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Episode 85 - ‘Completing the Full Circle’ with Brad Reeves from Trend Building Solutions


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In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Brad Reeves from Trend Building Solutions

In this episode we talk about:

  • Brad grew up in Canberra NSW, as the son of a hard-working single dad who owned a small business / lawn mowing company.
  • Although he had goals to become a panel beater, he decided to go down the carpentry path for the lifestyle outside.  
  • The entry to construction came in the form of an apprenticeship in Cabinet making.
  • After several years in carpentry, Brad decided to step out on his own and started ‘Trend Building Solutions’ at the age of 23.
  • At the beginning, Brad started with real-estate maintenance and naturally progressed into building homes full time.
  • The construction industry in Canberra in the current climate and, the public service requirements and government funding for those projects.  
  • The challenge of sourcing materials and the increase in steel frame construction.   
  • Working in the cold months, managing a small team and working through the unexpected events.
  • Canberra is generally based on rates when it comes to pricing and pricing at a per metre rate and how this is calculated.
  • Emerging trends in metal cladding in Canberra.
  • Marketing, collaboration and the strong word-of mouth benefits in Canberra.
  • The process of acquiring a building licence in Canberra and surrounding area.
  • Outside of work, Brad enjoys Rugby League and this year has started coaching his 5-year-old son’s team.
  • Brad’s reflections on his career and his advice to a ‘young Brad’.
  • How he manages staff as they leave to move on to the next thing – he calls this the full circle.
  • Brad discusses ‘completing the circle’ – assisting those who want to start their own business and the support he provides.
  • The future for Trend Building Solutions

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Brad Reeves from Trend Building Solutions.

 

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