In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Brett Winter from Geelong Port - The APP Group.

In this episode we talk about:

• Growing up in Melbourne, which is his home base.
• How Brett found himself immersed in the world of logistics and shipping, .
• Making an offer to build a new port in Geelong, a 40minuite drive from Melbourne city.
• Brett dreamt big with the Port proposal asking them what was on their wish list – then, he made them an offer they couldn’t refuse.
• As the CEO of such a large business, Brett then had to weigh up weather to manage the project internally or use an external consultant.
• A project like building a Port, only comes along every 50 years.
• Executing the construction phase and brining in The APP Group.
• Knowing when to bring in the experts to ensure you deliver the end result.
• The deadline of the port for the Spirit of Tasmania.
• The early steps of physically setting up the site
• Operating at a CEO level and keeping an eye on the overall business.
• The cost of building the Spirit Port.
• The unique approach by using three principal supervisors on site.
• Contract packages, tendering, Lump Sum, DNC, and the rising approach of Target Pricing.
• Delivering outcomes on the premise of solving the problems on the go.
• The future for the Geelong Port and the impact is had made on the region.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Brett Winter from Geelong Port.

 

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Geelong Port - The APP Group

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