app02 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:44:14 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Pro Clima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Scalable Buildings” https://proclimanz.fireside.fm/tags/scalable%20buildings Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +1200 Welcome to the pro clima Podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering better building practices in New Zealand. Our mission is to inspire and educate people to create healthy, durable and energy-efficient buildings to live, learn, work and play in — now, and for generations to come. Throughout this podcast series, we will talk to architects, builders and homeowners delving into various aspects of building design, construction techniques, and sustainable living. Here's what you can expect from our episodes: Expert Interviews / Case Studies / Homeowner Perspectives / Emerging Trends and Technologies / Audience Engagement By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we hope to empower our audience with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create buildings that not only meet our immediate needs but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for all. Join us on this journey towards better building practices in New Zealand. en-us episodic Podcast by Pro Clima New Zealand Pro Clima NZ Ltd Welcome to the pro clima Podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering better building practices in New Zealand. Our mission is to inspire and educate people to create healthy, durable and energy-efficient buildings to live, learn, work and play in — now, and for generations to come. Throughout this podcast series, we will talk to architects, builders and homeowners delving into various aspects of building design, construction techniques, and sustainable living. Here's what you can expect from our episodes: Expert Interviews / Case Studies / Homeowner Perspectives / Emerging Trends and Technologies / Audience Engagement By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we hope to empower our audience with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create buildings that not only meet our immediate needs but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for all. Join us on this journey towards better building practices in New Zealand. no pro clima, pro, clima, proclima, pro clima podcast, proclima podcast, proclimapodcast Pro Clima NZ Ltd podcast@proclima.co.nz Epsiode 42: Briddging the Gap Between Design and Manufacture https://proclimanz.fireside.fm/42-podcast-johann-betz a831da26-e5c3-4753-9f2c-00d1c8899c30 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +1200 Pro Clima NZ Ltd full Pro Clima NZ Ltd In this episode, Johann explores how closer integration between design, manufacturing and assembly could improve productivity, quality and efficiency in construction. He discusses panelised prefabrication, DfMA and the potential to make high-performance timber housing more scalable and cost-competitive. 35:57 no <p>Simon and Johann discuss the gap between design and manufacture—and how bridging this gap unlocks greater productivity in construction. Johann explores why simply investing in bigger factories or new technology isn't the answer, and why modern high-performance buildings need to be designed with manufacture and assembly in mind from the outset.</p> <p>They discuss the potential of panelised prefabrication and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to improve productivity, quality and on-site efficiency, as well as the role of [OSM3604®](<a href="http://www.osm3604.nz" rel="nofollow noopener">www.osm3604.nz</a>) in supporting a more consistent approach to high-performance timber construction in New Zealand. Johann also shares his perspective on what it will take to make high-performance housing more scalable, more mainstream and more cost-competitive. Special Guest: Johann Betz.</p> design, manufacture, design for manufacture and assembly, construction productivity, construction technology, high-performance buildings, prefabrication, panelised prefabrication, high-performance timber construction, high-performance housing, Simon and Johann discuss the gap between design and manufacture—and how bridging this gap unlocks greater productivity in construction. Johann explores why simply investing in bigger factories or new technology isn't the answer, and why modern high-performance buildings need to be designed with manufacture and assembly in mind from the outset.

They discuss the potential of panelised prefabrication and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to improve productivity, quality and on-site efficiency, as well as the role of [OSM3604®](www.osm3604.nz) in supporting a more consistent approach to high-performance timber construction in New Zealand. Johann also shares his perspective on what it will take to make high-performance housing more scalable, more mainstream and more cost-competitive.

Special Guest: Johann Betz.

]]> Simon and Johann discuss the gap between design and manufacture—and how bridging this gap unlocks greater productivity in construction. Johann explores why simply investing in bigger factories or new technology isn't the answer, and why modern high-performance buildings need to be designed with manufacture and assembly in mind from the outset.

They discuss the potential of panelised prefabrication and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to improve productivity, quality and on-site efficiency, as well as the role of [OSM3604®](www.osm3604.nz) in supporting a more consistent approach to high-performance timber construction in New Zealand. Johann also shares his perspective on what it will take to make high-performance housing more scalable, more mainstream and more cost-competitive.

Special Guest: Johann Betz.

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