The Building Talks Podcast
By Martin Preece
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Episodes: 102
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A fortnightly podcast showcasing conversations with professionals across Australia’s Built Environment—spanning Construction, Property Development, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Consulting (and much besides).
In each episode, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the industry, while hearing the stories, insights, and experiences of the people behind the projects. From architects and engineers to builders, project managers, quantity surveyors, researchers, and business leaders, our guests offer valuable perspectives from across the sector.
Whether you're curious about industry issues or want to better understand the people driving Australia’s built environment, The Building Talks Podcast brings you authentic conversations with those ‘in the know.’
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Talking with Scott Clements about Growing an Engineering Firm, Attracting Talent, and Embracing AI in Construction
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Talking with Alana Luppi about breaking cycles, building culture and backing the next gen of builders
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Talking with Andrew Deveson and David Caputo about what it takes to Scale Kapitol from Zero to a Billion-Dollar Builder
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Talking with Ben Rowe about 'New Epping', and what it takes to deliver a $2 billion mixed-use precinct, and his insights to Property Development!
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Talking with Ben Thomson about the Psychology Behind Traffic, Parking and Urban Planning
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Talking with Adam Jeffery about International Construction experiences: from London to New York and back to Melbourne!
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Talking with Kurt Hegetschweiler about Leadership, Mindset & Building Better Construction Businesses
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Talking with Anthony & Paul Mancini about Building a Luxury Brand in Construction
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Talking with Richard Austin about Leading High-Performance Teams Without Being the Technical Expert
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Talking with Tony Phillips about Modern Methods, Mindset Shifts, and Shaking up Construction with AltForm
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Talking with Future Construction Pros about Cadetships, Career Paths and What They’re Really Looking For within industry
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Talking with Martin Deil about Facade Innovation, BIPV Technology and the Future of Self-Powering Buildings
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Talking with Liam Carmody about Property Investment, Buyer's Agents and Building a Property Portfolio for Long-Term Growth
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Talking with Debbie Laporte about Landscape Architecture, Public Space Design and How It Shapes the Way We Live
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Talking with Scott Hearne about Modern Methods of Construction, Standardisation & the Future of MMC in Australia
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May 26, 2025 |
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Talking with John Davies about Fixing Construction: Culture, Procurement & the Future of the Industry
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May 12, 2025 |
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Talking with Dr Gretchen Gagel about Leadership, Culture & Women Thriving in Construction
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Talking with Nauman Akhtar about Building Services, Data Centres & How AI is Shaping Construction
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Talking with Damien Quinn about Construction, Tech Start-ups & AI: From Cadet to CEO!
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Talking with Ralph Horne & Louise Dorignon About the Unintended Consequences of Creating a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Talking with Mick Hawes About Mastering Mindset, Building Success, and Leading in Construction
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Episode 7: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Taking Your First Steps into Property Development
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Episode 6: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About De-Risking Property Development
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Talking with George Abraham about Leadership, Innovation, and Building Culture in Construction
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Episode 5: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Mastering Revenue in Property Development
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Talking with Rory Hunter about MODEL's Bold Moves within the Build-to-Rent space, Sustainable Living, and their flagship projects coming to Abbotsford, Melbourne
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Episode 4: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler about Navigating Authority Approvals and Building Key Relationships in Property Development
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Talking with Robert Pradolin about Australia’s Housing Crisis, Compassionate Capitalism, and Private Sector Solutions
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Episode 3: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Feasibility and Financial Insights
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Talking with Tom Macrokanis about 3D Printing, Robotics, and Revolutionising Construction
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Ep 2 - BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler about Acquisition Phase of Property Development
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Talking with Nick Travers about Designing Melbourne's Iconic Hospitality Venues
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Ep 1 - Talking with Steve Chandler about the new "How to BE a Property Developer Series"
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Talking with Chris Ong about Modular Construction and SYNC’s Game-Changing Bathroom Pods
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Talking with Ciara Ritchie about Breaking Barriers: A Young Woman's Journey in the Construction Industry
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Transforming Construction & Property Businesses: Brian Sands on Leadership, Turnarounds, and Growth
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Inside Project Management: Ronan Walsh and Alan Findlater on Shaping the Future of Construction
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Talking with Mathew Aitchison about Australia's Housing Crisis all things Modular Construction, Industrialised building and MMC
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Talking with Adrien Mamet About Improving Construction: Mental Health, Apprentice Support, and Industry Innovations
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Unlocking Urban Potential: Exploring YIMBYism with Jonathan O'Brien
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Talking with Greg Tupicoff about Navigating Urban Planning and Property Development in Australia
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Uncovering Hidden Challenges: Land and Water Contamination in Aussie Construction with Stantec's Bobby Wang & Geordie McMillan!
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Solving Australia's Construction Labour Shortage: Insights from Robert Sobyra of BuildSkills Australia
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May 27, 2024 |
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Unlocking Australian Property Development Challenges: In-Depth Discussion with Industry Expert Illan Samuel
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May 06, 2024 |
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Strategies for Thriving towards Retirement Age, Construction Careers: A Building Talks Special with David Fisher
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Talking 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!
