In episode 64 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re joined by Darren Wallbank, Executive Chairman at Builda Price. Throughout this episode, Darren goes over costing projects in the building industry and the key to long-term profitability in your building company.

INSIDE EPISODE 64 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• The main reason builders struggle with pricing


• Automation, the future of the building industry?


• How to prevent mistakes that lead to costly overruns


• Specialist vs generalist? Which one is better


• The key to pricing jobs to increase your net margin


• And much, much more.

Listen to the full episode to uncover what you need to be incorporating into your project costings to maximise your profit margin and set your building company up for success.

ABOUT DARREN WALLBANK

Having worked for a number of major building material suppliers in executive positions, Darren Wallbank knows the construction industry well. In his current role at BuildaPrice, he focuses on strategy and product development consulting often with builders to make sure their products reflect what is required.

He also heads up the development team helping them setup growth into Australia so that as a company they can react quickly with product changes to suit this ever changing industry.

Connect with Darren: linkedin.com/in/darrenwallbank

TIMELINE

• 1:39 About Darren and his role at Builda Price


• 6:04 The future of the building industry


• 11:39 Common mistakes that cause cost overruns


• 19:48 Why specialising increases your profitability


• 23:29 What’s in the pipeline from Builda Price?

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

Builda Price: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

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