, chances are you’ve had your best laid plans ruined by inclement weather recently. Adverse weather conditions are causing major disruptions in the construction industry, adding delays, costs and complexity. In thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:49
Recycling - good for the planet and the bottom line - with John Recourt (MB PreFab Big River Group) and Russell Norton (The Mulch Centre)
Today's episode is one of the first steps we're taking in our Pryda for the Planet campaign. We want to celebrate and promote businesses going above and beyond in the pursuit of more sustainable practices. This is a two part episode. First ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:42
Mental health & wellbeing in construction with Fleur Heazlewood (Managing Director, The Blueberry Institute)
This week on the Pryda Pod, we're having an important conversation about mental health and wellbeing. The past few years have presented many challenges for people working in the construction industry - cost increases, labour shortages, weather ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:55
High performance truss housing with Kim Aitken (Truss House)
In Episode 2 of the Pryda Pod, we’re exploring the next evolution of frame and truss design and construction. What if you could combine all the elements of the roof, floor and walls into a single truss to build higher performing, more clima...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:35
Everything you need to know about the NCC with Peter Zagorski (HIA Technical Services Director Vic & Tas)
Welcome back to season 2 of the Pryda Pod. To kick off the new season, we're discussing the National Construction Code (NCC), a topic requested by many of our listeners. The release of the latest NCC will bring about the most signi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:14
Home truths and timber's exciting future with Pryda's wise wizards of timber
It's our last podcast of the year and Pryda's wise wizards of timber are here to share their words of wisdom (try saying that fast!). Adam is joined by Greg Hay (Software Product Owner), Ian Currie (Business Development Manager), Bernard Ke...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:21
The global timber supply chain with Hayden Slatter (National Product Manager for EWP at ITI)
This week we explore the global timber supply chain with Hayden Slatter (National Product Manager for Engineered Wood Products) at ITI Australia. Hayden has more than 20 years' experience in the Australian timber industry spanning fabricati...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:09
Hidden Dangers of Construction Part 2 with Dr Tim Law (Architectural Scientist)
Our first episode with Dr Tim Law (Architectural Scientist and Building Surveying Lecturer at Victoria University) was so popular, we had to invite him back!In the first episode, Tim opened our eyes to the negative impacts of mould - the hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:03
Achieving certainty in your building program with Matthew Lennox
Founder and Managing Director of Stormseal, Matthew Lennox has over 30 years of experience in building and project management. We're diving into Matthew's experience in protecting homes from further damage after storms and other disasters, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:03
Shaping the future of frame and truss with Kersten Gentle (CEO FTMA Australia)
Our guest this week will be familiar to many of you: Kersten Gentle, CEO of FTMA Australia. Kersten details FTMA Australia's journey from humble beginnings to now representing over 53% of Fabricators nationally. Kersten also shares key ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:43
Resilient Timber Homes Program with Paolo Lavisci
Adam is joined by Paolo Lavisci, Program Manager for the Resilient Timber Homes Program, Forest & Wood Products Association. Paolo has been a key contributor to the growth of timber use in taller and more complex structures, changing th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:26
Lightweight Framing in Commercial and Mid-rise with Nick Hewson (VIRIDI Group)
This week the focus is on lightweight and mass timber framing, and the opportunities for Fabricators if they develop the right relationships and understanding. Adam is joined by Nick Hewson (Chief Design Officer and Head of Product Developm...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:12
Hidden Dangers of Construction with Dr Tim Law (Architectural Scientist)
In this week's episode, Adam is joined by Dr Tim Law, Architectural Scientist and Building Surveying Lecturer at Victoria University. Tim spends most of his time thinking about a parallel universe that many of us don’t stop to consider...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:08