Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business

This month's podcast features Mark Holland, Partner and construction law specialist at Hazelton Law, who provides a practical hands-on perspective on the ins and outs of charge-up contracts. He discusses frequent concerns that have arisen with the use of charge-up contracts in NZ residential construction due to the disruptions of the COVID pandemic. In particular, Mark addresses: • Preparing charg...

In this month's episode, Ryan sits down with David Kelly, CEO of Master Builders for a Chief's Chat to discuss the hot topics raised at the Constructive Forum which was held over 2 days in August this year. Constructive is an annual industry-led event that enhances and enables collaboration in the sector where they covered the main topics of 'Empty shelves, labour shortages, and a booming sector'....

In this month's episode, our host Ryan is joined by David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders who shares insights on Master Builders Advocacy efforts on behalf of everyone involved in the NZ construction sector. Many people hear the term 'advocacy' and have little idea what it means, and how it affects them. Today, as you'll find out, it's quite an important role! The Advocacy tea...

Our guests this month, Judi Keith-Brown, a registered architect and president of NZIA, and Perry Barber, a Registered Master Builder, have cultivated a successful working relationship that has spanned more than a decade. They share many stories and experiences about how working together helps their renovations and new builds tick along smoothly, and keep their clients happy from the get go.  A pos...

The government has announced new immigration laws surrounding how New Zealand employers will be able to bring migrants into the country through work visas. Unfortunately, everything you knew before has changes and now all New Zealand employers will soon need to be Accredited with Immigration New Zealand in order to keep and recruit new works on a visa. Joined with Ryan, you'll hear the expertise o...

The construction sector in 2021 is thriving, both commercial and residential, which is great to see especially coming out of the tough times we experienced in 2020 with COVID-19. Our builders are busy, apprentice numbers are growing, and consumer confidence remains high. Communication is now maybe one of our most critical tools and will only become more critical as the year continues. Ryan is join...

We're excited to introduce you to Olivia Broadhurst, a qualified LBP builder who owns her own company in the beautiful Marlborough region. Being one of the first female builders, she started in the industry 7 years ago and has been making strides ever since. Women make up half of the world's population, yet women hold less than 12% of construction-based jobs, and less than 3% of women in New Zeala...

Ryan is joined by David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders to discuss all things housing in New Zealand for 2021 and predictions for 2022. They chime in on topics that are at the forefront of NZ news and media, such as the government's plan for more social housing and how the growing demand for sub trades is causing a lull in current building works.   Taking into account a possible GFC and i...

If you've considered entering a residential build into the House of the Year (HOY) awards, or you've already entered and you didn't get the result you desired, you do not want to give this podcast a miss. Faye Pearson-Green joins Ryan to talk about what builders need to know when entering the House of the Year competition. Faye is an experienced HOY judge so we hear the straight goods on what buil...

In this week's episode, Ryan talks with David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders, about the year that 2020 has been, what we can learn from the past, and the priorities for the construction sector going forward. This year has been a tough year, but it is coming to a close. It's important to reflect on what effects the pandemic has had on New Zealand's construction sector, learnin...

In this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Cam Calkoen, the 2020 NZ Speaker of the Year, about all his awesome achievements, his belief in himself and his mindset. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Cam was told that his biggest challenges in life would be the way he walks and talks. They talk about Cam's first experience in athletics and how having Cerebral Palsy never stopped him from smashing records. Cam...

When it comes to marketing your building business, do feel a bit confused by all the different options and new digital tools? Well, you're not alone! Chris Boyle from Workhouse, a marketing expert who works with many construction and building businesses, understands and sorts out the basics that you need to get right to grow your building business. Spoiler alert: It's not the latest digital tool,...

Sam Archer from The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) shares how you can build to a Homestar 6 rating. A 6 Homestar rating or higher means the home will be easier and more cost effective to keep warm, healthy and more environmentally friendly than a typical new house built to building code. This podcast was delivered first as a live webinar to Master Builder members to help them understan...

Ryan talks with David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders about Constructive Forum 2020, New Zealand’s leading pan-industry event. This year Constructive has been taken virtual, with four live online events in August and September. They discuss this year's conversations around "Building resilience for a stronger future"  in the building and construction sector as it's the engine of New Zealan...

Building Performance (MBIE) overviews what the new building consent exemptions mean for the sector and examples of what does or doesn’t need a consent. This podcast was delivered first as a live webinar to Master Builder members to help them understand the changes so they can get on with upcoming projects that may not need a consent. Participants asked some really detailed relevant questions which...

Change and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about JK's personal experiences, and learn some useful simple things you can do to help you feel better every day.  Joh...

Often trends and themes are first seen in commercial construction and then flow into residential construction. Ryan talks with Graeme Earl, Regional Director at Naylor Love Canterbury and a judge of the Commercial Project Awards (CPA) to discuss the trends among the top entries and how they are relevant to the wider building and construction sector. They also cover Graeme's insights as a senior le...

In this episode, Ryan catches up with Alex Voutratzis, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Master Builders, to hear how they influence government on issues that affect the building and construction sector, things that affect members on a day to day basis, to ensure the sector is well-performing for members. Advocacy is predominantly behind the scenes, and its purpose is to listen to and resolve higher-...

In this week's episode, Ryan invites Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, back on the podcast to discuss all the details on the government's decision to provide free apprenticeships to anyone wanting to study a trade in New Zealand, and the Apprentice Boost package to help retain skills in the industry. If you're a construction business owner wanting to know how you can get the most out of the subsidy, or...

In this podcast, Ryan talks to Dan Heyworth, co-owner of Box™ (an award-winning architecture practice and home design & build company),  about merging quality of craftmanship and efficiencies of automation in making well-designed and well-constructed homes. Dan's shares his ideas on what the building industry can do to strengthen areas and create more jobs for the betterment of the New Zealand...

Ryan talks with David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders on building New Zealand’s economic recovery. They discuss how vital the building and construction sector is to New Zealand's economy and how it will be crucial to our post-COVID-19 economic recovery. They also touch on how the construction sector coped during lockdown and that despite the tough times and uncertainty at the...

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE.  David Galbraith shares frank insights and funny personal stories on how to live your greatest life. He draws on a wide range of experiences as a clinical psychologist, high performance mental coach of athletes from Super Rugby (Chiefs) to Olympic sports, youth worker, author, husband and dad.  Known as the HOGman, Habit of Greatness, he committed early on to be authentic...

Ryan speaks with the third of our BCITO guests, Greg Durkin, the GM of Education and Stakeholder Engagement. They talk about how the construction industry will naturally evolve in the post-COVID-19 environment, adapting to the challenges and applying new learning. Greg believes the culture of investing in property will remain, however, there will a continuum of changes in how construction companie...

Ryan speaks with Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, about the importance of industry training during COVID-19. They talk in-depth about the building industry during a recession and what needs to happen for it to bounce back quicker than in previous tough times. They discuss the importance of keeping in contact with apprentices during lockdown and the impact COVID-19 will have on residential construction...

Ryan talks to Glenn Duncan from the BCITO team. Glenn is responsible for their field team, focusing on apprentices and employers achieving training goals and strategic priorities for the industry and key stakeholders. In this podcast, Ryan talks with Glenn about how the BCITO team are staying connected and supporting their trainees during the lockdown, and how their trainees have continued learnin...