A Better Way of Building with Larry Clay | Friends of Build Magazine #72

<p>Episode Notes </p><p>Today Ted speaks with Larry Clay of Larry Clay Construction in British Columbia. Larry has experienced the highs and the lows of being a business owner, and now he focuses his energy on teaching others how to have equally successful businesses with a strong foundation in building science. </p><p>Larry shares his near-death experience, how he pulled through the financial crisis in 2008, and what it felt like when he finally won Builder of the Year in B.C – twice. His commitment to The Clay Way ensures his customers are always taken care of, and his desire to build above code ensures these homes are far superior to most. Join us as Larry dives into the nuts and bolts of how he builds smart in Canadian climates, and what he sees for the future of the industry.</p><p>TOPICS DISCUSSED</p><ul><li>[2:30] Teaching through short-form video </li><li>[6:00] Who is your audience?</li><li>[13:15] A terrible accident</li><li>[21:15] Paying back debt and Home Builder of the Year</li><li>[25:45] What is The Clay Way</li><li>[31:00] Building Science</li><li>[38:20] The importance of air-tight homes </li><li>[42:45] Window technology </li><li>[45:00] Home sizes in the age of sustainability </li><li>[47:30] Transitioning from teaching to construction </li><li>[50:45] Recruiting young people and industry shifts</li><li>[59:00] Most valuable experience - hardships </li></ul><p>CONNECT WITH GUEST</p><ul><li><a href="https://clayconstruction.ca/">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clay-construction-inc-">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theclayway/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/clayconstructioninc">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ClayconstructionCa">Youtube</a></li></ul><p>KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE</p><ul><li>You know, the clay way isn't some mysterious, we're better than the other builders. It's just 20 years in business.</li><li>The problem the industry might have is if you don't understand building science, we h