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Talking with Justin McGrath about Growing Leadership skills, Crafting a Career, and Progressing and Mastering Capability
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Talking with Jordan Skinner about Crafting a Construction Brand and marketing a Construction firm, specifically to attract top performers!
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Talking with Steven Chandler about the Ins and Outs of Property Development
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Talking with Simon McFadden about Designing, Building and Other Considerations that go into Creating Data Centres
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Talking with Phil Hendy about Revolutionising Construction with Lean Wisdom
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Talking 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 perspective
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Talking with Matt Stevens about Shaping the Future of Aussie Construction: From Academic Insights to AI and Productivity
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Timber Tales: Talking with Nick Hewson about all things 'Engineered Timber', and the evolution of Tall Mass Timber Buildings in Australia
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Talking with Matthew Mackey about the Construction Boom, Collaboration, and Industry Challenges in Queensland
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Talking with Mark Hughes, Senior Site Manager about his 40 Years in Construction
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Talking with Jeremy McLeod about Building Sustainability: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Architecture and Housing for All
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Talking with Martin Fenn about Revolutionising Construction: Exploring Modern Methods of Construction & Sustainability
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Talking with Ryan Treweek about Building Trust and Relationships, Profits, Pitfalls, & Progress, Quality Control Revolution, and Construction Culture & Innovation
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Talking with Liam Casey, about building a career in construction after arriving with 'no local experience', resilience, managing people and leading teams and much more besides
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Talking Architectural Insights: Design, Education, and Client Perspectives in the Built Environment - A Conversation with Sarah Ball
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Talking 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 bids
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Talking with Belinda Coates about her career journey from Marketing to Engineering, Perspectives on Architecture, Engineering, and Leadership, Innovation and Inclusion
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Talking with Hacia Atherton about Diversity & Trades: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Talking 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!!
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Talking with Sonya Miller about her career, experiences, and thoughts on Melbourne's Construction & Property sector
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Talking with Mark Flynn, a sub-contractor's view of the risks and challenges within the construction industry
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May 22, 2023 |
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Talking with Sean Ryan about his career journey into Property Development, and all things Build-to-Rent (BtR)
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May 08, 2023 |
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Talking 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 industry
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Talking 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 contracting
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Talking with Mike Ashcroft, Co-Founder of EstimateOne. We talk start-ups, technology and taking the step from construction, into SaaS
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Talking 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 market
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Talking with Simon McCarthy and Adam Jordan about Pre-fab, Modern Methods of Construction, DfMA construction philosophy and all things modular
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Talking with Jono Conley about all things Built Environment Recruitment
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Talking 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 within
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Talking with Michael Bowles about mental health & suicide in the construction industry
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Talking with Charles Hammersla about managing large portfolio's of properties, and all things Facilities Management
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Talking with Clem Newton–Brown about the future of air taxis and freight drones and how the property industry can jump into this billion dollar industry
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Talking with Dan Gaebler about his book The Centred Tradie, rage and anxiety in the construction industry and how he overcame them
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Talking with Tony Isaacson about his 40-year career at Kane Construction and his love for all things construction
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Talking 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 Architectus
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Talking 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 industry
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Talking with Alice Hanna about the role of People & Culture in Australia's No1 Place to work (2022)
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Talking with Gemma Nugent about the Legal terms within Construction, Engineering, and Property
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Talking with Barry Laycock about all things Quantity Surveying and construction costs into the future
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Talking with Aaron McEwan about hybrid work environment, working from home, and the future of leadership
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Talking with Marty Sadlier about cost inflation, construction costs, the unintended effect of The Home Builder Grant and underinsurance,
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Talking with Nathan Theos about good relationships and engagement between developers, general contractors, and subcontractors for project success
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Talking with David Down about his experiences as an Estimator
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May 31, 2022 |
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Talking with Mark Pomeroy about Development, Risk, Construction and Successful Projects!
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May 12, 2022 |
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Talking with Jason Folino about being an effective leader in the construction industry
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May 03, 2022 |
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Talking with Andrew Pettenon about Design Management, Construction Contracts much more!
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Talking with Seamus Egan about his experiences as a business leader at Besix Watpac
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Talking with Jefa Greenaway about Indigenous Design and the Built Environment
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Talking with Sarah Louise Jackson about her iconic images of Melbourne's iconic buildings and projects
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Talking with Peter Mercoulia from Merkon Constructions - taking pride in Construction and managing change
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Talking with John Vilas-Boas at Level 10 - we talk all things Townhouses
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Talking with Luke Mackintosh of EY about all things Built to Rent and Corporate Real Estate
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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The Building Talks Podcast With Sarah Slattery Of Slattery
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Talking business Culture, Values and all things leadership - with Sarah Valentine
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Talking with Hannah Clement, Group Head of Civic Infrastructure at Development Victoria....mostly about awesome projects (and her part in them)!
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Talking with Brett Howlett, Project Director of Melbourne's $500M Seafarers project, by Riverlee
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Sep 16, 2021 |