Constructing You

Kezya De Bragança, is an Indian born, Singapore based entrepreneur and real estate developer. She is the Founder & CEO of Bettamint Technologies (www.bettamint.com) a digital employment ecosystem for the construction Industry in India. The construction industry's informal and fragmented nature can make it difficult for workers to find consistent work and for construction companies to source, manage and pay workers promptly. Bettamint helps to bridge this gap by creating a fairer, efficient and secure digital ecosystem to the benefit of both businesses and workers.

Consumed at an early age by her unconventional passion for construction and real estate development, Kezya has spent over a decade in real estate acquisitions and development across a range of asset classes including some notable residential, retail, commercial and hospitality projects across various Indian cities.

She is an Executive Director at Riviera Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (https://www.rivieragoa.com/), one of North Goa's leading real estate developers that have built renowned residences, hotels and retail spaces in Goa for over 30 years.

In 2018 she Founded MansionHaus (www.mansionhaus.com), a luxury boutique hotel as she restored her 18th century family mansion back to its former glory. MansionHaus is conceived as a boutique restoration Hotel & Impact Club. Through local communities, thought leaders and entrepreneurs MansionHaus helps amplify the impact of leaders and businesses that are regenerating economies more sustainably. Being a part of the endeavour means joining a diverse group of outliers passionate about restoring the harmony between natural, human, intellectual, social and financial capital. With its unique architectural legacy, thoughtfully curated event programming and accelerator program for suburban startups - Innovation, disruption and entrepreneurial spirit lie at the core of the brand philosophy.

Prior to her fascination with real estate development Kezya obtained a Bachelors Degree in

Biotechnology Engineering and spent much time in Research and Development projects involving Genomics, Proteomics and Stem Cell Technology.

Surrounded by a family of real estate entrepreneurs, her interest in the business was ignited in her formative years itself. With a penchant for learning and development, she wanted to complement her acquired technical prowess with a strong foundation in business and finance. She went on to pursue a Masters in Business Administration, Finance at Les Roches, Switzerland. She further pursued a Masters in Businss Laws, National Law School of India and an Executive Program in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Harvard Business School, Boston.

In her real estate avatar, Kezya directed the acquisition of multiple projects valued at USD 1.2 Billion in assets, across multiple cities in India.

Much of her real estate experience has been dedicated to residential and hospitality project

development. Her prior roles with Hilton Worldwide India Operations and Writer Corporation have created some iconic hospitality products in India. Kezya led the development of the 3500 acre shillim Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site into what is now known as the multi-award winning 'Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa' or 'Dharana Retreat'. Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa has been the recipient of various global honors for its contribution to the luxury wellness space and continues to be rated one of the best spas in the world within the travel and wellness industry.

She then went on to head Business Operations for Prestige Group, Bangalore a publicly traded company (BSE, NSE). Prestige Estates Projects Limited valued at approximately USD 3 Billion and one of the largest real estate players in India. Their impressive development portfolio spans iconic residences, hotels, malls, office spaces and mixed developments across the country.

In this episode, you'll discover: - How world class experiences and property are brought to Goa -Delivering on an optimal client experience -The journey of restoring and transforming a 300 year old property - How staffing in construction is being revolutionised -Becoming expansive in nature - How to protect your vision and ambition Resources: Rivieragoa.com Mansionhaus.com Bettamint.com

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As one of the co-founders of C-Link, a leading ConTech business specializing in construction procurement, Paul Heming has played a pivotal role in the company's success. With a background as a Quantity Surveyor, Paul has a wealth of experience in managing large-scale construction projects, including high-profile developments such as The Shard, 20 Fenchurch Street, and Battersea Power Station, with a combined value of over £300 million.

Throughout his career, Paul has gained valuable insights into the complexities and challenges of the construction industry, particularly the importance of effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders. Since founding C-Link, he has continued to demonstrate his strong leadership skills, effectively managing a growing team of professionals. He has played a critical role in leading the team in developing and producing the company's successful product, cementing C-Link's position as a significant player in the construction industry.

In addition to his work at C-Link, Paul is also the host of the popular Own the Build podcast, which is currently ranked among Apple's top 20 podcasts in the UK. His extensive experience in the industry and his technology expertise have made him a respected and influential figure within the construction community.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Eliminating procurement wastage

• Where main contractors need to change their thinking

• Best procurement practices to live by

• Tips on early adoption of contech innovation

• How procurement professionals can streamline their practices

And so much more.

Resources: C-link.com

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Steve Zahm has served as Procore's President-Chief Culture Officer since November 2019. He is focused on scaling a positive corporate culture as a sustainable competitive advantage for achieving superior business results. From April 2004 to November 2019, he served as Procore's Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Procore in 2004, Mr. Zahm co-founded DigitalThink, one of the first significant cloud-based software companies in the corporate learning industry. Mr. Zahm holds a B.A. from Stanford University and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

In this episode, you'll discover: How Procore approaches culture and the global business benefit What culture is exactly Procore's principles of driving a globally leading culture The difference between the desired image and perceived image, and how to bridge the gap How to identify your authentic company values Positioning the business in the present to respond to globally changing sentiments How individuals can navigate toxic cultures

And so much more.

