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.’
Show episodes
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
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 Thrivin
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
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
Talking with Ralph Horne & Louise Dorignon About the Unintended Consequences of Creating a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment
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 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. Ral
Talking with Mick Hawes About Mastering Mindset, Building Success, and Leading in Construction
Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text! 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 wi