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Welcome to Season 4 of The Deconstruction Podcast!

In the first episode, we are joined by Kirsty Dykes for an insightful conversation on what it truly takes to build community-focused infrastructure.

Kirsty is a dynamic Project Director with a strong track record in delivering complex, high-impact social projects, with over 10 years’ experience. she brings a sharp strategic thinking to her people first approach leading major capital work programs across Social and Affordable Housing, large-scale refurbishments, hospital expansions, and strategic relocations.

Her leadership is defined by her grounded and collaborative approach, her safety first mindset and her meaningful client focused engagement. These qualities have driven cultural transformations and provided stakeholders with operational excellence whilst delivering in high pressure environments. 

Beyond her project work, Kirsty is a committee advocate for the industry serving as co-Vice President of National Association Women In Construction (QLD) and as a Committee Chair with the Australian Institute Building. 

Whether you are a developer, project leader or industry professional, this episode delivers valuable takeaways on solution-oriented project delivery, the power of male allies and protecting your boundaries in a fast-paced environment.

At Helix, our mission is to help businesses and major projects achieve inclusive, socially responsible and commercially successful outcomes. By empowering people, projects and organisations, we are helping create thriving communities and lasting positive change. The Deconstruction Podcast interviews passionate leaders across the infrastructure and construction industry who are challenging the status quo and redefining what impact looks like.

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In the latest episode of our Social City Series, Andrew McDougall joins Janelle and Morgan for an insightful conversation about driving real impact across pre‑contracts, delivery and every other stage of a construction project. Andrew unpacks the uniqueness of his role, the career journey that led him to it and how he is championing social value as the Social Impact Manager (QLD/NT) at John Holland. 

At Helix, our mission is to help businesses and major projects achieve inclusive, socially responsible and commercially successful outcomes. By empowering people, projects and organisations, we are helping create thriving communities and lasting positive change. The Social City Series interviews passionate leaders across the infrastructure and construction industry who are challenging the status quo and redefining what impact looks like.

Andrew is recognised as a seasoned professional with extensive experience across local industry participation, inclusion, social procurement and workforce development, specialising in the building and construction industry. His second stint at John Holland - this time since May 2021 - Andrew previously held significant roles in organisations including the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority; Australian Defence Force; CSIRO; and Construction Skills Queensland. His strategic insight, collaborative approach, and solution‑driven focus have established him as a leader in delivering major project outcomes and advancing organisational success. 

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Alysha Woodland joins Janelle and Morgan on the latest episode of the Social City Series on the Deconstructions Podcast. In this episode, the team dives into the role of social and environmental impact in the construction industry, and exploring how thoughtful collaboration and responsible practices can create lasting value for communities and projects alike.

At Helix, we help businesses and projects to achieve inclusive and socially responsible outcomes. By delivering both community and commercial success, we leave behind a lasting positive impact. We empower people, projects and businesses to thrive. In the new podcast series, our team engages with passionate individuals across the property and construction industry, each ready to challenge the status quo and offer their innovative perspectives on making an Impact.

Alysha Woodland (B. Env Eng, M. Eng, CEnvP) is the Founder, Director and Principal Environmental Engineer at Woodland Environmental which she established in 2014 after a decade long consulting career across local and state government and private industry. Alysha is passionate about collaboration and empowering clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while achieving practical and positive environmental outcomes for their projects from planning to post-construction. Alysha specialises in environmental training, assessments, approvals, management plans and construction auditing.

To learn more about Woodland Environmental, visit: https://woodlandenviro.com.au/home  

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Sascha Kurz, long time friend of Helix, joins Janelle and Morgan on the second episode of new look Deconstructions Podcast. We hope you enjoy the Social City Series discussing all things social impact in the construction industry. 

At Helix, we help businesses and projects to achieve inclusive and socially responsible outcomes. By delivering both community and commercial success, we leave behind a lasting positive impact. We empower people, projects and businesses to thrive. In the new podcast series, our team engages with passionate individuals across the property and construction industry, each ready to challenge the status quo and offer their innovative perspectives on making an Impact.

Sascha Kurz (EngExec FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Eng IntPE RPEQ GAICD) is a project management and engineering leader with more than 25 years’ experience delivering complex national and international projects. Recognised as Queensland’s Professional Engineer of the Year for 2024, she is a Fellow and Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland, and the first female Chair of Engineers Australia’s College of Leadership and Management (QLD).

