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The Building Talks Podcast
A fortnightly podcast showcasing conversations with professionals across Australia’s Built Environment—spanning Construction, Property Development, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Consulting (and much besides).
In each episode, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the industry, while hearing the stories, insights, and experiences of the people behind the projects. From architects and engineers to builders, project managers, quantity surveyors, researchers, and business leaders, our guests offer valuable perspectives from across the sector.
Whether you're curious about industry issues or want to better understand the people driving Australia’s built environment, The Building Talks Podcast brings you authentic conversations with those ‘in the know.’
The Building Talks Podcast
Talking with Future Construction Pros about Cadetships, Career Paths and What They’re Really Looking For within industry
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Hey Legends, welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!
We’re handing the mic to the next generation in this episode, three sharp construction management students from RMIT: Lewis King, Abhishek Mithbavkar, and Sam Mandaliti.
We dive into what it's really like preparing to enter the construction industry today. From navigating uni and cadetships to figuring out career paths, leadership expectations and workplace culture, they’ve got honest insights every hiring manager should hear.
Whether you're building a team or looking to join one, this episode is a goldmine of fresh thinking and unfiltered perspective.
What we cover:
✅ Why students are choosing construction as a career
✅ How cadetships, mentorship and culture shape early career choices
✅ Tier 1 vs Tier 3 companies: what students really think
✅ What leadership and sustainability look like through students' eyes
✅ Why employer branding matters more than you think
✅ The influence of LinkedIn and networking for young professionals
Chapters:
07:53 – Meet the Guests: Journeys into Construction Management
16:00 – Why Australia? International Student Perspective
22:00 – Securing Cadetships and Graduate Roles
32:11 – Career Aspirations and 10-Year Plans
41:45 – Excitement for Modern Construction Methods & Sustainability
42:08 – Perception of the Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
51:38 – Workplace Culture, Work-Life Balance & Student Expectations
1:03:30 – Advice for Employers: Attracting New Talent
1:07:00 – The Role of LinkedIn and Networking
Hit play and hear directly from the students shaping the future of the construction industry!
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