Building Good
by Jen Hancock, Geoff CapelleThis is a show about building a better world. Literally. The construction industry might seem like a conservative place, but we’re changing it. Building Good is a platform for conversations around topics like indigenous architecture, hiring and retaining women in trades and building sustainable energy grids. We want to build a better world, and we think the way to do that starts with the construction industry… so come and help us build good.
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Episodes
Financing a Better Future with Jay-Ann Gilfoy
29m · PublishedIn the last year we’ve seen sustainable and purpose driven financing policy skyrocket. In 2018, Larry Fink signaled a shift to balancing purpose and profit at BlackRock, the world’s largest investment firm. In January of this year, David Solomon of Goldman Sachs announced that the company would no longer help companies go public unless they had at least one diverse board member. Vancity Community Investment Bank has built its business around values-based investment, committing to a more sustainable future using the tools of finance. Jen speaks with Jay-Ann Gilfoy about the unique opportunity Canada has right now to lead it's economy with values-based banking and investment, in order to create a more sustainable future.
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Changing Toilets, Changing Lives with Marc Soberano
29m · PublishedThe construction industry has a massive impact on the Canadian economy and yet we are facing a significant labour shortage. At the same time, there are people in Canada struggling to find their place and overcome socially structured barriers to employment. What if construction companies hired and trained these people – it’s a win/win and it takes tremendous pressure off the Canadian social system. Tim talks with Marc Soberano, Founder and Executive Director of BuildingUp, about how we can solve the construction labour crisis and do good and the same time without compromising on business or profitability goals.
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The Evolution Of Green with Thomas Mueller
21m · PublishedConstruction is an industry that has a significant environmental footprint and at the same time, lags other industries in technology adoption. But there are some significant advancements that have been made (think LEED Certification) which have fundamentally changed the way we build and renovate. Today, leading green building thinkers are now focusing their attention on the opportunities to drive carbon reduction and social justice. Join Jen Hancock as she speaks with Thomas Mueller, founding director and CEO of the Canada Green Building Council, about how organizations can embrace green building in the fight against climate change.
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A Framework For Equity with Renee Cheng
39m · PublishedThe data on diversity is clear - firms with diverse talent and inclusive cultures come out ahead. Yet, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry lags on key performance indicators around diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Jen Hancock talks with Renee Cheng, the Dean of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. Renee was the lead researcher on the American Institute of Architects’ Guide for Equitable Practice, an excellent tool for any organization exploring how to improve its diversity and inclusion. An advocate for equity in the built environment, she explores what the building industry must do to remain relevant in a world where diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords in the boardroom.
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A Community Mindset with William Azaroff
27m · PublishedBrightside and its CEO, William Azaroff, build communities for those who need it most, and we mean that quite literally. Brightside is a private-sector, non-profit organization that owns and manages 26 buildings with almost 1000 units across Vancouver. The organization supports those who struggle to meet market housing demands while demonstrating corporate leadership in diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and more. Applying a community mindset to all that they do, William and his team take a balanced approach because the big lofty ideas they have to transform affordable housing won't get very far without a practical plan. This balance of aspiration and pragmatism makes this organization special, and we'll hear more about how they are working to build a better housing experience for Vancouver’s most vulnerable communities. With assets of nearly $250 million, it is one of British Columbia’s largest housing societies to invest in affordable housing. As a true community-minded organization, William joins Tim Coldwell to share how he and his team are solving the affordable housing gap in Vancouver.
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Raising Sustainability with Tim Faveri
35m · PublishedIn 2019, Maple Leaf Foods announced it was the first global protein producer to be carbon neutral – an incredible achievement that took the dedication and input of its entire organization. With a focus on environmental protection, animal welfare, employee engagement and digital transformation, the team at Maple Leaf Foods set out to redefine the way protein is produced and become the most sustainable protein company on earth. In episode two of Building Good, Jen Hancock speaks to Tim Faveri, Vice President of Sustainability and Shared Value, about journey taken by the organization and some of the lessons learned and incredible milestones they've achieved. We'll hear how this global leader leveraged its strong culture and steady leadership to redefine its purpose, with the help of its entire team.
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Triple Bottom Line
13m · PublishedThe world is changing faster than ever before. Leaders can and should use existing business models to make a difference and solve the world’s greatest challenges. Welcome to the Building Good Podcast where you will find out who’s doing what and take away valuable lessons that you can apply to your own work. In this episode, you’re going to meet the podcast co-hosts, Jen Hancock and Tim Coldwell. Jen is the Vice President of Collaborative Construction and Tim is the President of Chandos Construction. Together, they lay out the compelling reason why leaders, both in business and communities, should use their organizations, influence, and decisions to create a force for good. Join in as Jen and Tim share their own passions and personal stories of how they relate to Chandos' approach to building a better world through community building, diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability.
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Building Good has 47 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 18:51:02. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 20th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 12:16.