What sets Sascha apart isn’t just the depth of her technical credentials, it’s the way she leads. She combines strategic clarity, high standards and genuine care for people, creating an environment where teams do their best work. Across more than $1B in delivered projects for both construction partners and government clients, she’s built a reputation for being steady, practical, values-driven and deeply invested in outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

Today Sascha leads IPS (Infrastructure Project Solutions), the consulting firm she founded with a clear vision: to raise the bar for engineering and project delivery in the infrastructure sector. She brings a rare mix of technical insight, commercial understanding and human centred leadership. These are qualities that continue to shape IPS’ culture, client relationships and growing reputation in the market

Find out more about IPS here: https://www.ipsorg.com.au/ 

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Keiron Lander joins Janelle and Morgan on the first episode of new look Deconstructions Podcast. We hope you enjoy our new Social City Series.

At Helix, we help businesses and projects to achieve inclusive and socially responsible outcomes. By delivering both community and commercial success, we leave behind a lasting positive impact. We empower people, projects and businesses to thrive. In the new podcast series, our team engages with passionate individuals across the property and construction industry, each ready to challenge the status quo and offer their innovative perspectives on making an Impact.

Keiron is a proud Mithaka and Dieri Karna man who has worked with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland over the past decade, implementing and managing the statewide preventative health strategy known as Deadly Choices. Keiron has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Queensland. He has dedicated time to volunteering on community and non-profit boards and mentoring young Indigenous individuals. His experiences have equipped him with essential leadership qualities and skills in governance, finance, and strategy. Keiron continues to apply these skills in his current roles at Young Guns Crew, the charity Orange Sky and his start up construction business, where he provides cultural leadership and contributes to meaningful community initiatives.

Keiron’s most recent investment is in the construction industry with the success of his business, Mara Multi-Build Solutions.

Keiron Lander’s story is a testament to resilience, leadership, and passion for community. From his early days in Quilpie to his pivotal role as Chairperson of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane, Keiron’s journey showcases a life devoted to empowering others.

Keiron’s journey reminds us of the power of community and the importance of giving back.

Read more about Keiron’s story at https://buff.ly/41GHS4U

 Learn more about MARA MB Solutions: https://www.marambsolutions.com/

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Our most recent podcast guest, Andrew Chapman, CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) leaves no platitude or cliche stone unturned in this frank and insightful conversation. The episode was recorded in early November, prior to the LNP were elected in QLD and announcements concerning the future of the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs). Andrew explains the role QMCA plays in industry, speaks to QMCA's published election priorities and similarities to other industry representatives, walks us through QMCA's report titled "Unshackling Queensland's Infrastructure Potential" linked below and teases findings from QMCA's now released major projects pipeline report. Thanks for the discussion Andrew!

2024 QLD Major Projects Pipeline Report: https://qmca.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/QMPPR-2024_Full-Report_web-Final-7MB.pdf

Unshackling QLD's Infrastructure Potential Report: https://qmca.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Unshackling-Queenslands-Infrastructure-Potential.pdf

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In this episode, Emily and Michael are joined by David Ransom, Director of Zone Planning. We thoroughly enjoyed listening and learning from David's perspective on planning, development and industry from both living and working on the coast. David explained the work Zone Planning are involved in and shared his insights onthe Gold Coast dwelling supply including the shrinking availability of land for residential development, shortage of greenfield housing land and the issue with undevelopable zoned land. We also quizzed David some of the key recommendations in Zone Planning's reports, available to download on Zone Planning's website. Thank you for joining us David. 

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In this episode, Emily and Michael are joined by David Ransom, Director of Zone Planning. We thoroughly enjoyed listening and learning from David's perspective on planning, development and industry from both living and working on the coast. David explained the work Zone Planning are involved in and shared his insights onthe Gold Coast dwelling supply including the shrinking availability of land for residential development, shortage of greenfield housing land and the issue with undevelopable zoned land. We also quizzed David some of the key recommendations in Zone Planning's reports, available to download on Zone Planning's website. Thank you for joining us David.

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Rebecca McKelvey, Manager of Contracts at the City of Gold Coast Council, joins Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor for a "surfs up" episode. WOW - is what Michael and Emily were left thinking after recording this two part episode. Rebecca's knowledge about the construction industry, having grown up on the Gold Coast is humongous. Listen to Parts 1 and 2 to learn about her fascinating career development to date, her perspective on acting in role of the Superintendent, modular as a solution to productive builds, unfair payment burdens on contractors...and so much more. Thank you for joining us Rebecca. 

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Rebecca McKelvey, Manager of Contracts at the City of Gold Coast Council, joins Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor for a "surfs up" episode. WOW - is what Michael and Emily were left thinking after recording this two part episode. Rebecca's knowledge about the construction industry, having grown up on the Gold Coast is humongous. Listen to Parts 1 and 2 to learn about her fascinating career development to date, her perspective on acting in role of the Superintendent, modular as a solution to productive builds, unfair payment burdens on contractors...and so much more. Thank you for joining us Rebecca. 

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