Constructing You

Jaimie Johnston MBE joined Bryden Wood – an international integrated company of creative technologists, designers, architects, engineers and analysts – shortly after its formation in 1995. Jaimie leads on the application of systems to the delivery and operation of high performing assets. He is a leading authority on the Platforms approach to design for manufacture and assembly (P-DfMA) and works on new data-led, digital workflows for government and private sector clients in the UK, US, Europe and Asia. Jaimie is the author of the benchmark strategy documents, 'Delivery Platforms for Government Assets' (2017, reprinted 2021), and 'Platforms: Bridging the gap between construction and manufacturing' (2018). These are now the foundation for the UK Government's drive to create a more productive, value-driven construction sector. Jaimie was a key contributor to the UK Government's 'Construction Playbook' and is the Design Lead for the Construction Innovation Hub. Jaimie was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2021 for Services to Construction. In this episode, you'll get insight to:

• The difference between value management and cost management
• Diversifying your career and taking initiative
• The thinking required to deliver results, innovation and solutions
• Developing open-mindedness and not being quick to dismiss ideas
• The importance of surrounding yourself with complimentary thinkers

And more Resources: Factfulness - Hans Rosling https://www.brydenwood.co.uk Show notes: If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the Facebook community to be part of the growing family of constructors who chose exceptional futures. Search for Constructing You Community and join today.

Can you look yourself dead set in the eye and tell yourself you're not addicted to your comfort zone? Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the free facebook community to discuss your journey in the building industry; https://www.facebook.com/groups/constructingyou/ Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv

Brian Vo is the Co-founding executive of the Built Environment Association at the University of Technology Sydney where he is also completing his Bachelor of Construction Project Management. Through BEA he aims to share his passion for the industry with the bright, young leaders of the future. His strong desire to transform thoughts into matter has led him to Phoenix where he works on bringing high-end, multi-residential developments to life. Outside of the office walls you'll find a hands-on Brian working on renovations and construction projects with his brothers. When he's finally off site he loves to travel along the coast, seeking out exciting plant-based eateries and immersing himself in all things naturally constructed. Stephanie Nguyen is an emerging leader amongst the Built Environment, passionate about empowering infinite and successful mindsets. Through her work as the Co-Founding President of the Built Environment Association (UTS), she has developed a successful community of UTS students in the Design, Architecture, and Building faculty to connect with industry leaders and to professionally develop themselves. After graduating from Commerce, she is now completing her Bachelor of Construction Project Management and currently working on the Sydney Modern Project with Richard Crookes Constructions. In 2022, Stephanie continues to lead the Built Environment Association as 2022 President as well as representing UTS Design, Architecture & Building Faculty on the UTS Academic Board. Her goal is to empower better leaders through infinite and sustainable mindsets. In this power packed and unmissable episode, you'll get insight to:

• The founding story and vision of Built Environment Association
• Having a winners mindset
• Living life outside of convention
• Why mentoring matters and creates leverage
• Rejecting notions of the wrongful majority
• Having faith over fear
• Standing up and out for yourself
• Exploring and defining your own individuality
• Young Gun leadership lessons

And so much more. Brian and Stephanie are the stellar examples of what it means to be a young gun. Listen closely as they will go fast and far. Resources: https://www.builtenvironmentassociation.com.au Show notes: If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the Facebook community to be part of the growing family of constructors who chose exceptional futures. Search for Constructing You Community and join today.

In this episode, I share the top 7 characteristics of a young gun. If you know someone who fits the brief, nominate them to be on my podcast today; https://yhh48vpginz.typeform.com/to/Dem0KS7X Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the free facebook community to discuss your journey in the building industry; https://www.facebook.com/groups/constructingyou/ Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv

Andy has been a Quantity Surveyor for over 30years, which has spanned over the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. He has worked on major construction projects including Hospitals, shopping malls, Multi-storey commercial buildings, sports stadiums, major housing developments and the $40bn rebuild of Christchurch, NZ after a devastating earthquake. His current business, Construction Cost Consultants, has become the leader in Insurance Rebuild Valuation Reports in New Zealand, using their self-built and developed technology reducing survey time from 12hrs to 2hrs, they also carry-out general quantity surveying services in the construction sector. In this episode, you'll get insight to:

• The greatest opportunities for a QS right now
• Being bigger than your circumstances
• Qualities of a stand-out QS professional
• Fueling your entrepreneurial growth
• Executing ideas
• Exemplary leadership insights
• Challenging your thinking
• Key business insights to longevity

And more. If you're driven and ambitious at heart, this episode is for you to push your own boundaries. Resources: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Construction Cost Consultants Show notes: If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the Facebook community to be part of the growing family of constructors who chose exceptional futures. Search for Constructing You Community and join today.

