Why Is Building A Home Still So Hard? - Scott Hearne, Foment Collective - Ep 060

Why does building a home still feel so complicated, and could we be doing it differently? In this episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt sits down with Scott Hearne from Foment Collective to explore the pressures facing construction and the opportunities to build smarter. They discuss trade shortages, planning bottlenecks, modular and prefabricated homes, and why repeating the same design work on every project can hold the industry back. Scott explains how more consistent building components could improve efficiency without making every home look the same. They also explore imported tiny homes, the difference between a compliant building and a suitable site, and why choosing the cheapest product isn’t necessarily the same as finding good value. It’s a frank conversation about protecting homeowners, sharing knowledge and creating a building industry that works better for the people relying on it. Connect with Scott: Foment Collective: https://www.fomentcollective.com/ Scott’s podcast: Constructive Candour: https://www.fomentcollective.com/podcast Planning a renovation or new build? Book a free no-obligation consultation with MT Design Collective at mtdesign.com.au/consultation.