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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 Justin McGrath about Growing Leadership skills, Crafting a Career, and Progressing and Mastering Capability
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Hey Legends! This week, I had an awesome chat with Justin McGrath, the construction director at DeLuca Corp in Brisbane. Justin's journey to becoming Construction Director is super interesting – he started out as an Apprentice on the tools, worked his way up through different roles, and now he's killing it in his current gig.
We talked about everything from the importance of apprenticeships to mastering new skills as you climb the career ladder. Justin shared some really valuable insights into developing Leadership skills and adapting to different teams and roles in the industry. It was a super insightful convo, and Justin's got some great stories and advice to share. Trust me, you don't want to miss this episode!
In our chat, we geeked out over these cool topics:
- The Risk of Business Insolvency
- Gaining Experience and Filling in Knowledge Gaps
- Treating Each Role as an Apprenticeship
- The Challenges of Becoming a Project Manager
- Choosing the Right Leaders and Developing Leadership Skills
- Setting Up Projects for Success
- The Challenges of Construction Management
- The Impact of Dysfunctional Teams on Projects
- Learning from Tough Jobs and Adversity
- The Construction Market in Queensland
- The Importance of Relationships in Construction
If you're all about the Aussie construction scene, this episode with Justin is a must-listen! His journey from apprentice to construction director is packed with insights into leadership, skill development, and navigating the ups and downs of the industry. From the importance of apprenticeships to mastering new skills and adapting to different construction methods, Justin shares valuable lessons and stories you won't want to miss. Tune in for an inside look at Queensland's construction market, leadership development, and the future of the industry.
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