Most people have come into 2022 with a stumbling start. If anything, it's been an elongated version of last year. Same same, different calendar. When this is teamed with people asking themselves low-level questions, nothing will change if your line of questions first do not change. But even still, most people spend very little time in deep reflection and contemplation on what they want out of life, and other incredibly important questions. Over 90% of people I talk to have no answer when asked what they want. How can you let this continue? So if you are feeling depleted, stuck, demotivated and generally lost, this exclusive and unique 30 day Deconstructing You challenge is exactly what you need. You will be exclusively guided by me to be reignited and refuelled and achieve more clarity, conviction and confidence in your career and life. Spots are limited, DM me "I'm ready to construct" to apply today. Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the free facebook community to discuss your journey in the building industry; https://www.facebook.com/groups/constructingyou/ Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv

Kate is a passionate urbanist and place maker with more than 25 years of international experience working throughout Australia, as well as Asia, Europe and the United States. She is globally respected for her expertise in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working sensitively with stakeholders and the community to co-create powerful new futures for well love d places. She has been influential in shaping thinking about the global competitiveness of Australian Cities, their future identity and quality of life. A regular speaker, panellist and conference moderator; Kate is recognised as a thought leader in relation to city -shaping, knowledge and innovation precincts and talent attraction. Kate thrives on collaboration and works effectively in partnership with government, community, non-profit and private sector stakeholders. She has strong experience in conceptualising and delivering complex urban projects: working with a diverse mix of stakeholders to curate a bold and innovative vision for future urban life that will deliver enduring shared value outcomes. In this episode, you'll get exposure to:

• The importance of making the most of now
• Self-belief and experimenting often
• Empowering yourself to make decisions
• How to develop cultural consciousness
• Managing project complexity and problems
• Developing real knowledge, insight and opinions
• Taking learning and thinking seriously instead of sporadically

And so much more. For those who are mavericks, and seek to be the exception, not the rule, this episode is for you. Play now. Resources: Cities For A Small Planet by Richard Rogers Happy City By Charles Montgomery Harry Potter Show notes: If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the Facebook community to be part of the growing family of constructors who chose exceptional futures. Search for Constructing You Community and join today.

In this episode, you'll get a chapter breakdown as to all the principles covered in my book, so you can decide if Triple E leadership is the level you want to aim for. Do you know an industry young gun who is exemplary at what they do, yet so young? You can nominate them to be interviewed on Constructing You here: https://theconstructioncoach.com.au/constructing-you-podcast Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the free facebook community to discuss your journey in the building industry; https://www.facebook.com/groups/constructingyou/ Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv

Sarah Daly - Associate Director, Sustainability - Turner & Townsend After an exciting foray into photojournalism and a degree in reportage photography, Sarah's first 15career years were leading and growing the multi-award-winning international marketing and management consultancy she formed a year after graduation. She then pivoted into a hybrid of marketing-led sustainability strategy as an independent consultant for three years until a client offered her the role of managing director of an architectural team. She transformed it into a cutting-edge, BIM-led sustainable design practice, before returning to another stint as an independent sustainability consultant whilst doing an MSc Sustainable Development. Next as European Head of Marketing for a global environmental consultancy, her achievements included creating a fully integrated planning and EIA service for the housing development sector and integrating several acquisitions in the UK and South Africa. At not-for-profit Sustainable Homes as Director of Strategic Sustainability & Partnerships, Sarah worked on a range of advocacy issues from fuel poverty, homelessness and housing affordability to MMC and construction standards. When that team was disbanded, she returned to independent sustainability consultancy and working with the Construction Leadership Council, she had a particular interest in driving the off site manufacturing agenda, supporting public and private sector development teams with the transition to low-carbon, higher performance pre-manufactured housing. Sarah has also lectured extensively, up to MBA level, on sustainability/CSR, management, marketing and leadership. She maintains the lifetime benefits to society of better buildings and places, need to be factored into the business case in terms of carbon reduction, but also deep social value including affordability, reduced crime and strain on health services, better educational outcomes, improved biodiversity, EDI etc – all the ingredients of a better society in a resource-constrained world where resilience and alignment with the SDGs are now essential. In this episode, you'll get insight to:

• The value of diversity of experiences
• Generating passion and enthusiasm for your career
• Constructing multiple career paths
• Overcoming limiting career beliefs
• Remaining relevant in industry
• Exemplary leadership principles
• Lessons on leadership only known from experience

And so much more. For the infusion of inspiration to have a multi-dimensional career, this episode is for you. Play now! Resources: How to Save Our Planet: The Facts by Mark A. Maslin https://www.turnerandtownsend.com Show notes: If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the Facebook community to be part of the growing family of constructors who chose exceptional futures. Search for Constructing You Community and join today.

It can't be that everyone in the industry has the same passion of delivering projects on time, on budget, to quality... So what is really your passion? Do you know an industry young gun who is exemplary at what they do, yet so young? You can nominate them to be interviewed on Constructing You here: https://theconstructioncoach.com.au/constructing-you-podcast Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Don't forget you can also join the free facebook community to discuss your journey in the building industry; https://www.facebook.com/groups/constructingyou/ Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv