“I remember crying, driving back to Geelong because it was just too much.” In this Mindful Builder Podcast episode, Devin Grant of Performance Membranes shares the real story behind building a successful construction business and what happens when the workload finally catches up with you.

We talk burnout, six-day weeks, and the lessons Devin learned after starting Granted Constructions in 2013. Then we get into the practical side of Passive House building in Australia; why it’s not a “spaceship”, why it’s “just a house done right”, and what Devin’s learned from living in his own Passive House for 8+ years.

We also unpack Devin’s work with Performance Membranes, training 2,500+ builders and trades in airtightness, weatherproofing, and building better-performing homes.

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00:00 Introduction

01:06 Meet Devin: A Journey in the Building Industry

01:37 Early Career Challenges and Growth

05:36 Transition to Commercial Projects

08:35 Burnout and Rediscovery

10:29 Discovering Passive House

13:22 Living in a Passive House: Real Experiences

21:31 Building Better: The Future of Construction

27:06 The Origin of Performance Membranes

29:19 Growth and Industry Impact

30:08 Customer Retention and Training

31:09 Product Sponsorship and Alignment

31:48 The Evolution of Building Standards

33:01 The Importance of Proper Membrane Use

41:13 New Product Developments

46:38 The Role of Industry Collaboration

51:08 Supporting Apprentices and Future Builders

LINKS:

https://proclima.com.au/Performance Membranes:

https://membranes.build

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https://www.instagram.com/performancemembranesau/

Connect with us on Instagram: @themindfulbuilderpod

Connect with Hamish:

Instagram: @sanctumhomes

Website: www.yoursanctum.com.au/

Connect with Matt:

Instagram: @carlandconstructions

Website: www.carlandconstructions.com/