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Talking with Ethan Chittick about The Reality of Running a Subcontracting Business in Construction
Apr 27, 2026
1h 18m 21s
Talking with Brian Donovan about Risk, Resilience and Building a Business from Scratch
Apr 13, 2026
1h 21m 24s
Talking with Justin McGrath about Leadership Pressure, Health and the Cost of High Performance in Construction
Mar 30, 2026
1h 43m 54s
Talking with Seamus Egan about Leadership, Resilience and Navigating Construction’s Toughest Moments
Mar 16, 2026
1h 06m 38s
Talking with Jesse Lockhart Krause about Reimagining Bondi Surf Club and Designing with Community in Mind
Mar 2, 2026
1h 08m 22s
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| 4/27/26 |  Talking with Ethan Chittick about The Reality of Running a Subcontracting Business in Construction | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Back with another episode of The Building Talks Podcast, this one’s a deep dive into how smart subcontractors actually build successful businesses. I sit down with Ethan Chittick, carpenter and co-founder of B&E Built and Commercial Carpentry. Over the past decade, he’s built a serious subcontracting operation, with a sharp focus on the numbers and how the business really runs. We get into cash flow, margins, retention, an... | 1h 18m 21s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Talking with Brian Donovan about Risk, Resilience and Building a Business from Scratch | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! In this episode, we hear from Brian Donovan, who built an enviable career through his time at Multiplex and Mirvac where he rose to Project Director, before taking the leap in 2018 to launch Jardon Group. We unpack what it’s really like stepping away from Tier 1 construction and leading $400M projects, to setting up and growing a construction business. Brian shares the reality of starting just before COVID hit, the uncertainty, ... | 1h 21m 24s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Talking with Justin McGrath about Leadership Pressure, Health and the Cost of High Performance in Construction | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Thanks for jumping into another episode of The Building Talks Podcast…this episode’s a little different, and one that really matters. Returning guest Justin McGrath is back on the show. With more than 40 years in construction, Justin’s built a career many would admire, starting as an apprentice and working his way through to Construction Director, leading major projects, big teams, and high-pressure environments. But this conver... | 1h 43m 54s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Talking with Seamus Egan about Leadership, Resilience and Navigating Construction’s Toughest Moments | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Season 5 rolls on with a thoughtful and honest conversation about leadership in the toughest moments of construction. In this episode, returning guest Seamus Egan joins me again on The Building Talks Podcast. Since his last appearance, Seamus has had a full-on couple of years, moving from BESIX Watpac to Roberts Co shortly before their collapse in Victoria, and now in a new role as General Manager at Henny. We talk openly about ... | 1h 06m 38s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Talking with Jesse Lockhart Krause about Reimagining Bondi Surf Club and Designing with Community in Mind | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Season 5 is here, and we’re kicking off with a big one! I’m joined by Jesse Lockhart Krause, founder of Lockhart-Krause Architects, to talk about the redevelopment of the iconic Bondi Surf Club, the oldest surf club in the world. Since we first planned this chat, Bondi experienced a tragic event that shook the community. Jesse was there that day, and while our focus is on architecture and leadership, we briefly acknowledge the ... | 1h 08m 22s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Talking with Joey Hidalgo about Estimating, Offshoring, and the Power of Starting from Zero | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast, wrapping up Season 4 with a story that perfectly captures grit, growth, and what’s possible in construction when mindset meets opportunity. In this finale, I’m joined by Joey Hidalgo, founder of the TMC Academy and host of The Profitable Estimator Podcast. Joey moved from the Philippines to Australia with just $700, sending out 50 resumes a day before breaking into estimating and laun... | 1h 45m 25s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Talking with Scott Clements about Growing an Engineering Firm, Attracting Talent, and Embracing AI in Construction | Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! Hi there, and welcome to The Building Talks Podcast, where we dig into what really builds success… In this episode, I sit down with Scott Clements, Managing Director of Inertia Engineering, a growing multidisciplinary Engineering firm based in Southeast Queensland. Scott’s story takes us from his early career in the UK to scaling a 70-person consultancy back in Australia, including some impressive growth during the COVID era. We... | 58m 57s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | Talking with Alana Luppi about breaking cycles, building culture and backing the next gen of builders | 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... | 1h 28m 13s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | Talking with Andrew Deveson and David Caputo about what it takes to Scale Kapitol from Zero to a Billion-Dollar Builder | Got 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... | 1h 26m 39s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | Talking with Ben Rowe about 'New Epping', and what it takes to deliver a $2 billion mixed-use precinct, and his insights to Property Development! | 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... | 1h 12m 19s | ||||||
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| 10/13/25 | Talking with Ben Thomson about the Psychology Behind Traffic, Parking and Urban Planning | 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... | 1h 27m 32s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | Talking with Adam Jeffery about International Construction experiences: from London to New York and back to Melbourne! | 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... | 1h 19m 55s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | Talking with Kurt Hegetschweiler about Leadership, Mindset & Building Better Construction Businesses | 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... | 1h 21m 27s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | Talking with Anthony & Paul Mancini about Building a Luxury Brand in Construction | 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... | 1h 10m 59s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | Talking with Richard Austin about Leading High-Performance Teams Without Being the Technical Expert | 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, ... | 1h 24m 49s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | Talking with Tony Phillips about Modern Methods, Mindset Shifts, and Shaking up Construction with AltForm | 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... | 1h 17m 28s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Talking with Future Construction Pros about Cadetships, Career Paths and What They’re Really Looking For within industry | 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... | 1h 09m 06s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | Talking with Martin Deil about Facade Innovation, BIPV Technology and the Future of Self-Powering Buildings | 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... | 1h 14m 39s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Talking with Liam Carmody about Property Investment, Buyer's Agents and Building a Property Portfolio for Long-Term Growth | 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... | 1h 15m 50s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | Talking with Debbie Laporte about Landscape Architecture, Public Space Design and How It Shapes the Way We Live | 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... | 1h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Talking with Scott Hearne about Modern Methods of Construction, Standardisation & the Future of MMC in Australia | 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... | 1h 12m 28s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | Talking with John Davies about Fixing Construction: Culture, Procurement & the Future of the Industry | 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... | 1h 06m 38s | ||||||
| 4/28/25 | Talking with Dr Gretchen Gagel about Leadership, Culture & Women Thriving in Construction | 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... | 1h 20m 30s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | Talking with Nauman Akhtar about Building Services, Data Centres & How AI is Shaping 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 ... | 1h 18m 17s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | Talking with Damien Quinn about Construction, Tech Start-ups & AI: From Cadet to CEO! | 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... | 1h 23m 55s | ||||||
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