The Building Talks Podcast

Got 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, men...

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! 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, he...

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! 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 epi...

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 Wan...

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! 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 epis...

Got 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 opportunit...

Got 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 h...

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,...

Got 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...

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...

Got 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...

Got 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...

Got 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 engineerin...

Got 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)...

Got 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...

Got 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 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&ap...

Got 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 S...

Got 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 speci...

Got 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 Des...

Got 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...

Got 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...

Got 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 caree...

Got 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...

Got 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 r...