Resources: Procore.com procore.com/jobsite/how-procores-culture-academy-is-helping-companies-create-a-sustainable-competitive-advantage/

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Amelia is currently in her 4th year of engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (honours) with a Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice. While studying she is also working as a student engineer in the Bridges and Civil Structures team at Arup. Prior to her time at Arup she worked as a Civil Cadet a Downer, rotating around different sections of the business. During her time at Downer she received the Australian Flexible Pavement Association's Graduate/Cadet of the Year award in 2022. In 2021 Amelia was a finalist in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 future leaders list.

While at university Amelia has volunteered as an Engineering Gender Equity Ambassador for UTS. This role involved helping run mentoring events, workshops and student outreach programs which teach young Australian girls about the importance of STEM. Amelia also received the 2020 UTS Women in Engineering & IT faculty scholarship award. Regarding academic achievement she has excelled in her studies being included in the Faculty of Engineering Dean's list for 2022 and 2021.

During her recent summer break Amelia participated in the 2022/23 Engineers with Borders Humanitarian Design Summit in Cambodia. This summit is an immersive learning experience that is focused around teaching student engineers the key aspects of humanitarian engineering, human centred design and sustainable technologies.

An eagerness to learn and ambitious drive are key attributes Amelia possesses which help her achieve success. Amelia enjoys a challenge and is always looking for new opportunities to learn and improve herself. She has a strong passion for sustainability and its cross over within the structural engineering space.

In this episode you'll discover: - Learning simplified engineering that works - Winning young gun professional practices - How to confidently ask for opportunities - Where young guns confidence comes from - The key driver to continually pursuing your ambition Resources: Arup.com

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Perez is the Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of YARDZ. As CEO, Perez manages the overall strategic direction of the company as it expands in scope and size. Before establishing YARDZ, Perez founded the Veritas Group, a consulting and management firm that had great success in the mission critical world. Before that he was Manager of Southeast Region Construction for Syska Hennessy Group. He has sat on the boards of several non-profit entities and is presently an Ambassador for the Marine Raider Foundation.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Myths of entrepreneurs that don't correlate to high achievement

• Pivotal attributes of a powerhouse mindset

• What the relationship between being present and performance is

• How to become a maximalist

• Why going from great to brilliant is pivotal for high impact

• Leadership lessons from a formidable leader of a strong heart and mind

Resources: Yardz.com

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Cian Brennan is the CEO of a company called Quantum Contract Solutions. Cian was on the Dark Side, which is the Client Side of Construction, for almost two decades. Over this time he saw hundreds and hundreds of Construction Companies being bullied contractually, losing money and going out of business. In 2019, after becoming deeply concerned with the state of the Industry and having inside knowledge of how the clients manage Contractors, Cian started Quantum to help Construction Contractors.

Fast forward to today, Cian has won a 40 under 40 award, a Best of Business Award for innovation and outstanding growth and a finalist for entrepreneur of the year in the CEO Magazine and business news newspaper. Quantum, Cian's company, being on the coal face and having deep knowledge regards to risk that are being applied to construction companies, payment issues, disputes and insolvencies gives Cian a unique insight into what is really going on in the construction industry. Cian's company has the data and can see impacts on the construction industry before the issues reach the mainstream. Due to the large number of companies that Cian works with, he can see what works contractually & strategically and more importantly, what doesn't.

26% of ALL bankruptcies are from the Construction Industry because Subcontractors are given unfair contractual risks that they can't handle.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why this is the case, why its a problem and why you need to get better at your contracts

• Why the "returns are in the terms",

• What are the 3 "company enders" you must never agree to

• How to avoid disputes

• What "squeaky bum time" is construction and why it's the key to your construction company's success/ longevity.

Resources: Quantumcontractsolutions.com constructionsecrets.io/podcast

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Erez Dror is the co-founder and CEO of Genda. Erez has 15 years of experience in the construction industry. He has a BSc and MSc in civil engineering (with distinction). His thesis focused on improving construction workflow through real-time data generation and visualization. Erez started as a laborer, held several site management positions as well as project and BIM management. As a result, Erez brings with him deep knowledge of the construction industry and academic knowledge.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The importance of putting yourself in the right environment
• How a site frustration became a contech solution
• What you must get right in the seed stage
• How growing up in the start-up capital opened opportunities
• Essential advice for start-ups

And so much more!

Resources: gendatech.com

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Just over three years ago, jet lagged and in Tel Aviv did I start my podcast, Constructing You.

And today, I got to experience a full 360 degree moment recording this episode in the city where the podcast originally took shape.

Other than a warm reflection, I share a pivotal strategy to continue breaking free from the trap of busy-ness.

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Q: I was wondering if you have any advice to help break out of this toxic cycle of not being able to see the full vision?

A: Discover what you need to stop and start doing in this episode.

If you'd had any breakthroughs, send me a message on LinkedIn.

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

Michael Pink has been Chief Executive Officer of SmartPM since 2017. Prior to founding SmartPM™, Michael spent nearly 20 years in the construction industry providing analytics to assist in project controls, risk management, and dispute avoidance/resolution services on construction projects of all types and sizes across the globe. He is a Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) through AACE International and is also licensed as a Certified Planning and Schedule Professional (PSP) through the same organization. He holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between a mediocre PM and an exemplary one
• How individuals can adopt project management principles to personally win
• Where conventional theory fails in practice
• Characteristics of an accomplished start-up leader
• Imperative start-up advice for contech leaders

And so much more. Resources smartpmtech.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. Join the home of young guns here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyoungguns Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv