Better questions = Better Builds with Georgia Jackson

About this episode

Guy Stanley interviews Georgia Jackson about her journey in the construction industry and the importance of communication in estimating.

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Georgia Jackson, Estimator at Cast Interiors, to explore what really happens behind the scenes of construction projects and what it means to work “in the trenches” of the industry. Georgia shares her journey from growing up on construction sites in Sydney working alongside her dad, to carving out her own path in the industry and unexpectedly finding her place in estimating. What started as a role she once saw as purely numbers-driven quickly became something far more dynamic, creative, and collaborative. The conversation dives into the reality of estimating, breaking down the misconception that it is just spreadsheets and calculations. Georgia explains how the role requires constant communication, relationship-building, and the ability to mentally construct a project before it is ever built on site. From working with supply chains to aligning with design and programme teams, estimating sits at the centre of decision-making. A key theme throughout is communication. Georgia highlights how projects succeed or fail based on transparency, whether that is…

People in this episode

Host: Guy Stanley

Guest: Georgia Jackson

Topics covered

• construction
• estimating
• communication
• project management
• creative roles
• relationship-building

Keywords

• construction
• estimating
• communication
• project management
• creative roles
• relationship-building
• transparency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cast Interiors

Places: Sydney

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