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The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Kurt Hegetschweiler about Leadership, Mindset & Building Better Construction BusinessesGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey team, welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, I chat with the high-energy and insight-packed Kurt Hegetschweiler, founder of Builders Coach and author of 'The Builders Business Coach'.Kurt’s worked with heaps of small to mid-sized builders across Australia, helping them build better, smarter and more profitable businesses. We unpack what sets high-performing businesses apart, from leadership and culture to the power of a growth mindset and setting clear goals....
2025-09-151h 21The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Anthony & Paul Mancini about Building a Luxury Brand in ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!G’day legends! On this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sat down with Anthony and Paul Mancini, the powerhouse brothers behind Mancini Made, one of Melbourne’s leading luxury residential builders. From stunning multimillion-dollar homes to their integrated ventures Framed and Home, these blokes have built more than just houses, they’ve built a brand.We unpack their journey from family roots in construction to delivering jaw-dropping homes worth $2M–$10M, and what...
2025-09-011h 10The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Richard Austin about Leading High-Performance Teams Without Being the Technical ExpertGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!G’day legends! On this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sat down with Richard Austin, CEO of Omnii, one of Australia’s leading fire engineering and services consultancies. But this chat isn’t really about fire… it’s about people.Richard’s leadership journey spans travel, insurance, finance, and now construction, and here’s the kicker: he’s not a technical expert in any of those fields. Instead, he brings a razor-sharp, people-first mindset that’s a...
2025-08-181h 24The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Tony Phillips about Modern Methods, Mindset Shifts, and Shaking up Construction with AltFormGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!G’day legends! In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I’m joined by Tony Phillips, Executive GM at AltForm, a bloke with deep industry roots and big ideas on doing things better.We unpack Tony’s journey from steel sheds in rural Vic to product innovation at AltForm, plus how they’re tackling speed, safety and sustainability on-site. We also get into culture, leadership, and shaking up a pretty traditional industry.If...
2025-08-041h 17The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Future Construction Pros about Cadetships, Career Paths and What They’re Really Looking For within industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends, welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!We’re handing the mic to the next generation in this episode, three sharp construction management students from RMIT: Lewis King, Abhishek Mithbavkar, and Sam Mandaliti.We dive into what it's really like preparing to enter the construction industry today. From navigating uni and cadetships to figuring out career paths, leadership expectations and workplace culture, they’ve got hones...
2025-07-211h 09The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Martin Deil about Facade Innovation, BIPV Technology and the Future of Self-Powering BuildingsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!In this episode, I chat with Martin Deil, CEO of ClearVue Technologies and a global façade veteran with 30+ years’ experience. From leading PERMASTEELISA to now driving solar glass innovation at ClearVue, Martin shares how façades are transforming into clean energy assets.Imagine a skyscraper wrapped in glass that powers itself completely. That’s not a pipe dream. ClearVue’s solar glass te...
2025-07-071h 14The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Liam Carmody about Property Investment, Buyer's Agents and Building a Property Portfolio for Long-Term GrowthGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!We’re shifting gears from design and delivery into the world of property investment. I had a great chat with Liam Carmody, General Manager at Palise Property, about how everyday Aussies can get started in building a property portfolio, even without loads of cash or experience.Liam’s career began in civil engineering before he moved into property development and investment. He shared how he u...
2025-06-231h 15The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Debbie Laporte about Landscape Architecture, Public Space Design and How It Shapes the Way We LiveGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!In this episode, we’re stepping into a part of the design world that often flies under the radar, but impacts all of us daily, landscape architecture. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Debbie Laporte, Director at Orterra, a Brisbane-based design practice making serious waves in shaping the way we move through, experience, and connect with public space.While we’ve hosted plen...
2025-06-091h 06The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Scott Hearne about Modern Methods of Construction, Standardisation & the Future of MMC in AustraliaGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! We're diving into one of the industry's hottest topics—Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—with Scott Hearne, Director of Integration & Innovation at Sensum.Scott breaks down what MMC actually means, why it's growing fast, and how it can help solve Australia’s housing crisis, improve efficiency, and drive long-term industry innovation. From timber framing to 3D printing and modular pods, we explore how MMC could...
2025-05-261h 12The Building Talks PodcastTalking with John Davies about Fixing Construction: Culture, Procurement & the Future of the IndustryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! Ever feel like the construction industry’s in a bit of strife? Well, you’re not alone - and neither is John Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA). I finally caught up with John to talk about the big stuff; industry reform, procurement chaos, cultural burnout, and what we can actually do to sort it out.We had a cracking chat...
2025-05-121h 06The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Dr Gretchen Gagel about Leadership, Culture & Women Thriving in ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I had a brilliant chat with Dr Gretchen Gagel, a global construction leader with 40 years of experience across the US, Australia, and beyond. She’s the founder of Women Thriving in Construction and a key voice in driving cultural change in the industry. With her new book, Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction, launching May 2025, she’s sha...
2025-04-281h 20The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Nauman Akhtar about Building Services, Data Centres & How AI is Shaping ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I had a great yarn with Nauman Akhtar, one of Melbourne’s go-to guys in the world of building services. He’s worked with some big names—D&E Air Conditioning, Multiplex, and Kapitol Group—and now he’s running the show at his own outfit, INSITE Advisory Group.We got stuck into what building services are all about—the gear and systems behind the scenes th...
2025-04-141h 18The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Damien Quinn about Construction, Tech Start-ups & AI: From Cadet to CEO!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I’m catching up with Damien Quinn, a bloke who’s made the bold move from construction project management to tech entrepreneur. Starting out as a cadet while studying, he climbed the ranks at Multiplex, then took the leap into software, start-ups, and securing capital to grow—and he’s got some cracking insights to share!We chat about the shift from building sites to softw...
2025-03-311h 23The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Ralph Horne & Louise Dorignon About the Unintended Consequences of Creating a Carbon-Neutral Built EnvironmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into a fascinating and thought-provoking topic—Post Carbon Inclusion.Our guests for this episode are Ralph Horne and Louise Dorignon from RMIT University in Melbourne. Ralph is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor at the College of Design and Social Context, while Louise serves as the Vice Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Together, along with others they’ve co-authored Post Carbon...
