Episode 46: Robert Sobyra - All Risk No Reward: Fixing the building industry’s profitless boom | The Competitive Contractor Podcast
Description
Robert Sobyra, Head of Policy at the Australia Constructors Association (ACA), dives into pivotal construction challenges. Amid ongoing projects, the industry grapples with issues like insolvencies and material price escalation, impacting operational efficiency.The discussion revolves around the "All Risk, No Reward" report, triggered by the construction sector's pandemic-driven upheaval. Discover how this report uncovers unique risks within the building sector, spotlighting a risk concentration in the head contractor segment. Learn how pandemic-related support inadvertently extended existing challenges.Robert highlights the importance of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and the role of government entities as catalysts for industry-wide improvements. Uncover strategies for mitigating risks, enhancing industry practices, and fostering a healthier, more sustainable construction sector.
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