Constructing You

Proud to announce that my podcast interview with  Tooey Courtemanche , Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of  Procore Technologies  has won an award! dotCOMM Awards is an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication, and Constructing You with Tooey Courtemanche won the gold award for 'single episode' in the business category. And, are you ex...

Rupert is Founder & CEO of Building Passport - a technology company focussed on creating a safer built environment. We help building owners and their representatives collect and maintain up-to-date and accurate building information in line with existing and upcoming legislation. By sharing otherwise elusive building information with emergency services; better incident prevention measures can be ta...

You want more money, but what additional value do you have to give?  Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn.   Don't forget you can also...

Build X Construction Group is a Sydney based Construction Company specialising in High End residential projects and Commercial Fit Outs with its aim to achieve a unique and innovative product. Their knowledge and expertise of Residential and Commercial construction has been developed over three generations of builders in Sydney since 1962 and has now led to an extension of our business called Buil...

I was asked by a young female engineer what my thoughts are about her finding it challenging to gain visibility and recognition in the workplace. So I shared my uncommon insights in this episode.  Join the home of young guns here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyoungguns   Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear abo...

Susan and Paul Kadilak run the design build firm, Kadilak Homes, based in the Greater Boston area. The husband and wife team specializes in building and renovating for today's families that live and work differently than they did 20, 10, and even 5 years ago! The world is incredibly busy and full of noise so they focus on helping clients create a haven that they love coming home to. In this episod...

Ironic how it's only the average professional who always has no time, but you don't hear an entrepreneur say that...   Listen to the latest episode to discover the top 3 insights you need to set yourself on the path to high performance.   Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Tak...

Sam Stacey is a construction industry leader and writer on construction innovation. He has a unique perspective and a deep heritage in the built environment, having served on various boards, advised UK government and a number of leading construction companies. He combines technical know-how with degrees from a number of the world's leading universities: in Architecture from the University of Cambr...

My episode on Constructing You where I shared insights into integrating another career path with your corporate path was the most downloaded last week.   This isn't surprising given the global trends.   A national report released by ING in Australia revealed  nearly half (48%) of the Australians surveyed either have or are planning to start a side-hustle .   In my latest episode, I reveal to you t...

Inspired by the 1950s and 1960s, modernism, Charles and his business partner, award-winning Architect Lam Pappas, created MCM Homes to bring back forgotten design ideas and decades of innovation to the Australian market. Utilising these great ideas with improved contemporary building materials and refined building techniques, these universal design ideas have been cleverly re-awakened in the MCM H...

Phil was appointed IWA's Chief Executive Officer in August 2020. He has over 25 years of local and international experience in the planning, delivery and management of infrastructure in both the public and private sectors and has held a number of executive roles as consultant, contractor and more recently on the client-side. His previous role saw him leading the delivery of the WA State Government...

There's an increasing number of people who are having a business on the side.    As corporate loses the gleam it once had for many, many years, I see more people seeking to build a runway out or even start a side hustle to fill the financial or fulfillment gap.    From experience, I can say that journey is: - Uncomfortable - Confusing - Conflicting. - Sleep-depriving.   In my latest episode on Con...

Brian Chua has more than 10 years of experience as a property developer and designer, and in 2014, co-founded Tailor Projects - a multi-award winning company and in 2017, founded Kin Projects - a sustainability design focus company. While at Tailor Projects, Brian and his co-founder pioneered the concept of architecture design townhouses for homeowners in the middle ring of Melbourne metropolitan...

I agree, the professional marketplace is crowded.   At the bottom, where the majority will do the bare minimum and expect the absolute maximum.   Where they dress the same Act the same Think the same Behave the same Talk the same  Sound the same   There's nothing wrong with having a corporate career, but if you're going to do so, at least don't follow the masses in their lax, complacent and entitl...

Damian has more than 25 years' experience as a consulting structural engineer in Australia, US, Canada and Asia. After graduating with first class honours from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Damian undertook post-graduate studies at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney specialising in sustainable engineering including Mass Timber and CLT. In 1997 Damian visited La Sagrada...

Many different and new obstacles appear daily in the business world.  There are many pointy moments, hard climbs, steep and fast falls.  Some moments look hard, but are actually easy. Some moments look easy, but can be excruciatingly hard.  I wouldn't trade the journey with the highest peaks and the lowest of plateaus for any other experience.  In my latest episode on Constructing You, I share the...

Amanda is an Executive Director at CBRE where she is Chair of the Strategy Board, Head of Strategic Advisory, and Head of the Public Sector. Amanda is also a Member of the UK Executive Committee and Management Board. She is an experienced senior executive leading on strategy, business transformation and programme management having spent over 35 years working across the built environment sector. Am...

Bob Prieto is currently Chairman & CEO of Strategic Program Management LLC focused on improving capital efficiency in large capital construction programs and strengthening engineering and construction organizations. Previously Bob was a senior vice president of Fluor focused on the development and delivery of large, complex projects worldwide. He is author of "Strategic Program Management" and eig...

Mikael is a co-founder Collabaloop, a workforce engagement platform for the construction industry. His and Collabaloop's vision is to be a leader in driving positive culture change within the industry. And as part of that commitment Mikael is an active member with initiatives such as improving female diversity in the sector as demonstrated by being a NAWIC male ally and mentor. Prior to commencing...

Will Smith is the founder of Nomad Plant. A multidisciplinary and enthusiastic professional with 6 years' experience in Project Management and Civil Engineering contracting. Successfully managed and delivered high-profile projects, such as infrastructure projects at Sydney Airport, roadworks, streetscapes, and sensitive remediation. Practical thinking and methodical, driven by continual profession...

Does the industry place an overemphasis on experience? Join the home of young guns here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyoungguns Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @eli...

Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels and cultures. Presently as the Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari, Nitin manages 7 independently-operated territories across Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa. Serving on the executive leadership team, Nitin is directly accountable fo...

It's so easy to get lost, confused and uncertain when young guns enter into the industry. They face so many situations and find themselves uncertain and unequipped to deal with them. I had a young gun call me last week asking how to deal with a manager who can't prioritize, but they want to deliver great quality work. Before that, a young gun manager got frustrated that they asked questions for he...

Arthur is the Chief Executive Officer of engineering consultants, Pritchard Francis. Although the better part of his career has been with Pritchard Francis, Arthur has had a dynamic work life. Today Pritchard Frances is 90 people strong, with 4 offices in WA and the NT, and is one of the largest consulting practices in WA and one of the most highly regarding practices in Australia. In this episode...

Your purpose was determined long before you questioned if you have one - but what is it? Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't fo...