2025-03-171h 30The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Mick Hawes About Mastering Mindset, Building Success, and Leading in ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of The Building Talks Podcast!This week, I’m chatting with Mick Hawes, a high-performance business coach specialising in the construction industry. As a bestselling author and former elite sports coach with Tennis Australia, Mick brings a unique perspective on achieving success in both business and life.We dive into practical strategies for boosting productivity, profitability, and time management while building stronger, more effective te...
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The Building Talks PodcastEpisode 7: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Taking Your First Steps into Property DevelopmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to the final episode of the How to BE a Property Developer Series on The Building Talks Podcast!In this wrap-up episode, Steve Chandler and I tackle the big question: What’s next? If you’ve been following along and are eager to dip your toes into property development, this episode is your guide to taking those all-important first steps.We chat about: ✅ Property development as a learned skill...
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The Building Talks PodcastEpisode 6: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About De-Risking Property DevelopmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to the penultimate episode of The Building Talks Podcast for the How to BE a Property Developer Series! This week, Steve Chandler and I explore the all-important topic of delivery in property development—breaking it down into pre-construction design, risk management, and navigating the construction phase.In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Delivery as both a design and construction process. ✅ The critical roles architects and engineers play in the developm...
2024-12-161h 24The Building Talks PodcastTalking with George Abraham about Leadership, Innovation, and Building Culture in ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to the final episode of The Building Talks Podcast Season 3! I’m Martin Preece, and I’m thrilled to close this season with an inspiring conversation featuring George Abraham, Managing Director of Hickory —one of Australia’s most innovative construction companies.George shares his journey from starting without industry connections to becoming a leader in the construction space. We chat about his approach to fostering innovation, building a strong com...
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The Building Talks PodcastEpisode 5: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Mastering Revenue in Property DevelopmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Ready to crack the code on generating revenue in property development? In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I’m joined once again by Steve Chandler, our resident expert for the How to BE a Property Developer Series. This time, we’re talking all things revenue—the essential part of any development project that gets cashback in your pocket after months (or even years) of hard work.Steve and I...
2024-12-021h 21The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Rory Hunter about MODEL's Bold Moves within the Build-to-Rent space, Sustainable Living, and their flagship projects coming to Abbotsford, MelbourneGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to this week’s episode of The Building Talks Podcast! I’m Martin Preece, and I’m chatting with Rory Hunter, founder and CEO of Model, a pioneering build-to-rent development and investment group. Rory’s journey into property development is incredible—starting in 2005 when he bought an island in Cambodia, transformed it into a world-renowned holiday resort, and later returned to Australia to establish Model, now making waves in the build-to-rent space.We dive in...
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The Building Talks PodcastEpisode 4: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler about Navigating Authority Approvals and Building Key Relationships in Property DevelopmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! I’m Martin Preece, and this is Episode 4 of our special How to BE a Property Developer Series with the insightful Steve Chandler. This time, we’re getting into the real work behind managing authority approvals and handling the people side of property development—basically, how to keep everything on track without causing any friction!Steve and I dig into the entire approv...
2024-11-1859 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Robert Pradolin about Australia’s Housing Crisis, Compassionate Capitalism, and Private Sector SolutionsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! I’m Martin Preece, and in this episode, I’m diving into Australia’s housing crisis with the insightful and passionate Rob Pradolin. Rob’s a seasoned pro in property development, having spent years with big names like Australand (now Frasers) and leading his own projects since he was 23. He's not only got the know-how but a deep drive to tackle the housing crisis head-on...
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The Building Talks PodcastEpisode 3: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Feasibility and Financial InsightsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast, and Episode 3 of our special How to BE a Property Developer Series with me, Martin Preece, and our expert guest for all seven episodes, Steve Chandler.This week, we’re tackling feasibility studies—one of the trickiest parts of property development! Last time, we covered acquisition; now we’re diving into the ins and outs of feasibility. Steve breaks down the three essential types of fea...
2024-11-041h 12The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Tom Macrokanis about 3D Printing, Robotics, and Revolutionising ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to another exciting episode of The Building Talks Podcast with me, Martin Preece! This week, I had an awesome chat with Tom Macrokanis, founder and director of Macro3D and Macrofab, a fabrication and engineering firm in Victoria.We dive into Tom’s work at Macro 3D, where he's shaking up the construction world with 3D concrete printing solutions. What's really cool about Tom? He’s not your typical construction pro—...
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The Building Talks PodcastEp 2 - BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler about Acquisition Phase of Property DevelopmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to Episode 2 of our special 7-part How to BE a Property Developer Series, on The Building Talks Podcast!Throughout this season, I'll be chatting with Steve Chandler CEO of LEFTA Group and Director at the Property Development Institute. In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of the ins and outs of property development, diving into the nitty-gritty details of Property Acquisition, and how this can ma...
2024-10-211h 10The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Nick Travers about Designing Melbourne's Iconic Hospitality VenuesGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! In this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Nick Travers, the owner and director of Techne Architects. Nick’s firm has made a big name for itself here in Melbourne, designing some of the city’s most iconic hospitality venues. From trendy cafés to buzzing pubs and restaurants, Techni Architects is all about creating spaces that Melburnians love to hang out in.Nick’...
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The Building Talks PodcastEp 1 - Talking with Steve Chandler about the new "How to BE a Property Developer Series"Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Have you ever considered Property Development as a side-hustle, a way to build wealth or add to your retirement fund, or perhaps because your entrepreneurial sprit is itching to have a crack and Development? Well, welcome to the first episode of our special 7 part How to BE a Property Developer Series, which will run along side our usual fortnightly podcast episodes.For this 7 part series I’m thrilled to have Steve Chandler back on...
2024-10-0724 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Chris Ong about Modular Construction and SYNC’s Game-Changing Bathroom PodsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Chris Ong, Managing Director of SYNC. Sync has made a name for itself in the modular construction space, particularly with bathroom pods, having delivered an impressive 29,000 units so far! We dove into Chris's fascinating career journey, from his early days as a Project and Contract Administrator up to his more recent leadership roles within Hickory, o...
