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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

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103:54

Talking with Justin McGrath about Leadership...

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2026/03/30

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...

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66:38

Talking with Seamus Egan about Leadership, Resilience...

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2026/03/16

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 ...

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68:22

Talking with Jesse Lockhart Krause about Reimagining...

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2026/03/02

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 ...

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105:25

Talking with Joey Hidalgo about Estimating,...

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2025/12/22

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...

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58:57

Talking with Scott Clements about Growing an...

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2025/12/08

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...

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88:13

Talking with Alana Luppi about breaking cycles,...

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2025/11/24

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...

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86:39

Talking with Andrew Deveson and David Caputo about...

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2025/11/10

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...

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72:19

Talking with Ben Rowe about 'New Epping', and what it...

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2025/10/27

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...

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87:32

Talking with Ben Thomson about the Psychology Behind...

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2025/10/13

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...

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79:55

Talking with Adam Jeffery about International...

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2025/09/29

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...

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81:27

Talking with Kurt Hegetschweiler about Leadership,...

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2025/09/15

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...

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70:59

Talking with Anthony & Paul Mancini about Building a...

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2025/09/01

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...

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84:49

Talking with Richard Austin about Leading...

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2025/08/18

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, ...

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77:28

Talking with Tony Phillips about Modern Methods,...

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2025/08/04

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...

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69:04

Talking with Future Construction Pros about...

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2025/07/21

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...

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74:39

Talking with Martin Deil about Facade Innovation,...

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2025/07/07

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...

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75:50

Talking with Liam Carmody about Property Investment,...

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2025/06/23

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...

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66:15

Talking with Debbie Laporte about Landscape...

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2025/06/09

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...

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72:28

Talking with Scott Hearne about Modern Methods of...

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2025/05/26

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...

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66:38

Talking with John Davies about Fixing Construction:...

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2025/05/12

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...

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