The Building Talks Podcast
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!
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