2024-09-301h 11The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Ciara Ritchie about Breaking Barriers: A Young Woman's Journey in the Construction IndustryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to this episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week we chat with Ciara Ritchie, a young construction professional in the early stages of her career in the industry. We often hear of the challenges younger professionals face early in their career, and we all recognise the shortage of female participation (and retention) within the Construction space, so this week, Ciara provided some insights, from her perspective.In this episode, she opens up about her journey...
2024-09-161h 03The Building Talks PodcastTransforming Construction & Property Businesses: Brian Sands on Leadership, Turnarounds, and GrowthGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast. This time, I had a fantastic chat with Brian Sands, a former CEO turned corporate advisor who specialises in business turnaround and growth, particularly within the construction and property sectors. Brian’s journey from labourer to CEO and now to business coach is nothing short of inspiring.We explored his transition from hands-on roles to strategic leadership and how he's now helping organisations either stabilise or expand. Brian sh...
2024-09-021h 12The Building Talks PodcastInside Project Management: Ronan Walsh and Alan Findlater on Shaping the Future of ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Get ready for a cracking episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I sat down with Ronan Walsh and Alan Findlater, the directors of Newbridge, for a deep dive into the world of consulting and client-side project management. Both legends in Melbourne’s construction scene, Ronan and Alan have built impressive careers since meeting back in 2008 while working at DCWC. They shared stories about their journey into the industry, from their early days in head contracting to launching Newbridge in 2019, bri...
2024-08-191h 18The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Mathew Aitchison about Australia's Housing Crisis all things Modular Construction, Industrialised building and MMCGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! We're pumped to bring you this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast! We had a cracker of a chat with Professor Mathew Aitchison, the CEO of Building 4.0 CRC. With Australia facing a housing crisis and cost-of-living pressures, modular construction and offsite prefabrication are being talked up as potential solutions. We dive into the big issues in construction and property, breaking down the challenges, innovative solutions, and who's going to make it all happen. Mathew, also an architecture professor at Monash University, shares...
2024-08-051h 17The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Adrien Mamet About Improving Construction: Mental Health, Apprentice Support, and Industry InnovationsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! In this week’s episode of The Building Talks Podcast, we chat with Adrien Mamet, Managing Director of Mamet Homes and co-founder of BuildUp Australia and BuildUp Apprentice. Adrien shares his journey from a dedicated tradie to a successful luxury home builder in Queensland, addressing key issues like apprenticeships, mental health, and construction quality.Adrien provides valuable insights into the gaps in apprenticeship training and the need for improved mental health support in the construction industry. This episode is a must-listen fo...
2024-07-221h 27The Building Talks PodcastUnlocking Urban Potential: Exploring YIMBYism with Jonathan O'BrienGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast! Today, we're delving into the world of YIMBYism with Jonathan O'Brien, Lead Organiser of YIMBY Melbourne. YIMBY, or "Yes In My Backyard," offers proactive solutions to Australia's housing crisis, exploring planning regulations, heritage overlays, and the "missing middle" housing concept. Jonathan discusses how increasing urban density near CBDs can expand housing options.We also explore ideological debates on urban development, from left-wing to right-wing perspectives, balancing progress and preservation. Jonathan's insights...
2024-07-081h 09The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Greg Tupicoff about Navigating Urban Planning and Property Development in AustraliaGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast! We’re thrilled to bring you an in-depth chat with Greg Tupicoff, General Manager of Developments at Alder Group in Brisbane. Greg’s journey from planning to property development gives him a unique perspective on how these two worlds intersect.In this episode, we dive into planning and development, focusing on Southeast Queensland where Greg is based, but also touching upon the other States in Australia. We discuss the ins and outs...
2024-06-241h 24The Building Talks PodcastUncovering Hidden Challenges: Land and Water Contamination in Aussie Construction with Stantec's Bobby Wang & Geordie McMillan!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast! Have you ever noticed how on shows like Grand Designs, whenever they start digging for basements or substructures, they always hit some unexpected snag with costs or conditions? Well, we're diving into that today!I had an amazing chat with Bobby Wang and Geordie McMillan, senior environmental specialists at Stantec, a top-notch engineering firm. We dug into the nitty-gritty of land and water contamination and its impact on the built environment...
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Crushing It In Construction#82 Calling All Employers! It's Time For A Recruitment Masterclass With Martin PreeceWelcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.Joining this week is Martin Preece from Building Environs Recruitment in Melbourne.Now, recruiters often get a bad rep. But Martin is one of the good ones, and he's here to share everything you need to know to maximise the business-recruiter relationship and scope out the best talent in the industry.This is a masterclass for employers out there - it's time to elevate your online presence, work in lockstep with recruiters, be honest about the company's shortfalls...
2024-05-2836 minThe Building Talks PodcastSolving Australia's Construction Labour Shortage: Insights from Robert Sobyra of BuildSkills AustraliaGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to this week's episode of the Building Talks podcast! We're excited to welcome back Robert Sobyra from BuildSkills Australia. You might remember Robert from when he was with the Australian Constructors Association. Now at BuildSkills Australia, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.In this episode, we dive into BuildSkills Australia, Robert's role, and tackle hot topics in the construction industry. We chat about apprenticeships, migration, and strategies to attract more people into trades in Australia. With a looming...
2024-05-271h 01The Building Talks PodcastUnlocking Australian Property Development Challenges: In-Depth Discussion with Industry Expert Illan SamuelGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! Join us for a captivating conversation with Illan Samuel, founder of Samuel Property, as we delve into the dynamic world of construction and property development in Australia, specifically in Victoria. Discover valuable insights into market conditions, challenges, and opportunities in today's landscape.Key takeaways include the importance of finding opportunities, building relationships, and networking effectively in property development. Learn how experience, strategic approaches, and collaboration play vital roles in navigating the evolving industry.
2024-05-061h 27The Building Talks PodcastStrategies for Thriving towards Retirement Age, Construction Careers: A Building Talks Special with David FisherGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! Welcome to another insightful episode of the Building Talks Podcast! In this edition, we're diving into the later stages of a construction career with our special guest, David Fisher. With over four decades of industry experience, David shares invaluable insights on navigating retirement age in construction. From his roots in New Zealand to wearing multiple hats in the sector, David's journey offers a wealth of knowledge. Now at 61, he's contemplating how to maintain momentum while embracing a more relaxed pace in th...
