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 you’re into smarter building and bold thinking, you’ll love this one. Takeaways: ✅ Tony’s career path from steel sheds to startup ✅ What AltForm actually is and how it"s helping reshape site delivery ✅ The real-world benefits of productised construction: faster, cleaner, safer ✅ Why influencing a conservative industry is a slow but important game ✅ Hiring the right people and building a strong internal culture ✅ Why modern methods need modern mindsets ✅ The disconnect between uni and on-site experience ✅ The importance of flexibility, without losing accountability ✅ How to turn challenges into innovation opportunities Chapters: 07:52 – Generational Influence in the Construction Industry 10:41– The Role of Young Professionals in Construction 13:26  –  Empathy and Leadership in Attracting Talent 16:20 – Introducing AltForm and Modern Methods of Construction 19:51 – The Vision and Purpose of AltForm 22:33 – Personal Journey and Career Decisions 26:51 – Navigating Change in the Construction Industry 31:14 – The Quest for Certainty in Construction 36:59 – Building a Flexible Delivery Method 44:47 – The Role of AI in Design and Construction 50:56 – Lessons Learned from One-off Projects 52:42 – Innovative Construction Projects and Client Engagement 54:50 – The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptation in Leadership 57:32 – Building Trust and Managing Risks in Business 59:39 – The Need for Outside-the-Box Thinking in Construction 01:05:40 – Sales as a Core Component of Construction 01:07:42 – Future Aspirations for AltForm and the Construction Industry Hit play and hear how Tony’s helping drive change from the ground up literally! Hope you enjoy the podcast! #TheBuildingTalksPodcast #AltForm #ConstructionInnovation #ModernMethodsofConstruction #MMC #ProductisedConstruction #ConstructionLeadership #IndustryCulture #ConstructionCareers #FutureOfConstruction #SafetyInConstruction #BuildingSmarter #ConstructionTechnology #AustralianConstruction The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:   www.buildingenvirons.com.au   The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au