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#43 Builder’s Panel: On-Site Wins, Apprentices & Smarter Systems with Chris Cahill & Timothy Greenham -Part 2
The theory is one thing. Making it work on site is where it gets real. In Part 2, we get practical about airtightness, apprentices, software, and the habits that help builders and families thrive.
Hosts Luke Callery and Dean Backman sit down again with Chris Cahill (Primebuilt Constructions) and Timothy Greenham (Emerald Building Services), live from Circa Studio at Bowens Port Melbourne. From blower door “aha” moments to the culture that transforms apprentices into leaders, this episode is full of lessons you can take straight to site.
We also explore the realities of switching to all-in-one software (WunderBuild), how being your own client changes design decisions, and where the industry is heading with code changes and shifting demand. Plus, we look at the boundaries and routines that help business owners stay healthy, both on and off the tools.
What you’ll learn
• How on-site blower door testing sharpens team culture and build quality
• Practical ways to grow apprentices into confident carpenters and leaders
• When to rip the band-aid off software migration—and what to standardise first
• Client-first decision making: prefab vs stick build vs SIPs, and how to find the sweet spot
• Mindset shifts for a tougher market, and why boundaries like no weekends still matter
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction (Episode 43, Part 2)
00:58 – Passive training experience in Fiji
02:58 – On-site insights from blower door testing
03:32 – Apprentice achievement: 0.35 ACH project
05:36 – Trade school compared to on-site learning
06:14 – Job documentation and compliance practices
10:06 – Transitioning to WunderBuild software
13:05 – Building your own home: balancing cost and efficiency
19:04 – Establishing work–life boundaries
24:12 – Industry outlook: NCC changes and market pressures
28:15 – Quick Fire Q&A with guests
29:53 – Closing remarks and guest details
Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke Callery
Guest: Chris Cahill - Primebuilt Constructions
Timothy Greenham - Emerald Building Services
🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
🌐 Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite
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By Build InsiteThe theory is one thing. Making it work on site is where it gets real. In Part 2, we get practical about airtightness, apprentices, software, and the habits that help builders and families thrive.
Hosts Luke Callery and Dean Backman sit down again with Chris Cahill (Primebuilt Constructions) and Timothy Greenham (Emerald Building Services), live from Circa Studio at Bowens Port Melbourne. From blower door “aha” moments to the culture that transforms apprentices into leaders, this episode is full of lessons you can take straight to site.
We also explore the realities of switching to all-in-one software (WunderBuild), how being your own client changes design decisions, and where the industry is heading with code changes and shifting demand. Plus, we look at the boundaries and routines that help business owners stay healthy, both on and off the tools.
What you’ll learn
• How on-site blower door testing sharpens team culture and build quality
• Practical ways to grow apprentices into confident carpenters and leaders
• When to rip the band-aid off software migration—and what to standardise first
• Client-first decision making: prefab vs stick build vs SIPs, and how to find the sweet spot
• Mindset shifts for a tougher market, and why boundaries like no weekends still matter
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction (Episode 43, Part 2)
00:58 – Passive training experience in Fiji
02:58 – On-site insights from blower door testing
03:32 – Apprentice achievement: 0.35 ACH project
05:36 – Trade school compared to on-site learning
06:14 – Job documentation and compliance practices
10:06 – Transitioning to WunderBuild software
13:05 – Building your own home: balancing cost and efficiency
19:04 – Establishing work–life boundaries
24:12 – Industry outlook: NCC changes and market pressures
28:15 – Quick Fire Q&A with guests
29:53 – Closing remarks and guest details
Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke Callery
Guest: Chris Cahill - Primebuilt Constructions
Timothy Greenham - Emerald Building Services
🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
🌐 Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite
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