2024-04-221h 14The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Dan Burmeister and Chris Bertacco about 'pivoting' during the Pandemic, reaching the milestone of delivering 100+ Cladding projects, and life within the competitive Fit-out sector!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! This week's podcast episode is a real treat! I had a chat with two of the directors at St Ferrer, a mid-tier building contractor in Port Melbourne. They've got quite the story to share – from being a fit-out and refurbishment contractor to becoming a top player in cladding remediation projects. In this episode, we meet Dan Burmeister and Chris Bertacco, each with their own unique journey into the construction world. Chris, haling from a non-traditional background, started off in the restaurant biz...
2024-04-081h 15The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Justin McGrath about Growing Leadership skills, Crafting a Career, and Progressing and Mastering CapabilityGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! This week, I had an awesome chat with Justin McGrath, the construction director at DeLuca Corp in Brisbane. Justin's journey to becoming Construction Director is super interesting – he started out as an Apprentice on the tools, worked his way up through different roles, and now he's killing it in his current gig. We talked about everything from the importance of apprenticeships to mastering new skills as you climb the career ladder. Justin shared some really valuable insights into developing Leadership skills and...
2024-03-251h 23The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Jordan Skinner about Crafting a Construction Brand and marketing a Construction firm, specifically to attract top performers!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! In this episode, I had a great chat with Jordan Skinner, who runs Moonshot Media, a cool company helping construction organisations build strong brands and ace their marketing game. We dove deep into how to make your company stand out, attract top talent, and create a killer recruitment strategy. Oh, and Jordan hosts an awesome podcast called "Crushing It in Construction" where he talks to industry bigshots every week. We didn't chat about that today, but it's definitely worth a listen...
2024-02-261h 12The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Steven Chandler about the Ins and Outs of Property DevelopmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! This week, we took a fascinating dive into the world of property development with the one and only Steven Chandler! With over 20 years of experience in both construction and development, Steven's insights are like treasure troves - he's actively developing projects as the CEO of LEFTA Corporation whilst coaching and mentoring future Development professionals, in his role as Director of Property Development Institute. From the ins and outs of what drives a developer to the big-picture challenges they face, we covered i...
2024-02-121h 31The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Simon McFadden about Designing, Building and Other Considerations that go into Creating Data CentresGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! In the latest episode of The Building Talks Podcast, we're venturing into the fascinating world of data centres, a booming asset class making waves in Australia's development landscape.To unravel the mysteries, I had the pleasure of chatting with Simon McFadden, Industry Director at Aurecon, the International Consulting Engineering firm. Simon, with his wealth of experience, shares insights into what data centres are, their growth drivers, and the unique challenges in constructing and delivering these tech hubs.If you're...
2024-01-2959 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Phil Hendy about Revolutionising Construction with Lean WisdomGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends! Buckle up for a seriously cool chat in our latest episode! I hung out with Phil Hendy, the brains behind Innovation and Continuous Improvement at McConnell Dowell and also a Director of 'Lean Construction ANZ' (aka LCANZ). Phil's breaking ground as our first guest from the civil infrastructure engineering scene, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer.We dove deep into the world of 'Lean' construction—think principles, attitudes, and clever problem-solving approaches. Wondering why alliances are the secret sauce for...
2024-01-151h 21The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Jono Conley, who returns for a deep dive into hiring, snagging a top role, and a look at the markets from a recruitment, jobs and career perspectiveGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! This week, we've got a treat for you – the return of Jono Conley, the Director of Concise Recruitment, who rocked our podcast last year with one of the top five episodes! We go way back, so this episode has more of a matey vibe. Ignore any tech hiccups (such as 'Frank' my dog barking at a delivery driver) – just two mates having a chat. We delve into the past 12 months, offer a sneak peek into what 2024 might unfold, and share insights on career move...
2023-12-181h 34The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Matt Stevens about Shaping the Future of Aussie Construction: From Academic Insights to AI and ProductivityGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, folks! This week, I took a stroll into the academic side of construction with a laid-back chat featuring Matt Stevens, Senior Lecturer for construction at Western Sydney University. Matt, who's also a VP and fellow of the Australian Institute of Building, might not be swinging the hammers right now, but his academic insights into the construction world are golden. We dove into topics like what drives students entering the industry, how to keep academic syllabuses relevant, and a bunch of other cool stuff.
2023-12-041h 30The Building Talks PodcastTimber Tales: Talking with Nick Hewson about all things 'Engineered Timber', and the evolution of Tall Mass Timber Buildings in AustraliaGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, folks! This week on the podcast, I had a ripper of a chat with Nick Hewson, the brain behind Arboralis. Nick's journey from structural engineer to a timber maestro is a story worth tuning in for. Arboralis is his brainchild, fuelled by a love for all things mass timber and engineered goodness.We rolled up our sleeves and got into the nitty-gritty of wood—engineered timber, cross-laminated timber (CLT), you name it. Nick spilled the beans on how it's made, where it's made...
2023-11-201h 16The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Matthew Mackey about the Construction Boom, Collaboration, and Industry Challenges in QueenslandGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In our latest podcast, I sat down with one of the industry's most highly regarded leaders, Matthew Mackey, from Arcadis, and dived headfirst into the world of Aussie construction. If you're a construction enthusiast, this one's for you – it's like striking gold (Coast). We went deep into the future of Queensland's construction scene, which is about to explode! Matthew spilled the beans on all the upcoming projects, what they mean, the hurdles, and how they'll shake things up. But we didn't stop there. We explored ho...
2023-11-071h 15The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Mark Hughes, Senior Site Manager about his 40 Years in ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mark Hughes, a true legend in the construction world. With over 40 years of experience, he's left his mark on big-name projects with companies like Leightons, Mirvac, Multiplex, Probuild, John Holland, Kane, and more. Our conversation was a deep dive into the life of a Senior Site Manager, and Mark shared insights that can't be found in textbooks.Mark's journey, from building connections with tradespeople to what it takes to excel as a Site...
2023-10-231h 08The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Jeremy McLeod about Building Sustainability: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Architecture and Housing for AllGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I had a fantastic chat with Jeremy McLeod, a familiar name in Melbourne's architecture scene. He's the brains behind Breathe Architecture, known for their awesome sustainable designs in various projects, especially affordable urban housing in Melbourne. Jeremy is also the Founder of Nightingale Housing, the specialist nonprofit property development company, specialising in affordable housing.During our chat, Jeremy spilled the beans on how he ended up in architecture, almost becoming a Structural Engineer – you'll have a good laugh when you hear tha...
