In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Paul Smart from Smartview Building.  

• In this episode we talk about: 
• Paul grew up locally at Speers Point, Lake Macquarie and loved playing sports as a child. 
• The construction industry was always Paul’s goal as he always had a love for property development.  
• The importance of learning ‘low-level’ roles like contract administration and organising plans. 
• A clean site is the foundation for a good building business. 
• How the concept of Smartview Building was born. 
• After meeting Paul’s business partner Dan, Smartview was formed and commenced in 2014. 
• Splitting business responsibilities and roles has been a crucial move in their business.  
• The first job of Smartview Building which was the removal of a chimney. 
• Paul’s passion is the client journey and for Dan it’s the quality – they together combine and make a level headed team. 
• A typical work week for Smartview Building and the team they have built.  
• Smarter Building focus’ on renovations, repairs and residential projects. 
• Paul is a family man with three small children. 
• Paul’s advice to his 18 year old self.  
• Paul stays humble and works hard and encourages young builders to be careful of the lure of ‘it all’.  
• The relationships created behind the project is much more important to both Paul and Dan. 
• Paul has set out to include owner operated trades who mirror their very same culture fit. 
• The reward of clients going from transactional to long-time friends. 
• The next steps for Smartview Building. 
• Staying in your lane and focus on what you do well rather than competing with others.    

 

Sit back and enjoy this insightful interview with Paul Smart.  

Links: 

Smartview Building