The Take Off - The Quantity Surveying Podcast

Don’t forget that you can only sell a thing that you have proficiency in 😎 Mick is back with another episode of The Take Off where he talks about why the Construction could fail in 2023. In reality, the real causes of construction company failure are within the control of the company owner. That doesn’t mean these causes are always easy to fix. There are literally hundreds of reasons why construc...

Division of labour in obtaining labour 🚧 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why people HATE Construction Recruiters!  Most of us have long ago accepted this as something of an occupational hazard, taking the fact that we’re not largely liked for granted – or at least with a grain of salt.  That’s why it’s important to take a step back and consider...

Let’s start 2023 with a bang🔥 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why it might get harder to find good talent in 2023.  Workplaces in 2023 will be more diverse, distributed, and virtual than ever before. Corporations and even smaller organizations will learn to adapt in order to cater to shifting employee expectations in the wake of the post-pandemic “ne...

In this episode Mick discusses his 5 key learnings in his first year in business.  From family to keeping costs low; this episode is jam packed with value if you're considering starting a business in 2023. We look forward to bringing you some exciting interviews next year.  Keep pushing! www.gedon.com.au To connect with Mick contact via email on mick@gedon.com.au

On this episode Mick discusses the ways in which you can recession proof your career over the next 12 - 24 months. With the world facing some economic challenges with the cost of living increasing, inflation & interest rates on the rise; is now a good time to start considering how to ensure you achieve job security over the next few years? Mick discusses how he is viewing the market at the mom...

It’s not about talent or how good you’re. It’s about how much you’re NEEDED 🚧 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction and Engineering companies should start considering professionals from overseas. Australian businesses are crying out for more workers with the country in the middle of one of its largest-ever labour shortages. There are more than...

Chasing money is worse than dogs chasing cars💲 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why one should stop chasing money to be successful in their career. Well, a lot of us work for fame and money. But will that take us to places where we want to reach? The greatest reward of becoming a millionaire is not the amount of money that you earn. It is the kind of perso...

It's not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change 📈 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about the quantity surveying industry in AU. He has been recruiting for PQS firms for over 10 years including Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand and talks about how the quantity surveying role is unrecog...

Taking time off from work is a chance to get away from the routine to recharge your soul 🔋 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about his 2.5 weeks of traveling around the U.S and Mexico and how this has helped in both his personal and professional life.  There is nothing quite like a good holiday and it is a great chance to escape your daily routine and see ne...

Brains just like the hearts love recognition 🧠 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction companies are not able to RETAIN their people.  Retaining employees is not an easy task, yet every business cannot afford to keep hiring. It is, therefore, a company's responsibility to ensure they treat their employees well both to motivate and retain the...

Social media is not media. The key is to listen, engage, and build relationships! 📡 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction companies should be using SOCIAL MEDIA more effectively.  Social media is no longer a meme-sharing platform. It’s a valuable tool for brands to gain rich insights, and customers and grow their reputation. Communication...

What you plant now, you will harvest later! 🌱 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about how the construction industry can employ and retain more Contract Administrators effectively.  With the increasing population in Australia comes the need for more housing, commercial buildings, social spaces, and infrastructure. Employment in this industry rose to 1.18 mill...

It is a marathon, not a sprint.  Mick is back (after a year) with a new season starting this week - The Take-Off ✈️ The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic pulled the rug out from almost every business in the world, and the industry had to learn to adjust quickly. Some adjusted well, and the others sadly could not ride the wave. It's been a few years of ups and downs and it's affected us all in different...

This week on MEA$URED. Today on our podcast, we will be talking about how construction companies are currently facing major challenges and what you can do as an employer or contractor in order to hold on to your best people. Giving your people feedback is an excellent way to help them grow and thrive within the organization. You can congratulate them, provide constructive feedback for their improv...

This week on MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy, we’re joined by Doug Vincent. He is the Managing Director at Mastt - a construction technology startup that's revolutionizing digital management for projects globally with their cloud enterprise solution serving billions worth in projects and programs to clients such as Australia’s Army or Jacobs & RPS Group. The company's mission statement is to kill s...

Today's episode of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy features an interview with Mikael Heinonen, a qualified quantity surveyor and co-founder of Collabaloop, a construction technology startup with a mission to incrementally transform the culture within the construction industry. As well, he is also the chief enabler of the build better network and someone with experience working for consultancies, main c...

This episode of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy features Michael Manikas, the general manager and majority owner at Australia-based business DLG Shape. The company provides construction fit-out and refurbishment services across all sectors for both private clients as well as government organizations across Australia - and they're an Aboriginal-owned enterprise! In fact, he is a qualified quantity surve...

This week on MEA$URED, we welcome Alexander Baly, founder of Built Brisbane, a extremely popular blog sharing the latest construction and development news for South East Queensland. Do you know those people who seem to just appear out of nowhere? Well, for Brisbane born and bred, Alex Baly,  we'll explore what may have been one such case. On his uni break, which lasted around a month, he deci...

On this BONUS episode of MEA$URED  we are joined by Tony Alexander, one of New Zealand's Leading & Most Respected Economists. Tony joins us today to provide a quick 10-minute take on how this lockdown is affecting the New Zealand construction and property industry. In this episode, Tony discusses what the level four lockdown in the New Zealand construction and property industry might mean...

In this week's episode of MEA$URED, Mick is accompanied by Luisa Panuccio, a qualified Civil and Architectural Engineer who currently works as a Project Manager on major infrastructure projects in Australia. As such, she's become a role model for Engineer looking to pursue STEM careers. In this episode of the podcast, Luisa shares that in her younger years, she was fascinated by math and science....

Mick returns with Season 3 of MEA$URED. In this episode, Mick discusses what’s been going on in the construction industry over the last 3 months including Australia's construction industry's challenge of finding new staff due to COVID-19 lockdowns and great resignations. The widespread effect of these two causes 25%-30% turnover in many companies, making it difficult for them to attract new worker...

On this episode, Mick rounds off season 2 by providing an Australian construction market update. Mick talks everything from employment, opportunities, what sectors are showing tangible signs of growth and how you can take advantage of a burgeoning market in your career.  Mick also shares his vision for the podcast and how he's seeking to make the podcast a genuine snapshot for all things cons...

On the most recent episode of MEA$URED, Mick is joined by Alex Johnson and Tom Moore of Building Guild. Building Guild, a Sydney Based Construction company, have been delivering and crafting transformative environments for their discerning clients for over a decade. In this episode of the podcast Alex, the MD of Building Guild, discusses founding the business from humble beginnings, developing a l...

On episode 50 of MEA$URED we are joined by Noor Shaik. #MEETDONTDELETE Noor has over 15 years experience working in the construction industry establishing herself as a leading Project and Design Manager on multi faceted, internationally recognised Health & Commercial Projects. She's has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Hall of Famer on the world's largest building; The Burj Khalifa in D...

On this episode of MEA$URED Mick shines light on some of the talented migrants we have living in Australia who aren't given a chance by Australian companies due to a lack of local experience.  Although we are facing one of the biggest resource shortages in many years, Candidates like Hani Mahmoud, a qualified civil engineer, who is professionally recognised by Engineers Australia, cannot get...