2023-10-0950 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Martin Fenn about Revolutionising Construction: Exploring Modern Methods of Construction & SustainabilityGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I enjoyed chatting with another Martin - Martin Fenn. Martin is the Lead for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) for the 'Chartered Institute of Building' across the entire Oceania Region. He is widely regarded within the MMC / DfMA space and focusses his work on enhancing Modern Methods of Construction and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) processes and the benefits of this form of construction.He actually began his career 'on the tools', working as a carpenter. From there, he moved i...
2023-09-251h 15The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Ryan Treweek about Building Trust and Relationships, Profits, Pitfalls, & Progress, Quality Control Revolution, and Construction Culture & InnovationGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I had a great chat with Ryan Treweek. If you're in the construction biz, Ryan's probably a familiar name. He spent a chunk of his career at Multiplex, where he wore different hats, starting as a Contract Administrator, then moving into contract and commercial management. Later, he ventured into the exciting world of business development with Icon, where he stayed for quite some time. Recently, Ryan stepped into the role of Director at Visibuild, which we'll dive into during the podcast.No...
2023-09-111h 22The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Liam Casey, about building a career in construction after arriving with 'no local experience', resilience, managing people and leading teams and much more besidesGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!It was great to have a chat today with Liam Casey, who's the Pre-Construction Manager at Alchemy Construct. Our conversation delved into various topics, we began discussing the current state of the recruitment market and the negative consequences when construction professionals choose to change jobs too frequently. When it comes to career development, we talked about Liam's journey into estimating, the setbacks he encountered, how he overcame them and making the best of opportunities when they present; we touched on the importance of resilience in...
2023-08-281h 20The Building Talks PodcastTalking Architectural Insights: Design, Education, and Client Perspectives in the Built Environment - A Conversation with Sarah BallGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Ball, the Principal Architect for the education and science sector at Woods Bagot. With her extensive expertise in the built environment, Sarah offered valuable insights into the design and development of projects within this sector. During our conversation, we delved into her career journey, discussing how she entered the field of architecture. We also explored various aspects of architecture, including fee structures, the distinction between good and bad design, and achieving positive design outcomes.
2023-08-141h 09The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Eliza Carbines about bidding and tendering for work, how to craft a great bid for any size of project, whilst avoiding the common pitfalls frequently seen in failed bidsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Eliza Carbines, the Founding Director of Tender Relief. Eliza brings a wealth of experience in tender and bid management, spanning across various industries, including the built environment. Tender Relief was established around five years ago and specialises in understanding, supporting and delivering tenders that appeal to procurement requirements in any market.During our conversation, we delved into the nuances between public and private sector tendering, exploring the different approaches and processes involved. Eliza shared val...
2023-07-311h 13The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Belinda Coates about her career journey from Marketing to Engineering, Perspectives on Architecture, Engineering, and Leadership, Innovation and InclusionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I had an insightful discussion with Belinda Coates, a well-known figure in the industry who has made a significant impact within the built environment space. Belinda currently serves as the CEO of leading Engineering firm, ADP Consulting. Her impressive career includes being a Founder and Director of TEN Women, a previous role as Director of Client and Strategy at Slattery, and various positions at Woods Bagot, Hassell, and even in the legal sector. We delved into her background, tracing her journey from a...
2023-07-171h 10The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Hacia Atherton about Diversity & Trades: Pathways, Challenges, and OpportunitiesGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week, I had the pleasure of having a chat with Hacia Atherton, whose family has a proud legacy in the trades industry that spans multiple generations. Her great great grandfather played a pivotal role in championing eight-hour working days for the industry. Today, Hacia is the founder of Empowered Women in Trades, a company committed to promoting gender diversity in the trades. Our discussion revolved around the importance of boosting the representation of women in these fields and exploring ways to encourage their active par...
2023-07-031h 06The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Robert Sobyra about the real data behind the housing crisis, construction insolvencies, a medium-long term look at the labour shortage, productivity and much more!!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's episode, I had a captivating conversation with Robert Sobyra, who is Head of Policy, at the Australian Constructors Association (ACA). Rob's unique position allowed us to delve into the data and insights behind the current state of the horizontal (commercial buildings) and vertical (infrastructure) construction market. As the Head of Policy, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the facts that lie beneath the headlines. We explored pressing topics such as the housing crisis, the facts behind insolvencies, and uncovering surprising rea...
2023-06-191h 04The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Sonya Miller about her career, experiences, and thoughts on Melbourne's Construction & Property sectorGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's episode, I was joined by Sonya Miller, the Founding Director of Armitage Jones, the Consulting Project Management and Development Firm, and Dynamic Property Group, a boutique property development business. Sonya and I had a wide-ranging conversation about her experiences in the construction and property industry. We discussed how she progressed into then progressing her career, some of the challenges faced by the industry, managing risk and how it affects the market and approaching the selection of head contractors for a pr...
2023-06-051h 08The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Mark Flynn, a sub-contractor's view of the risks and challenges within the construction industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, I was joined by Mark Flynn, the Owner and Founder of the specialised brick, block and masonry subcontractor, Brickit. During this conversation, we talked a little bit about Mark's background, setting up a sub-contracting business, looking for good clients to partner with, and his view of successfully delivering works on a construction site.Having worked on a couple of Seasons of Channel Nine's The Block, we touched upon those experiences and how over the last few years, he has a...
2023-05-221h 11The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Sean Ryan about his career journey into Property Development, and all things Build-to-Rent (BtR)Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's episode, Sean Ryan, the Development Director of Greystar, joined me for a discussion. Greystar is an international multifaceted real estate organisation and one of the largest Build-to-Rent developers in the industry. During our conversation, Sean shared insights about his career journey, starting with his background in Structural Engineering and how he transitioned into development. He discussed the process of developing his knowledge, expertise, and experience in the field of development and the learnings he gained moving into the property development s...
