In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Grahame Chevalley, Executive Director of GWH.  

In this episode we talk about:

• Grahame grew up on the North Coast of NSW, the son of a cattle station stockman  

• After Grahame completed an agriculture degree he ended up changing career paths and became a builder 

• Grahame started his building career working in residential construction and carpentry  

• Grahame came to the conclusion to step out on his own and started his company in 1991. 

• His experience of starting GWH and the requirements he needed to meet 

• The importance of good relationships with both sub-contractors and clients 

• The mentors and leaders Grahame has learnt from along his career 

• Being the leader of GWH, Grahame shares how he stays ahead of his competitors  

• Grahame describes the recording procedures in place to protect GWH 

• Grahame’s management style and how he defines success 

• The country-lifestyle workethic that Grahame still holds true to  

• The top lesson Grahame has learnt along his career  

• The parts of his job that give Grahame the most satisfaction  

• Grahame lives on a rural property and finds this is a great way for him wind down at the end of the day 

• The value of apprentices and Grahame’s long time employees 

• The future for GWH 

• Grahame’s advice for young people coming into the construction industry 

Sit back and enjoy this interview with Grahame Chevalley.  

 

Links:

GWH Build

 

Credits:

Build Hatch Podcast Soundtrack Title: “Ride It Like You Mean It”.

Artist Name: Kristian Leo.

Written By: Evert Zeevalkink.  

Published by Soundstripe Productions.