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The Building Talks Podcast
A fortnightly podcast where we meet and talk to professionals in the Construction, Property Development, Engineering, Architecture and Consulting sectors across Australia's Built Environment. During our building talks, we discuss topics and issues faced across the industry and specialist sectors within it, discuss the careers and experiences of guests, whilst getting to know the people behind the projects, and the construction and development projects they have been a part of.
Our guests span the built environment - so includes leaders from architects, engineers, builders, consulting Project Managers or Quantity surveyors, industry researchers, HR and business experts - all people 'in the know' who work within the build environment and have some insights and deep understanding of the industry.
The Building Talks Podcast
Talking with Liam Casey, about building a career in construction after arriving with 'no local experience', resilience, managing people and leading teams and much more besides
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It was great to have a chat today with Liam Casey, who's the Pre-Construction Manager at Alchemy Construct. Our conversation delved into various topics, we began discussing the current state of the recruitment market and the negative consequences when construction professionals choose to change jobs too frequently. When it comes to career development, we talked about Liam's journey into estimating, the setbacks he encountered, how he overcame them and making the best of opportunities when they present; we touched on the importance of resilience in building a successful career.
Liam serves as a great example of someone who has navigated his career through different market conditions, arriving from Ireland with 'no local experience', building successes and overcoming challenges, to become a highly respected construction leader in Melbourne's construction market.
Liam provided valuable perspectives on the current state and stability of the market, as well as his projections for its future progress. With his role focusing on pre-construction and management, he possesses a deep understanding of market nuances and dynamics.
Amongst other things in this podcast, we discussed:
- Navigating Career Specialisation and Skill Development in Construction Project Management
- Overcoming Job Loss and Navigating Sponsorship Challenges in Pursuing a New Career Path in Australia
- Navigating Strengths and Weaknesses in a Challenging Estimator Role
- Developing Effective Leadership Styles and Adaptability in Construction Management
- The Crucial Role of Soft Skills in Navigating Diverse Personalities and Backgrounds in Construction Industry
- Optimising Project Allocation: Matching Resources, Contracts, and Risks in Construction
- Balancing Subcontractor Quotes and Skilled Workforce Shortages
- Career Success in Construction: Focus on Excellence, Will to Succeed, and Resilience
- Addressing Skill Shortages and Budget Challenges through Collaborative Learning and Value Management
Hope you enjoy the podcast!
If you work in the built environment, have an interest in property development, transitioning your career from one market sector into other fields of property, development, and construction, or have an interest in Melbourne's and South East Queensland's buildings, then have a listen!
The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and South East Queensland. For an overview of our service, visit:
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