2023-05-081h 21The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Cian Brennan about construction contract risk, margin and cash-flow, and an up to date look at the current financial issues affecting the building industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cian Brennan, the Managing Director of Quantum Contract Solutions. Cian has an extensive experience in the construction industry, having worked in Ireland, the Middle East, and Australia. His company now operates in New Zealand, Australia, and the US, supporting building firms with signing lower risk contracts, improving cash flow, and increasing profit margin.He has spent nearly two decades in the industry, beginning his career in quantity surveying and cost engineering. Fo...
2023-04-251h 13The Building Talks PodcastTalking with David de Propertis about Consulting Project Management, Build to Rent (BtR), his unique experiences working in development, consulting Project management, quantity surveying and within head contractingGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's episode, I was joined by David De Propertis, Director of Essence Project Management, a national project management consulting company with offices in Sydney, Brisbane and of course, Melbourne!David has a unique perspective on the industry. He began his career as a Quantity Surveyor in the consulting QS space, before stepping across to work within head contracting; initially as a Cost Planner, before moving into a Development Management/Project Management position over his time with Grocon. He has worked as a...
2023-04-101h 26The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Mike Ashcroft, Co-Founder of EstimateOne. We talk start-ups, technology and taking the step from construction, into SaaSGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we’re joined by Mike Ashcroft. Mike is one of the Co-founders of EstimateOne, the web-based tendering platform that many construction professionals in Australia (especially those involved in estimating), will have been using (or at least, aware of), for a number of years.EstimateOne is an Australian software company, which provides the construction industry with easier access and a more efficient tendering process and engagement between head contractors, and sub-contractors. Now expanding internationally, it is unquestionably the top, web...
2023-03-271h 09The Building Talks PodcastTalking with David Caputo & Andrew Deveson - celebrating 5 years of Kapitol Group! We discuss the business, challenges and aspirations of a head contractor and the future for the marketGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we speak with David Caputo & Andrew Deveson, the Founders and Directors of Kapitol Group, the No1 Best Company to work for in Australia (2022) and who join us in this episode to celebrate their 5th birthday as a company.We talked about their background in Construction prior to founding Kapitol Group, how they turned the challenges provided by the Covid lockdowns, into positives and how they have grown the company to a $400M business, in such a short period of...
2023-03-131h 31The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Simon McCarthy and Adam Jordan about Pre-fab, Modern Methods of Construction, DfMA construction philosophy and all things modularGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this first episode of Season 3, I was joined by Simon McCarthy, Principal Engineer and Adam Jordan, the Asia Pacific Lead who both work at Bryden Wood. A multi-national company and a pioneer in the MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) and the Platform approach to DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly).In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the difference between MMC and DfMA, on-site vs off-site construction, the uptake of MMC in Australia and the capabilities influences and trends in the A...
2023-02-271h 17
Love Machine with James PreeceHealing to Happy with Laura MartinAre You Ready to Heal Trauma From Your Past?
If you've been in a past relationship where you felt unsafe, unsupported, or unable to express yourself, you may be suffering from trauma.
This can manifest in many ways, including feeling isolated, misunderstood, or unable to trust. If you're struggling to heal from these past relationships then you'll love this podcast episode.
To help, James interviewed the amazing Laura Patricia Martin.
Laura Patricia Martin is the founder of the Healing to Happy Brand. She is a trauma Specialist helping women r...
2023-02-2039 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Jono Conley about all things Built Environment RecruitmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we speak with Jono Conley, the Director of Concise Recruitment and one of Melbourne's most successful recruiters in the commercial construction building space.Jono has the best part of 20 years of expertise recruiting in the construction industry, both here in Melbourne and in the UK. He is well known for his honest and straight-shooting communication style and for getting straight to the point in any topic. He is an expert in the field and has extensive market knowledge...
2022-12-191h 16The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Dan Hill about the Design of Melbourne's CBD and suburbs, and the effect of the built environment on culture and the spaces we live, work and play withinGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talk with Dan Hill, who is currently the Director of the Melbourne School of Design, in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. Put simply, Dan has unique experiences as a designer, urbanist, educator, and leader across multiple industries - and has lived and worked across some of the world's best cities, where he has developed a deep understanding of culture, buildings, places and cities; how we work, love and live within them.
2022-12-121h 23The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Michael Bowles about mental health & suicide in the construction industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Michael Bowles, a former Estimator who is now a Suicide Researcher & Academic specialising within the construction industry.In this podcast, we talk about Mick's experience working in the construction industry and his progression in the role of an Estimator - and then what triggered him into a change of direction and focussing on researching the effects of Suicide within Construction. Mick discusses his work and research into the topic and some of the re...
2022-11-281h 15The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Charles Hammersla about managing large portfolio's of properties, and all things Facilities ManagementGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talk with Charles Hammersla, who heads up the Facilities Management team at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing in excess of 600 properties across Australia, on behalf of the National Australia Bank (NAB).Charles is the Facilities Management Association (FMA), Facilities Manager of the year for 2021! So who better to speak with about Facilities Management?!?We covered a wide variety of topics, from how he got into FM, the role of a Facilities Manager, developing the process that delivers defects-free projects, t...
2022-11-141h 01The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Clem Newton–Brown about the future of air taxis and freight drones and how the property industry can jump into this billion dollar industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Clem Newton-Brown, the Founder and CEO of Skyportz. Clem served as Melbourne's Deputy Lord Mayor from 1999 to 2001. He has an extensive experience in government relations, critical strategy, politics in general, tourism, planning, consulting, and project management, which enables him to play a significant role in his current position in developing Skyportz, the company creating the framework for air taxis and freight drones.We discuss his role at Skyportz, the future of air taxis, an...
2022-11-0153 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Dan Gaebler about his book The Centred Tradie, rage and anxiety in the construction industry and how he overcame themGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we spoke with Dan Gaebler. Dan is the owner of Laser Plumbing, a specialist subcontractor in Sydney operating across commercial and residential & maintenance sectors. He is also the Author of a best selling book called "The Centred Tradie" - detailing his experiences with anger, anxiety and life in the construction industry.We discussed his book and his thoughts on the stress and strains involved in the construction industry. Dan describes the coping mechanisms he took to overcome hi...
