The Building Talks Podcast

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Episodes: 93

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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.’

Episode Date
Talking with Tony Phillips about Modern Methods, Mindset Shifts, and Shaking up Construction with AltForm
Aug 04, 2025
Talking with Future Construction Pros about Cadetships, Career Paths and What They’re Really Looking For within industry
Jul 21, 2025
Talking with Martin Deil about Facade Innovation, BIPV Technology and the Future of Self-Powering Buildings
Jul 07, 2025
Talking with Liam Carmody about Property Investment, Buyer's Agents and Building a Property Portfolio for Long-Term Growth
Jun 23, 2025
Talking with Debbie Laporte about Landscape Architecture, Public Space Design and How It Shapes the Way We Live
Jun 09, 2025
Talking with Scott Hearne about Modern Methods of Construction, Standardisation & the Future of MMC in Australia
May 26, 2025
Talking with John Davies about Fixing Construction: Culture, Procurement & the Future of the Industry
May 12, 2025
Talking with Dr Gretchen Gagel about Leadership, Culture & Women Thriving in Construction
Apr 28, 2025
Talking with Nauman Akhtar about Building Services, Data Centres & How AI is Shaping Construction
Apr 14, 2025
Talking with Damien Quinn about Construction, Tech Start-ups & AI: From Cadet to CEO!
Mar 31, 2025
Talking with Ralph Horne & Louise Dorignon About the Unintended Consequences of Creating a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment
Mar 17, 2025
Talking with Mick Hawes About Mastering Mindset, Building Success, and Leading in Construction
Mar 03, 2025
Episode 7: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Taking Your First Steps into Property Development
Dec 30, 2024
Episode 6: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About De-Risking Property Development
Dec 16, 2024
Talking with George Abraham about Leadership, Innovation, and Building Culture in Construction
Dec 09, 2024
Episode 5: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Mastering Revenue in Property Development
Dec 02, 2024
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
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 4: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler about Navigating Authority Approvals and Building Key Relationships in Property Development
Nov 18, 2024
Talking with Robert Pradolin about Australia’s Housing Crisis, Compassionate Capitalism, and Private Sector Solutions
Nov 11, 2024
Episode 3: How to BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler About Feasibility and Financial Insights
Nov 04, 2024
Talking with Tom Macrokanis about 3D Printing, Robotics, and Revolutionising Construction
Oct 28, 2024
Ep 2 - BE a Property Developer Series: Talking with Steve Chandler about Acquisition Phase of Property Development
Oct 21, 2024
Talking with Nick Travers about Designing Melbourne's Iconic Hospitality Venues
Oct 14, 2024
Ep 1 - Talking with Steve Chandler about the new "How to BE a Property Developer Series"
Oct 07, 2024
Talking with Chris Ong about Modular Construction and SYNC’s Game-Changing Bathroom Pods
Sep 30, 2024
Talking with Ciara Ritchie about Breaking Barriers: A Young Woman's Journey in the Construction Industry
Sep 16, 2024
Transforming Construction & Property Businesses: Brian Sands on Leadership, Turnarounds, and Growth
Sep 02, 2024
Inside Project Management: Ronan Walsh and Alan Findlater on Shaping the Future of Construction
Aug 19, 2024
Talking with Mathew Aitchison about Australia's Housing Crisis all things Modular Construction, Industrialised building and MMC
Aug 05, 2024
Talking with Adrien Mamet About Improving Construction: Mental Health, Apprentice Support, and Industry Innovations
Jul 22, 2024
Unlocking Urban Potential: Exploring YIMBYism with Jonathan O'Brien
Jul 08, 2024
Talking with Greg Tupicoff about Navigating Urban Planning and Property Development in Australia
Jun 24, 2024
Uncovering Hidden Challenges: Land and Water Contamination in Aussie Construction with Stantec's Bobby Wang & Geordie McMillan!
Jun 10, 2024
Solving Australia's Construction Labour Shortage: Insights from Robert Sobyra of BuildSkills Australia
May 27, 2024
Unlocking Australian Property Development Challenges: In-Depth Discussion with Industry Expert Illan Samuel
May 06, 2024
Strategies for Thriving towards Retirement Age, Construction Careers: A Building Talks Special with David Fisher
Apr 22, 2024
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!
Apr 08, 2024
Talking with Justin McGrath about Growing Leadership skills, Crafting a Career, and Progressing and Mastering Capability
Mar 25, 2024
Talking with Jordan Skinner about Crafting a Construction Brand and marketing a Construction firm, specifically to attract top performers!
Feb 26, 2024
Talking with Steven Chandler about the Ins and Outs of Property Development
Feb 12, 2024
Talking with Simon McFadden about Designing, Building and Other Considerations that go into Creating Data Centres
Jan 29, 2024
Talking with Phil Hendy about Revolutionising Construction with Lean Wisdom
Jan 15, 2024
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
Dec 18, 2023
Talking with Matt Stevens about Shaping the Future of Aussie Construction: From Academic Insights to AI and Productivity
Dec 04, 2023
