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Talking with Peter Mercoulia from Merkon Constructions - taking pride in Construction and managing change

December 14, 2021 Martin Preece Season 1 Episode 7
Talking with Peter Mercoulia from Merkon Constructions - taking pride in Construction and managing change
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Talking with Peter Mercoulia from Merkon Constructions - taking pride in Construction and managing change
Dec 14, 2021 Season 1 Episode 7
Martin Preece

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In this week's episode we talk with Peter Mercoulia (Jnr) who, along with his Brother and Cousin are taking over the reins of the succesful tier 3 commercial builder, Merkon Construction.

Originally founded by Peter Mercoulia (Snr) and Jim Mercoulia - the brothers who founded the business 35 years ago, the 'new generation' of the family are redefining a succesful Melbourne builder and refining the organisation to meet the constant evolution required in Melbourne's Commercial Construction industry.

In amongst this podcast we discuss:

  • The history and background to Merkon Constructions
  • Trying to control all the constant changes within the industry
  • Taking fulfilment from the building industry
  • Why change is important - "if it ain't broken, it can still be improved"
  • The merits of a 5-day work week
  • The benefits of bringing in transferable skills from outside construction, into a construction business 
If you have an interest in the Melbourne building industry, keen to understand the mind set and approach to managing a business within such a rapidly changing market - then you'll find Peters attitude and enthusiasm an enjoyable 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.  For an overview of our service, visit:

www.buildingenvirons.com.au 

Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates in the Melbourne market.

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Show Notes

Send Martin & the team a Text message

In this week's episode we talk with Peter Mercoulia (Jnr) who, along with his Brother and Cousin are taking over the reins of the succesful tier 3 commercial builder, Merkon Construction.

Originally founded by Peter Mercoulia (Snr) and Jim Mercoulia - the brothers who founded the business 35 years ago, the 'new generation' of the family are redefining a succesful Melbourne builder and refining the organisation to meet the constant evolution required in Melbourne's Commercial Construction industry.

In amongst this podcast we discuss:

  • The history and background to Merkon Constructions
  • Trying to control all the constant changes within the industry
  • Taking fulfilment from the building industry
  • Why change is important - "if it ain't broken, it can still be improved"
  • The merits of a 5-day work week
  • The benefits of bringing in transferable skills from outside construction, into a construction business 
If you have an interest in the Melbourne building industry, keen to understand the mind set and approach to managing a business within such a rapidly changing market - then you'll find Peters attitude and enthusiasm an enjoyable 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.  For an overview of our service, visit:

www.buildingenvirons.com.au 

Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates in the Melbourne market.

Contact The Building Talks Podcast