2022-10-171h 16The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Tony Isaacson about his 40-year career at Kane Construction and his love for all things constructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Tony Isaacson - current Chairperson of the Robin Boyd Foundation, whilst amongst many other interests part of the Portable Buildings World Heritage Nomination Task Force (better known as PBWHNTF ...😂😂😂) and as a Tutor at the University of Melbourne.With a 40 year career at Kane Construction, 17 of which as the Managing Director - who better to hear from about his experiences and thoughts on the construction industry?In this episode, we discuss his long career in...
2022-10-031h 27The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Ruth Wilson about the role of an Architect and Architectural practice in the Built Environment, the process of designing buildings, and 21 years of ArchitectusGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talked with Ruth Wilson – a hugely well-regarded leader within the Architecture sector, Board Member & Principal at Architectus. Architectus are a leading national Architecture practice with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide.Ruth talks about the early stages of her career and why she got into Architecture. We spoke about how Architecture changed over the years, some of the projects she and Architectus have been part of, the process of building a client relationship, taking that scope and...
2022-09-191h 16The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Dr Natalie Galea about her (construction) research into the 5 day work week, gender equality, work hours, and the mental & physical health impacts from working in the construction industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Dr. Natalie Galea – Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at The University of New South Wales, and former Australian Olympian!After representing Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in Judo, she worked in the construction industry for 15 years until 2015; a career that took her through Australia, North Africa, and the Middle East - delivering large-scale building projects within local and international Tier 1 construction companies.More recently she has undertaken a...
2022-09-061h 27The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Alice Hanna about the role of People & Culture in Australia's No1 Place to work (2022)Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talked with Alice Hanna – People and Culture Manager at Kapitol Group. Alice has recently been nominated for Australian and HR Manager of the Year and has worked tirelessly to have helped Kapitol Group pick up #1 Best Places to Work in Australia for 2022! She knows her stuff! Alice gives us her insights on the importance of the role of people and culture in the business, creating a good culture within a large builder and the steps needed to get there...
2022-08-231h 00The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Gemma Nugent about the Legal terms within Construction, Engineering, and PropertyGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Gemma Nugent – the principal lawyer at SoundLegal. She is a construction, engineering and consulting contract specialist. Gemma holds a unique perspective on the Construction & Property industry, having worked extensively with subcontractors, contractors, principals and consultants on major infrastructure, construction and consulting projects in both the private and public sector. Gemma started her legal career as the Associate to Justice Neville Owen at the Supreme Court of Western Australia before working as Corporate Council for Inte...
2022-08-081h 12The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Barry Laycock about all things Quantity Surveying and construction costs into the futureGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talked with Barry Laycock - Director of Slattery, a national Quantity Surveying firm based in Melbourne. Barry give us his expert opinion of the strong fundamental position of the Melbourne Construction & Property Sector and some insight into the pressures currently faced by the industry.In addition, we discuss the important function Quantity Surveying plays through design and project de-risking, the differences between the Australian and the UK market in the Quantity Surveying space. We also spoke ab...
2022-07-2658 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Aaron McEwan about hybrid work environment, working from home, and the future of leadershipGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Aaron McEwan – a Psychologist, Business Coach, Strategic Advisor, and Vice President for Research & Advisory at Gartner, a specialist consulting organization within the HR space.Aaron is about as well placed a specialist as anyone in Australia to discuss the future of work conditions in a post pandemic world and relate his knowledge to the Construction and Property industries.We spoke at length about Hybrid work conditions, the effects that might have on Property and Construction in...
2022-07-121h 21The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Marty Sadlier about cost inflation, construction costs, the unintended effect of The Home Builder Grant and underinsurance,Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talked with Marty Sadlier - Founding Director & Owner of MCG Quantity Surveyors, a national Quantity Surveying firm with nine offices around Australia.We talked about cost inflation, insurance, and issues relating to Australian properties with a bit of focus on the residential home building market. We also spoke about the perfect storm of cost escalations and his feedback on when we can expect prices to slow down in the building and construction industry. Amongst other things, in...
2022-06-281h 05The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Nathan Theos about good relationships and engagement between developers, general contractors, and subcontractors for project successGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Nathan Theos, a well-known construction professional who has worked for large Tier one organisations like Probuild, Multiplex, and Built. He’s also the Managing Director at Construction Collaborative, his own company.We spoke about his view on the D&C contract, ECI and competitively tendered projects, combative relationships in Construction and how to resolve them, managing challenging projects (including Wembley Stadium in the UK), and other topics relating to the relationship and the engagement between developers, hea...
2022-06-141h 16The Building Talks PodcastTalking with David Down about his experiences as an EstimatorGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talked with David Down - a vastly experienced Senior Estimator who has worked within some of Melbourne's most iconic builders and currently pricing some of the largest towers hitting our skyline at Crema Group. We spoke about how he started his career in the construction industry, his experiences in estimating, and how he became a well-renowned Estimator. We also talked about his previous projects, the pressures and challenges of being an Estimator, and how he overcame them. ...
2022-05-311h 00The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Mark Pomeroy about Development, Risk, Construction and Successful Projects!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talk with Mark Pomeroy - of Pomeroy Pacific, one of Australia's premier development and project management firms with 52 years of funding and delivering successful projects.We spoke about his experiences in running their family business successfully, the peaks and troughs, the diverse projects they have been a part of, and got into the detail managing risks within the construction and development space.Amongst other things, in this podcast we discussed:The diversity in their businessPicking t...
2022-05-1258 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Jason Folino about being an effective leader in the construction industryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Jason Folino - joint Victorian State Manager at Buildcorp Interiors, a leading Fit-out and Refurbishment contracts across the East Coast of Australia. We cover his experiences as a business leader through the Covid lockdowns in Melbourne whilst covering culture, leadership and teams - including some of the projects that Buildcorp have delivered such as their 2021 Master Builders Victoria ‘Excellence in Construction’ Award (the companies 100th MBA project Award) for their delivery of the MinterEllison fitout.W...
2022-05-0357 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Andrew Pettenon about Design Management, Construction Contracts much more!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Andrew Pettenon, Director/Owner of RMB Design. Andrew has a unique background in the construction industry starting off within on-site roles working for Mirvac and Icon then being (arguably) the first Design Manager in the Melbourne commercial building industry. We spoke about the issues and problems relating to contracts - specifically Design & Construct contracts, getting KPI's and deliverables right, compliance and the role of a Design Manager and how it has evolved of the last 15 years.
