In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Sam Wilcocks from Wilks Building Group. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Sam grew up Adelaide and has been there ever since. 
• His journey to becoming a builder after doing a school-based apprenticeship.
• Sam started in timber framing and spent his first year putting houses together in a ‘high turnover, low-margin’ environment.
• The beginnings of Wilks building group, following Wilks Carpentry.
• The process of getting a Builders Licence whilst working full time.
• The change from Carpentry to Building and, how Sam managed the transition.
• Sam defines himself as a workaholic and is passionate about creating connections.
• Pricing his first home build and project.
• Growing and expanding to advertise and using these high traffic project sites for advertising.
• The evolution of projects for Sam and his process for utilising current projects to promote future projects.
• The current climate in Adelaide’s building industry.
• Being adaptable by working on both renovations and new home builds.
• Managing renovations when working in a fixed pricing model and, Sam’s learnings from these jobs.
• The Unley Park Project, the Oak tree and the Hydro-vac system.
• Problem solving with fences and neighbours and how Sam approaches these relationships.
• The impact of the Pandemic on both supply and trades.
• Developing long-term relationships, and work, by looking after your trades.
• The future for Wilks Building Group. 

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Sam Wilcocks from Wilks Building Group.

Links: 

Build Hatch

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Connect with Sam Wilcocks on LinkedIn 

Wilks Building Group 

Follow @wilksbuildinggroup on Instagram.