Crushing It In Construction

Welcome back to The Crushing It In Construction  Podcast.

We are delighted today to welcome Tim Buckle onto the show for a landmark 50th episode!

The managing director of industry leaders Landscape Solutions, Tim has grown the business from a" ute and a shovel" into an international company with over 700 staff on the books.

In our chat, Tim takes us through some of the stages the company went through, lessons learned, some thoughts on attracting more talent, and ensuring contractors in the landscape industry are duly rewarded for their skillset.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Tim Buckle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbucklelandscapesolutions
Website:  https://landscapesolutions.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Joining me today is Ben Lloyd, Director of Trinity Quality Interiors.

Ben shares an interesting career journey that saw him studying HR and marketing at uni, taking a 'sabbatical in the snow' and then deciding to jump into his dad's business, build up his experience and eventually take the reins.

Now three years into this role, he shares insights on how he and the company handled the change, developed the business and instilled his core skills to develop client relationships and invest for growth.

Let's dive in!

CONTACT DETAILS

Ben Lloyd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminlloyd-trinity
Website:  https://www.trinityqualityinteriors.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

I'm delighted to be joined today by the inimitable Colin Ritson from CPH Mining and Civil.

Colin potentially has the most unique story of how he wound up in construction, taking in a career that has spanned house-building, a fifteen year stint as a nurse and then landing back in the industry.

He shares his brilliant journey, which teaches the value of building good relationships, asking questions, seeking advice and growing a business from strength to strength.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Colin Ritson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-ritson-04437491
Website:  https://www.cphmc.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to The Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

I'm delighted to be joined today by Craig Laslett, Managing Director of Leed Engineering.

Craig has led a distinguished career, working for some of the largest construction companies in Australia and representing the industry at the highest levels.

He shares reflections on the attributes that helped him progress as a graduate engineer and grow as a leader - as he strives to assist in enacting changes in workplace culture and a healthier work-life balance.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Craig Laslett
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craiglaslett
Website:  https://www.leed.net.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to The Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

My guest today is Mell Greenall, CEO of Before You Dig Australia (BYDA).

Since rebranding from Dial Before You Dig, BYDA have upgraded their behind-the-scenes systems to ensure that providing free safety plans for construction teams across Australia has never been simpler.

Mell talks through just how easy it is to secure plans that prevent accidents and costly repair bills, sharing statistics that demonstrate just how close catastrophe can be.

"Safety doesn't live in a drawer, it lives onsite!"

Let's dive in.

CONTACT DETAILS

Mell Greenall
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mell-g-7533b35a/
Website:  www.byda.com.au
Email: [email protected]

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

This week I'm joined by Arthur Psaltis, CEO of civil and structural engineering consultancy Pritchard Francis.

Since reading architectural journals at just five years old, it seems Arthur has always been destined for a career in construction - building on formative years as a graduate with Pritchard Francis, leaving to gain experience as a consultant and then returning to a directorial position and working his way to CEO.

With the company expanding fifteenfold since he took charge, Arthur has mastered the art of management and instilled values in his team that have led to incredible success.

He shares his journey, the ins and outs of an employee-owned ethos and why he puts so much emphasis on welcoming new employees.

Let's dive in!

CONTACT DETAILS

Arthur Psaltis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-psaltis-1824a4141
Website:  https://www.pfeng.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

My guest today is Michael Still from REGROUP, a full-service civil equipment hire and labour resourcing company working on projects across Australia.

In our chat, Michael shares details from his first ventures into the construction world as a business coach aged just 23 - to his current position as Managing Director with a rapidly expanding company.

Having recently rebranded to REGROUP from AK Evans, he takes us through the motivations behind investing so heavily in the overhaul, some advice for companies thinking about doing the same and why he thinks the construction industry should keep building camaraderie and mutual respect.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Michael Still
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-still-a110a885/
Website:  https://regroup.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Today, I'm joined by Ben Collingwood - co-founder and managing director of FSG Geotechnics - to learn about his journey into the industry and how FSG has grown from a few key players into a team of 80 spread over offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Sharing details from 'humble beginnings' working day and night to get the business running, he reveals his tips for building a business that attracts and retains talent through innovative projects, team-orientated culture and an employee-owned business model.

Join us for tips and advice on trusting your instinct and placing emphasis on developing and retaining your talented engineers.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Ben Collingwood
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-collingwood-25b7154a/
Website:  https://fsg-geotechnics.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Today, I'm joined by Evan Graham - CEO of plumbing and drainage contractors Limcora.

With their head office based in Northwestern Sydney and another base in Tasmania, Limcora operate with a team of nearly 60 staff.

Evan shares the family-rooted beginnings of the Limcora story, and the factors that led him to taking over the company  when he was just 20 years old. Citing mentorship from other company heads and a marketing push to grow their name, Evan eventually proposed a partnership with plumbing expert Alex Nelson - and it's been continued success ever since.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Evan Graham
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-graham-limcora/
Website:  https://limcora.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

My guest today is Russell Bourke  from Multipro Civil.
 
Multipro was founded in 2004 and In this episode Russell reflects on how he actually got involved in construction, some of the challenges they had getting the company established and the guiding principals he believes has been the key to their growth so far.

Let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Russell Bourke
Website:  https://www.multiprocivil.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/