The Building Talks Podcast
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.’
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Talking with Jordan Skinner about Crafting a Construction Brand and marketing a Construction firm, specifically to attract top performers!
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Hey, Legends! In this episode, I had a great chat with Jordan Skinner, who runs Moonshot Media, a cool company helping construction organis…
Talking with Steven Chandler about the Ins and Outs of Property Development
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Hey Legends! This week, we took a fascinating dive into the world of property development with the one and only Steven Chandler! With over …
Talking with Simon McFadden about Designing, Building and Other Considerations that go into Creating Data Centres
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Hey, Legends! In the latest episode of The Building Talks Podcast, we're venturing into the fascinating world of data centres, a booming as…
Talking with Phil Hendy about Revolutionising Construction with Lean Wisdom
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Hey Legends! Buckle up for a seriously cool chat in our latest episode! I hung out with Phil Hendy, the brains behind Innovation and Contin…
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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Hey, Legends! This week, we've got a treat for you – the return of Jono Conley, the Director of Concise Recruitment, who rocked our podcast…
Talking with Matt Stevens about Shaping the Future of Aussie Construction: From Academic Insights to AI and Productivity
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Hey, folks! This week, I took a stroll into the academic side of construction with a laid-back chat featuring Matt Stevens, Senior Lecturer…
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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Hey, folks! This week on the podcast, I had a ripper of a chat with Nick Hewson, the brain behind Arboralis. Nick's journey from structur…
Talking with Matthew Mackey about the Construction Boom, Collaboration, and Industry Challenges in Queensland
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In our latest podcast, I sat down with one of the industry's most highly regarded leaders, Matthew Mackey, from Arcadis, and dived headfirs…
Talking with Mark Hughes, Senior Site Manager about his 40 Years in Construction
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mark Hughes, a true legend in the construction world. With over 40 years of experience…
Talking with Jeremy McLeod about Building Sustainability: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Architecture and Housing for All
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This week, I had a fantastic chat with Jeremy McLeod, a familiar name in Melbourne's architecture scene. He's the brains behind Breathe Arc…
Talking with Martin Fenn about Revolutionising Construction: Exploring Modern Methods of Construction & Sustainability
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This week, I enjoyed chatting with another Martin - Martin Fenn. Martin is the Lead for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) for the 'Chart…
Talking with Ryan Treweek about Building Trust and Relationships, Profits, Pitfalls, & Progress, Quality Control Revolution, and Construction Culture & Innovation
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This week, I had a great chat with Ryan Treweek. If you're in the construction biz, Ryan's probably a familiar name. He spent a chunk of hi…
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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It was great to have a chat today with Liam Casey, who's the Pre-Construction Manager at Alchemy Construct. Our conversation delved into va…
Talking Architectural Insights: Design, Education, and Client Perspectives in the Built Environment - A Conversation with Sarah Ball
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This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Ball, the Principal Architect for the education and science sector at Woods Bagot. With…
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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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Eliza Carbines, the Founding Director of Tender Relief. Eliza brings a wealth of experience…
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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This week, I had an insightful discussion with Belinda Coates, a well-known figure in the industry who has made a significant impact within…
Talking with Hacia Atherton about Diversity & Trades: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities
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This week, I had the pleasure of having a chat with Hacia Atherton, whose family has a proud legacy in the trades industry that spans multi…
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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In this week's episode, I had a captivating conversation with Robert Sobyra, who is Head of Policy, at the Australian Constructors Associat…
Talking with Sonya Miller about her career, experiences, and thoughts on Melbourne's Construction & Property sector
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In this week's episode, I was joined by Sonya Miller, the Founding Director of Armitage Jones, the Consulting Project Management and Develo…
Talking with Mark Flynn, a sub-contractor's view of the risks and challenges within the construction industry
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In this podcast episode, I was joined by Mark Flynn, the Owner and Founder of the specialised brick, block and masonry subcontractor, Brick…