In this episode of the build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Alistair Guss from McCormack Associates.

 In this episode we talk about:

• Alistair is a natural-born engineer in math and science and always had a desire to pull things apart to discover how they work. 
• Alistair was in the 1984 Olympics as a ski racer, all while completing his Engineering degree. 
• Alistair, although an industrial engineer, did not follow the path of working in the family factory as expected.
• The story of Alistair receiving his first job interview in 1987 with Tony MacCormack and making a choice between professional ski-ing and engineering.
• Alistair is a Building Services Engineer and has an obvious passion for his work, even after 33 years with MacCormack Associates.
• Alistair explains the role of a Building Engineer and the consideration of ‘diversity’ in a building from one side to the other.
• In 1993 Alistair became a 50/50 partner of MacCormack Associates after less than 10 years in the industry.
• Communication and working with clients is a passion for Alistair, which he accredits to ski-lifts!
• Alistair’s perspective on young engineers graduating from University, along with differences in training, communication and big picture views.
• Learning to work in a team and the fundamental differences between engineering roles.
• In 2009, Alistair became involved in the wholesale Gas industry through OC Energy which has evolved, over time, branching into internet supplies among other things.
• Alistair’s recalls his first ever job, working on a refrigerated display case.
• Outside of work Alistair shares what gets him up in the morning.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with the passionate Alistair Guss.  

Links: 

MacCormack Associates 

OC Energy 

Credits

Build Hatch Podcast Soundtrack Title: “Ride It Like You Mean It”.

Artist Name: Kristian Leo.

Written By: Evert Zeevalkink.  

Published by Soundstripe Productions. 

In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Grahame Chevalley, Executive Director of GWH.  

In this episode we talk about:

• Grahame grew up on the North Coast of NSW, the son of a cattle station stockman  

• After Grahame completed an agriculture degree he ended up changing career paths and became a builder 

• Grahame started his building career working in residential construction and carpentry  

• Grahame came to the conclusion to step out on his own and started his company in 1991. 

• His experience of starting GWH and the requirements he needed to meet 

• The importance of good relationships with both sub-contractors and clients 

• The mentors and leaders Grahame has learnt from along his career 

• Being the leader of GWH, Grahame shares how he stays ahead of his competitors  

• Grahame describes the recording procedures in place to protect GWH 

• Grahame’s management style and how he defines success 

• The country-lifestyle workethic that Grahame still holds true to  

• The top lesson Grahame has learnt along his career  

• The parts of his job that give Grahame the most satisfaction  

• Grahame lives on a rural property and finds this is a great way for him wind down at the end of the day 

• The value of apprentices and Grahame’s long time employees 

• The future for GWH 

• Grahame’s advice for young people coming into the construction industry 

Sit back and enjoy this interview with Grahame Chevalley.  

Links:

GWH Build

Credits:

Build Hatch Podcast Soundtrack Title: “Ride It Like You Mean It”.

Artist Name: Kristian Leo.

Written By: Evert Zeevalkink.  

Published by Soundstripe Productions. 

In this episode of the build Hatch Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Matt Fair from Crete Kings Without Crowns.

In this episode we talk about:

• Matt explains where the name of his business came from

• Matt is a concrete polisher and looks at how he came to be in this area.

• Matt grew up as a son of an electrician and spent his younger years travelling in a F150 van

• The early years of Matt’s working career and how it led to polishing concrete

• Matt’s inspiration comes from his wife Veronica and his children

• The process of Polishing concrete and the equipment required

• The concrete trends Matt has seen during his 20 years in the industry

• Matt’s advice for dealing with complicated jobs, difficult clients or other tradies

• The qualities required to be a concrete polisher and businessman

• How to best communicate with clients and remembering to give them realistic expectations

• Matt uses decent equipment and believes in purchasing good quality tools to get a good result

• Matt receives his daily satisfaction by providing his clients with a great final result

• The most interesting thing that a client has requested to have embedded in the polished concrete

• What gets Matt out of bed in the morning, including his love for routine and cooking

• Matt’s family drives him through encouragement, conversation and connection

• Matt has wonderful things to say about his wife Veronica

• Tim Van Der Veen from Worx+ has been a mentor for Matt

• Matt’s experience of working on his largest project thus far

• The variety of sites excites Matts and he shares some of the highlights

• The Future for Matt, his family, and Crete Kings Without Crowns.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Matt Fair.

Links:

Crete Kings Without Crowns

Contact Matt or Veronica on 0409 005 994

Credits

Build Hatch Podcast Soundtrack Title: “Ride It Like You Mean It”.

Artist Name: Kristian Leo.

Written By: Evert Zeevalkink.  

Published by Soundstripe Productions. 

In this episode of the build Hatch Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Jasper Lumiere from Sustainable Surrounds.  

 In this episode we talk about:

• Jasper grew up on Lake Macquarie with very artistic parents 

• Jasper is a landscape designer and shares how he came to become a landscaper 

• He has a desire for people to immerse themselves in nature 

• Hard landscaping vs soft landscaping 

• After a few years of hands-on working, Jasper did his Bachelor of landscape architecture a RMIT University 

• After finishing his degree Jasper started his own business, Sustainable Surrounds 

• Jasper tells us about his first project and the process of establishing this space  

• The value of teamwork when it comes to design and landscaping 

• When completing home landscaping Jasper meets with the whole family  

• Jaspers experience of finalising a project and meeting the landscaping budget  

• Jaspers daily motivation and the involvement of gratefulness in his family life 

• How Jasper defines success  

• Jasper works closely with his wife, Jzhonnie and fills us in on their working relationship 

• Jasper tells us about the recent ‘Bar Beach’ project 

• Jaspers process to work collaboratively with clients and contractors  

• The aspects of working outdoors that Jasper loves 

• Garden’s engage all your senses, something that cannot be captured in a photograph 

• Jasper’s advice to anyone considering a landscaping career 

• The future for Sustainable Surrounds  

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Jasper Lumiere.

Links:

Sustainable Surrounds

In this first episode of the Build Hatch Podcast we introduce our host Aaron Kyle. Aaron is interviewed by good friend and architect, Dylan Try from SDA. Dylan and Aaron discuss the motivation behind the Build Hatch Podcast and the history of Aaron's career in the construction industry. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Build Hatch was born out of a desire to share the stories behind the build
• Aaron grew up living between Newcastle and Melbourne
• Aaron has worked in the areas of; Construction Management, Contract Administration, Mining Infrastructure, Engineering, Property Development and now the Law 
• Aaron is currently working as a specialist consultant in construction dispute resolution
• Aaron's perspective on balancing family and work
• The behind the sciences stories that Aaron wants to share through this Podcast and guests 
• Dyan Try's journey into architecture and his perception on the construction industry 
• The traditional and referral-based model of marketing
• Dylan talks about the importance of the client relationship
• As a specialist consultant, Aaron has seen many disputes following construction projects
• Aaron explains the concept of life-long-learning
• The objectives of the Build Hatch Podcast 

Sit back and enjoy the first episode of the Build Hatch Podcast with Aaron Kyle 

Links:

Contact Dylan Try from SA 

Contact Build Hatch 

Credits:

Build Hatch Podcast Soundtrack Title: “Ride It Like You Mean It”.

Artist Name: Kristian Leo.

Written By: Evert Zeevalkink.  

Published by Soundstripe Productions.