2022-04-1959 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Seamus Egan about his experiences as a business leader at Besix WatpacGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Seamus Egan, New Business Manager here in Melbourne for Besix Watpac - the international Construction and Engineering Group. Seamus has a wealth of building project experience, from London to Melbourne - he has worked on and delivered a significant number of projects running into hundreds of millions.We talk about his career in the industry, how it started, how it's progressed. About teams and projects, and winning and delivering projects - of course he gave...
2022-04-051h 08The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Jefa Greenaway about Indigenous Design and the Built EnvironmentGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's podcast, we talk with Jefa Greenaway - who describes himself as Aboriginal, Advocate, Academic and Architect (he explains more in the podcast). He is a well known thought leader in the Indigenous design advancement into the built environment and a really engaging professional to speak with and learn from. Of course he is well known as the Director of Greenaway Architects an award-winning architectural practice and a Qantas 100 Inspiring Australian. He's in the Hall of Fame for the Design Institute of...
2022-03-0151 min
Love Machine with James PreeceDating Un-Veiled with Jessica MartinWould You Like To Use a Dating App That Has Profile Reviews from Members?
That's one of the unique new features of a brand new app that's launching soon called "Un*Veiled"
Jessica Lynn Martin is the 30 year old Female CEO/ Founder of Un.veiled.
During the pandemic of Covid 19 she had a great idea to put an end to online dating problems such as catfishing, ghosting and provide an overall safer and more efficient dating experience.
She worked hand and hand with a software engineer from Silicon Valley, L...
2022-02-2836 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Sarah Louise Jackson about her iconic images of Melbourne's iconic buildings and projectsGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week I was jointed by Sarah Louise Jackson, who has spent the last 25 years capturing the images of Melbourne's iconic buildings, the skyline and projects that have been delivered across the built environment.Sarah works on behalf of builders, developers, architects and building owners to capture images of their buildings and building projects - documenting for us, the beauty and complexity of the built environment through images, time lapse, moving images (drone footage) and milestone events.You have likely enjoyed...
2021-12-2150 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Peter Mercoulia from Merkon Constructions - taking pride in Construction and managing changeGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this week's episode we talk with Peter Mercoulia (Jnr) who, along with his Brother and Cousin are taking over the reins of the succesful tier 3 commercial builder, Merkon Construction.Originally founded by Peter Mercoulia (Snr) and Jim Mercoulia - the brothers who founded the business 35 years ago, the 'new generation' of the family are redefining a succesful Melbourne builder and refining the organisation to meet the constant evolution required in Melbourne's Commercial Construction industry.In amongst this podcast we discuss:
2021-12-141h 00The Building Talks PodcastTalking with John Vilas-Boas at Level 10 - we talk all things TownhousesGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this weeks podcast we talk with John Vilas-Boas, Managing Director of Level 10. Level 10 are a Melbourne based townhouse builder who partner with developers to build communities across the Melbourne metro region. John has worked hard to cultivate a company with strong values and create a culture to deliver quality construction projects and create an environment where employees, clients and suppliers work together to add value to one another to deliver positive building projects.In this podcast we discuss:John's ca...
2021-11-301h 07The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Luke Mackintosh of EY about all things Built to Rent and Corporate Real EstateGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week on The Building Talks podcast we caught up with Luke Mackintosh, of EY (Ernst & Young). Luke has over 20 years in the Corporate Real Estate Advisory space, leads the market on Built to Rent and heads up an Award Winning Advisory Team.Built to Rent has become a widely reported building project here Melbourne with more and more developments being announced; this asset class is almost certain to have an impact on the Melbourne Skyline and we'll see more and more tower cranes o...
2021-11-1658 minThe Building Talks PodcastThe Building Talks Podcast With Sarah Slattery Of SlatteryGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week we talk with Sarah Slattery. Sarah is the Managing Director of Slattery, Melbourne's leading Quantity Surveying and Cost Planning consultancy with offices across Australia.We discuss Sarah's career and Slattery's 40 years in the industry, business culture, managing teams and people through Covid and workplace flexibility. We also touch upon her postion and responsibilities as the first Woman Managing Director in a QS consulting firm here in Australia (possibly the world!), TEN Women a local network for Women in Property and much m...
2021-11-0359 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking business Culture, Values and all things leadership - with Sarah ValentineGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week we talk with Sarah Valentine who is a business leadership, coach and behavioural profiler who works for a number of businesses in the building and development industry here in Melbourne.This week we uncover the definitions of:Business Culture and how to define your business cultureThe importance of Values within a business and their effectLeadership and the effects of poor leadershipThe challenges of Working From Home and maintaining a positive management styleOld School Leadership vs New School leadershipBeing an inspiring...
2021-10-191h 16The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Hannah Clement, Group Head of Civic Infrastructure at Development Victoria....mostly about awesome projects (and her part in them)!Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This week’s episode we have Hannah Clement who is the group head of Civic Infrastructure at Development Victoria; currently overseeing the team delivering the $1 Billion, Melbourne Arts Precinct.Hannah has already had an enviable career. Setting out as an Engineer, she successfully transitioned into Project Management and has, for the last 10 years or so, been back in Melbourne delivering some of our most well known civil projects.Her experience spans projects in Abu Dhabi and Vietnam as well as here in...
2021-10-0255 minThe Building Talks PodcastTalking with Brett Howlett, Project Director of Melbourne's $500M Seafarers project, by RiverleeGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Today we talk with Brett Howlett, the Project Director of the $500m Seafarers project being developed by the Melbourne Developer, Riverlee - recognisable to Melburnian's by the historically significant 'Malcolm Moore Crane' which was originally built in 1948 and acknowledged as part of the most intact cargo berth in the Port of Melbourne from the pre-containerisation era.We discuss property development in Melbourne and what the future of development may look like in a future Melbourne, post Covid. Brett shares his views on a c...
2021-09-1648 min
The County Live PodcastBonus episode - The Legend Series 2 feat. Andy PreeceIn the second of the this special series while we are all locked down and missing football Chris talks to the legend that is Andy Preece.
2020-04-2345 min