THE EPISODE

Join hosts Rhianna Di Trapani and Graeme Reynolds, directors at Virtual Civil Consulting, as they sit down with Sam Lytle, the founder of Beyond CAD and Beyond Typicals and Brian Sroufe, Business Development Manager. In this episode, they talk about their innovative software solutions, the evolution from BeyondCAD to Beyond Typicals, and how listening to customer feedback has driven their success. They also shares insights into making 3D visualization accessible and impactful for all project sizes and budgets.

You can check out more about their platform at www.beyondcad.com.

THE LINKS

Website: https://www.virtualcivilconsulting.com/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@virtualcivilconsulting

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IEf0ZTfQNvazIWtez4J8q 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/constructing-the-future/id1702567159/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-civil-consulting/

THE EPISODE

Join host Rhianna Di Trapani, director at Virtual Civil Consulting, as she sits down with Joel Martin, Managing Director of 4020 Consult, a company with a mission to connect people and  projects. In this episode, Joel talks about their unique people centered approach to recruitment, the power of self belief and the importance of paying it forwards in all elements of your life.

If you need a dose of inspiration, this one is for you!

THE LINKS

Website: https://www.virtualcivilconsulting.com/ 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IEf0ZTfQNvazIWtez4J8q 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/constructing-the-future/id1702567159/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-civil-consulting/ 

Join host Rhianna Di Trapani, director at Virtual Civil Consulting, as she sits down with Paul Doherty, Managing Director of PD Project Delivery. If you’re looking for some motivation to start off your 2024, this episode is for you! PD Project Delivery is a Construction and Project Management company providing civil expertise to provide successful projects of outstanding quality throughout Australia. Paul shares his amazing journey of moving to Australia and finding himself not only navigating life in a new country but also as an entrepreneur. Today marks 6 years of PD Project Delivery and Paul shares his inspiring journey. It truly is a testament to hard work, determination, and a little sprinkle of luck 😉. As corny as it sounds, if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything!   

THE EPISODE
Join host Rhianna Di Trapani, director at Virtual Civil Consulting, as she sits down with David Cumming, founder, and director of DMC Contractors, a specialised civil construction company on the Gold Coast, Queensland. In this episode, David talks about their unique focus on helping developers achieve their goals and dives into his journey of turning his dreams into a reality! 

If you want to know how to bet on yourself, this one is for you!

THE LINKS
Website: virtualcivilconsulting.com/

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0IEf0ZTfQNvazIWtez4J8q/

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/constructing-the-future/id1702567159/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/virtual-civil-consulting/

THE EPISODE
Join host Rhianna Di Trapani as she sits down with Wayne Franks, Owner and Founder of Professional Drone Services of Texas. Professional Drone Services of Texas offers fast, affordable aerial photography, videography, 3D mapping & modeling, thermal/near-infrared imaging & much more! Wayne wasn’t always in this space, listen to the episode to learn more about his career and journey to doing what he loves and with family by his side.   

If you’re interested in all things drone, this episode is for you!   

THE LINKS
Website: virtualcivilconsulting.com/

Spotify:  open.spotify.com/show/0IEf0ZTfQNvazIWtez4J8q?si=ebcb28e274af4d10

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/constructing-the-future/id1702567159

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/virtual-civil-consulting/

Professional Drone Services of Texas Website: droneservicestx.com/

Professional Drone Services of Texas Youtube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCUmZ_tF1mDhloMc7f84eEHQ

THE EPISODE
Join host Rhianna Di Trapani as she sits down with Lachlan McCullough, director of Cooper McCullough Group, a civil construction company in Central Queensland. In this episode, Lachlan (Lachie) talks about the unique opportunities and untapped market of construction in Central Queensland and more rural areas. He highlights some of the major wins of the company focusing on being surrounded by amazingly talented and driven people and opens up about his hopes for the future of the industry.

If you want to know how to run a successful construction company, this one is for you!

THE LINKS
 Website: virtualcivilconsulting.com/

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0IEf0ZTfQNvazIWtez4J8q/

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/constructing-the-future/id1702567159/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/virtual-civil-consulting/

THE EPISODE
Join host Rhianna Di Trapani as she sits down with Jason McKeown and Hayden Clinch, founders of Yeti Services, a civil drainage business on the Sunshine Coast. In this episode, Jason and Hayden share their journey from leaving their day jobs to launching their own business. They discuss the challenges of finding skilled workers, carving a niche in the industry, and tackling specialized drainage projects. They also offer some practical advice for those considering a career in construction. Tune in to gain insights into the world of civil construction and entrepreneurship!

THE LINKS
📲 Website: virtualcivilconsulting.com/

📲 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0IEf0ZTfQNvazIWtez4J8q/

📲 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/constructing-the-future/id1702567159/

📲 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/virtual-civil-consulting/

About Drew

Drew Viles is a Civil Project Manager and Director of VDA Consultants. He started his engineering career early, shadowing his dad working in the project management and construction industry, and was always fascinated with the sciences and how things work. From here he studied civil engineering at Griffith University on the Gold Coast and quickly realised he couldn’t perform well stuck behind a computer all day. Whilst completing his studies, Drew managed to secure undergraduate works on the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village civil earthworks construction package and realised this is exactly the role he’d been looking for. Drew spent the next 8 years rising through the ranks of various civil construction roles to eventually working on Australia’s largest regional construction project for a tier 1 construction company. Drew pivoted to the civil project management roles in early 2020 and started to realise the huge gaps int the market for quality, experienced and driven civil project managers to deliver projects. This led to him starting VDA Consultants, a boutique Civil Engineering and Project Management firm. VDA now services Mining, Council construction and government agencies across South east Queensland, Central Queensland and Australia wide, with a team of 18 staff members.  

About the episode

In this episode, our guest takes us on a journey through their remarkable career, unveiling the pivotal moments that led them to where they are today. Discover the personal motivations that drive their unwavering dedication to transforming the industry.

Get an exclusive peek into the activities and services that have defined their path to success. Hear firsthand how these endeavours have evolved over the years, adapting to the ever-changing landscape of construction.

The episode shines a spotlight on a standout project that our guest and their team proudly championed—a true embodiment of innovation and collaboration.

Learn about the industry's most exciting changes that have ignited our guest's passion, as well as the challenges that demand our attention and action. Discover their visionary perspective on the future of the civil and construction space—a landscape where creativity and progress intertwine.

Tune in for an invaluable dose of wisdom as Drew has some fantastic advice for anyone looking to start their journey in this space.