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.’
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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 ...
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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 service...
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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...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into a fascinating and thought-provoking topic—Post Carbon Inclusion.
Our guests for this episode are Ralph Horne and Louise Dorignon from RMIT University in Melbourne. Ralph is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor at the College of Design and Social Context, while Louise s...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of The Building Talks Podcast!
This week, I’m chatting with Mick Hawes, a high-performance business coach specialising in the construction industry. As a bestselling author and former elite sports coach with Tennis Australia, Mick brings a unique perspective on achieving success in both business and life.
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to the final episode of the How to BE a Property Developer Series on The Building Talks Podcast!
In this wrap-up episode, Steve Chandler and I tackle the big question: What’s next? If you’ve been following along and are eager to dip your toes into property development, this episode is your guide to taking those all-important first steps.<...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to the penultimate episode of The Building Talks Podcast for the How to BE a Property Developer Series! This week, Steve Chandler and I explore the all-important topic of delivery in property development—breaking it down into pre-construction design, risk management, and navigating the construction phase.
In this episode, we dive into:
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to the final episode of The Building Talks Podcast Season 3! I’m Martin Preece, and I’m thrilled to close this season with an inspiring conversation featuring George Abraham, Managing Director of Hickory —one of Australia’s most innovative construction companies.
George shares his journey from starting without industry connections to bec...
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Hey, Legends! Ready to crack the code on generating revenue in property development? In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I’m joined once again by Steve Chandler, our resident expert for the How to BE a Property Developer Series. This time, we’re talking all things revenue—the essential part of any development project that gets cashback in your pocket after m...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to this week’s episode of The Building Talks Podcast! I’m Martin Preece, and I’m chatting with Rory Hunter, founder and CEO of Model, a pioneering build-to-rent development and investment group. Rory’s journey into property development is incredible—starting in 2005 when he bought an island in Cambodia, transformed it into a world-renowned holiday...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! I’m Martin Preece, and this is Episode 4 of our special How to BE a Property Developer Series with the insightful Steve Chandler. This time, we’re getting into the real work behind managing authority approvals and handling the people side of property development—basically, how to keep everything on track without...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast! I’m Martin Preece, and in this episode, I’m diving into Australia’s housing crisis with the insightful and passionate Rob Pradolin. Rob’s a seasoned pro in property development, having spent years with big names like Australand (now Frasers) and leading his own projects since he was 23. He's not only got th...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast, and Episode 3 of our special How to BE a Property Developer Series with me, Martin Preece, and our expert guest for all seven episodes, Steve Chandler.
This week, we’re tackling feasibility studies—one of the trickiest parts of property development! Last time, we covered acquisition; now we’re diving in...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to another exciting episode of The Building Talks Podcast with me, Martin Preece! This week, I had an awesome chat with Tom Macrokanis, founder and director of Macro3D and Macrofab, a fabrication and engineering firm in Victoria.
We dive into Tom’s work at Macro 3D, where he's shaking up the construction world with 3D concrete printi...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to Episode 2 of our special 7-part How to BE a Property Developer Series, on The Building Talks Podcast!
Throughout this season, I'll be chatting with Steve Chandler CEO of LEFTA Group and Director at the Property Development Institute. In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of the ins and outs of property development, div...
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Hey Legends! In this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Nick Travers, the owner and director of Techne Architects. Nick’s firm has made a big name for itself here in Melbourne, designing some of the city’s most iconic hospitality venues. From trendy cafés to buzzing pubs and restaurants, Techni Architects...
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Hey, Legends! Have you ever considered Property Development as a side-hustle, a way to build wealth or add to your retirement fund, or perhaps because your entrepreneurial sprit is itching to have a crack and Development?
Well, welcome to the first episode of our special 7 part How to BE a Property Developer Series, which will run along side our usual fortni...
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Hey, Legends! In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Chris Ong, Managing Director of SYNC. Sync has made a name for itself in the modular construction space, particularly with bathroom pods, having delivered an impressive 29,000 units so far! We dove into Chris's fascinating career journey, from his early days as a Projec...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to this episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week we chat with Ciara Ritchie, a young construction professional in the early stages of her career in the industry. We often hear of the challenges younger professionals face early in their career, and we all recognise the shortage of female participation (and retention) within the Construction...
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Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast. This time, I had a fantastic chat with Brian Sands, a former CEO turned corporate advisor who specialises in business turnaround and growth, particularly within the construction and property sectors. Brian’s journey from labourer to CEO and now to business coach is nothing short of inspiring.
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