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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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Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Thanks for joining me today on The Building Talks Podcast, got a ripper episode lined up… In this episode, I’m joined by Alana “Lu” Luppi, Senior Project Manager at ESR Group. From cleaning site sheds and abseiling high-rises to leading major commercial builds, Lu’s journey into construction is anything but ordinary. We chat about how mentoring over 40 emerging professionals shaped her career, the story behind launching the Spea...
1Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Welcome to the 100th episode of The Building Talks Podcast & what better way to celebrate than with a powerhouse conversation guaranteed to inspire and challenge your thinking! Back on the mic are Andrew Deveson and David Caputo, co-founders of Kapitol, who first joined us back in March 2023. In today's conversation we dive into the details about how Kapitol has become Australia's fastest growing commercial build...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Good on you for joining us for another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This time, I had the chance to speak with Ben Rowe, Project Director at RIVERLEE, who’s overseeing one of Melbourne’s most ambitious urban transformations, the regeneration of the 'New Epping' precinct. It’s a 50-hectare site that’s evolved from a 10-year plan to a 20-year vision, and Ben’s been at the centre of it for the last eight years. We get into...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey folks, thanks for hitting play on another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This time I’m joined by Ben Thomson, Traffic and Transport Engineer at Ratio Consultants, to explore how our streets really work and why they sometimes don’t. We dive into car parking psychology, the balance between people and cars, e-scooters, 30km speed zones, and the transport challenges of greenfield vs inner-city suburbs. If you’re sh...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! What’s up, everyone? This week, we catch up with Adam Jeffery, Project Manager at Kane Constructions, whose career has taken him from Melbourne to London and New York before returning home. Adam shares sharp insights into how construction differs across these markets, touching on contracts, procurement, safety, and the role (or absence) of unions. We also explore what it takes to step into project management, the balance of tec...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey team, welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, I chat with the high-energy and insight-packed Kurt Hegetschweiler, founder of Builders Coach and author of 'The Builders Business Coach'. Kurt’s worked with heaps of small to mid-sized builders across Australia, helping them build better, smarter and more profitable businesses. We unpack what sets high-performing businesses apart, from leadership and culture...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! G’day legends! On this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sat down with Anthony and Paul Mancini, the powerhouse brothers behind Mancini Made, one of Melbourne’s leading luxury residential builders. From stunning multimillion-dollar homes to their integrated ventures Framed and Home, these blokes have built more than just houses, they’ve built a brand. We unpack their journey from family roots in construction to delivering...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! G’day legends! On this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sat down with Richard Austin, CEO of Omnii, one of Australia’s leading fire engineering and services consultancies. But this chat isn’t really about fire… it’s about people. Richard’s leadership journey spans travel, insurance, finance, and now construction, and here’s the kicker: he’s not a technical expert in any of those fields. Instead, he brings a razor-sharp, ...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! G’day legends! In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I’m joined by Tony Phillips, Executive GM at AltForm, a bloke with deep industry roots and big ideas on doing things better. We unpack Tony’s journey from steel sheds in rural Vic to product innovation at AltForm, plus how they’re tackling speed, safety and sustainability on-site. We also get into culture, leadership, and shaking up a pretty traditional industry. If y...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey Legends, welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! We’re handing the mic to the next generation in this episode, three sharp construction management students from RMIT: Lewis King, Abhishek Mithbavkar, and Sam Mandaliti. We dive into what it's really like preparing to enter the construction industry today. From navigating uni and cadetships to figuring out career paths, leadership expectations and workplace culture...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Martin Deil, CEO of ClearVue Technologies and a global façade veteran with 30+ years’ experience. From leading PERMASTEELISA to now driving solar glass innovation at ClearVue, Martin shares how façades are transforming into clean energy assets. Imagine a skyscraper wrapped in glass that powers itself completely. That’s not a pipe dream. ClearV...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! We’re shifting gears from design and delivery into the world of property investment. I had a great chat with Liam Carmody, General Manager at Palise Property, about how everyday Aussies can get started in building a property portfolio, even without loads of cash or experience. Liam’s career began in civil engineering before he moved into property development and investme...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, we’re stepping into a part of the design world that often flies under the radar, but impacts all of us daily, landscape architecture. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Debbie Laporte, Director at Orterra, a Brisbane-based design practice making serious waves in shaping the way we move through, experience, and connect with public space. While we’ve...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! We're diving into one of the industry's hottest topics—Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—with Scott Hearne, Director of Integration & Innovation at Sensum. Scott breaks down what MMC actually means, why it's growing fast, and how it can help solve Australia’s housing crisis, improve efficiency, and drive long-term industry innovation. From timber framing to 3D p...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! Ever feel like the construction industry’s in a bit of strife? Well, you’re not alone - and neither is John Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA). I finally caught up with John to talk about the big stuff; industry reform, procurement chaos, cultural burnout, and what we can actually do to sort it out. We had a cracking chat abou...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I had a brilliant chat with Dr Gretchen Gagel, a global construction leader with 40 years of experience across the US, Australia, and beyond. She’s the founder of Women Thriving in Construction and a key voice in driving cultural change in the industry. With her new book, Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I had a great yarn with Nauman Akhtar, one of Melbourne’s go-to guys in the world of building services. He’s worked with some big names—D&E Air Conditioning, Multiplex, and Kapitol Group—and now he’s running the show at his own outfit, INSITE Advisory Group. We got stuck into what building services are all about—the gear and systems behind the scenes ...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I’m catching up with Damien Quinn, a bloke who’s made the bold move from construction project management to tech entrepreneur. Starting out as a cadet while studying, he climbed the ranks at Multiplex, then took the leap into software, start-ups, and securing capital to grow—and he’s got some cracking insights to share! We chat about the shift fro...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into a fascinating and thought-provoking topic—Post Carbon Inclusion. Our guests for this episode are Ralph Horne and Louise Dorignon from RMIT University in Melbourne. Ralph is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor at the College of Design and Social Context, while Louise serves as the Vice Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Together...
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hey, Legends! Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I’m chatting with Mick Hawes, a high-performance business coach specialising in the construction industry. As a bestselling author and former elite sports coach with Tennis Australia, Mick brings a unique perspective on achieving success in both business and life. We dive into practical strategies for boosting productivity, profitabi...
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