Timber Tales: Talking with Nick Hewson about all things 'Engineered Timber', and the evolution of Tall Mass Timber Buildings in Australia
Nov 20, 2023
Talking with Matthew Mackey about the Construction Boom, Collaboration, and Industry Challenges in Queensland
Nov 07, 2023
Talking with Mark Hughes, Senior Site Manager about his 40 Years in Construction
Oct 23, 2023
Talking with Jeremy McLeod about Building Sustainability: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Architecture and Housing for All
Oct 09, 2023
Talking with Martin Fenn about Revolutionising Construction: Exploring Modern Methods of Construction & Sustainability
Sep 25, 2023
Talking with Ryan Treweek about Building Trust and Relationships, Profits, Pitfalls, & Progress, Quality Control Revolution, and Construction Culture & Innovation
Sep 11, 2023
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
Aug 28, 2023
Talking Architectural Insights: Design, Education, and Client Perspectives in the Built Environment - A Conversation with Sarah Ball
Aug 14, 2023
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
Jul 31, 2023
Talking with Belinda Coates about her career journey from Marketing to Engineering, Perspectives on Architecture, Engineering, and Leadership, Innovation and Inclusion
Jul 17, 2023
Talking with Hacia Atherton about Diversity & Trades: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities
Jul 03, 2023
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!!
Jun 19, 2023
Talking with Sonya Miller about her career, experiences, and thoughts on Melbourne's Construction & Property sector
Jun 05, 2023
Talking with Mark Flynn, a sub-contractor's view of the risks and challenges within the construction industry
May 22, 2023
Talking with Sean Ryan about his career journey into Property Development, and all things Build-to-Rent (BtR)
May 08, 2023
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
Apr 25, 2023
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
Apr 10, 2023
Talking with Mike Ashcroft, Co-Founder of EstimateOne. We talk start-ups, technology and taking the step from construction, into SaaS
Mar 27, 2023
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
Mar 13, 2023
Talking with Simon McCarthy and Adam Jordan about Pre-fab, Modern Methods of Construction, DfMA construction philosophy and all things modular
Feb 27, 2023
Talking with Jono Conley about all things Built Environment Recruitment
Dec 19, 2022
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
Dec 12, 2022
Talking with Michael Bowles about mental health & suicide in the construction industry
Nov 28, 2022
Talking with Charles Hammersla about managing large portfolio's of properties, and all things Facilities Management
Nov 14, 2022
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
Nov 01, 2022
Talking with Dan Gaebler about his book The Centred Tradie, rage and anxiety in the construction industry and how he overcame them
Oct 17, 2022
Talking with Tony Isaacson about his 40-year career at Kane Construction and his love for all things construction
Oct 03, 2022
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
Sep 19, 2022
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
Sep 06, 2022
Talking with Alice Hanna about the role of People & Culture in Australia's No1 Place to work (2022)
Aug 23, 2022
Talking with Gemma Nugent about the Legal terms within Construction, Engineering, and Property
Aug 08, 2022
Talking with Barry Laycock about all things Quantity Surveying and construction costs into the future
Jul 26, 2022
Talking with Aaron McEwan about hybrid work environment, working from home, and the future of leadership
Jul 12, 2022
Talking with Marty Sadlier about cost inflation, construction costs, the unintended effect of The Home Builder Grant and underinsurance,
Jun 28, 2022
Talking with Nathan Theos about good relationships and engagement between developers, general contractors, and subcontractors for project success
Jun 14, 2022
Talking with David Down about his experiences as an Estimator
May 31, 2022
Talking with Mark Pomeroy about Development, Risk, Construction and Successful Projects!
May 12, 2022
Talking with Jason Folino about being an effective leader in the construction industry
May 03, 2022
Talking with Andrew Pettenon about Design Management, Construction Contracts much more!
Apr 19, 2022
Talking with Seamus Egan about his experiences as a business leader at Besix Watpac
Apr 05, 2022
Talking with Jefa Greenaway about Indigenous Design and the Built Environment
Mar 01, 2022
Talking with Sarah Louise Jackson about her iconic images of Melbourne's iconic buildings and projects
Dec 21, 2021
Talking with Peter Mercoulia from Merkon Constructions - taking pride in Construction and managing change
Dec 14, 2021
Talking with John Vilas-Boas at Level 10 - we talk all things Townhouses
Nov 30, 2021
Talking with Luke Mackintosh of EY about all things Built to Rent and Corporate Real Estate
Nov 16, 2021
The Building Talks Podcast With Sarah Slattery Of Slattery
Nov 03, 2021
Talking business Culture, Values and all things leadership - with Sarah Valentine
Oct 19, 2021
Talking with Hannah Clement, Group Head of Civic Infrastructure at Development Victoria....mostly about awesome projects (and her part in them)!
Oct 02, 2021
Talking with Brett Howlett, Project Director of Melbourne's $500M Seafarers project, by Riverlee
Sep 16, 2021