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.’
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Talking with Andrew Deveson and David Caputo about what it takes to Scale Kapitol from Zero to a Billion-Dollar Builder
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Welcome to the 100th episode of The Building Talks Podcast & what better way to celebrate than with a powerhouse conversation guaranteed to inspire and challenge your thinking!
Back on the mic are Andrew Deveson and David Caputo, co-founders of Kapitol, who first joined us back in March 2023.
In today's conversation we dive into the details about how Kapitol has become Australia's fastest growing commercial builder, what it takes to lead a business that’s redefining the industry through digital innovation, smart systems, & strong culture. We also explore how they’re tackling training, wellbeing, leadership, and their upcoming move into health and defence projects.
Takeaways:
✅ How Kapitol went from startup to billion-dollar builder
✅ The strategic discipline behind their rapid rise
✅ Their honest thoughts on the 13,000+ hours of internal training
✅ How they're using digital innovation & systems thinking to reshape construction
✅ Their mindset, staying healthy & leading with clarity
✅ Growing into new sectors: health, defence, Northern Territory
✅ Leadership, restlessness and resilience at scale
Chapters:
05:43 – Introduction and Reflections on Growth
06:53 – The Importance of Partnership in Business
08:57 – Rapid Growth and Business Success
14:00 – Investing in Systems and Training
20:12 – Cultural Shifts and Industry Disruption
25:51 – Future of Construction and AI Integration
33:09 – Transforming the Construction Industry
38:30 – Diversification and New Opportunities
43:02 – Building Systems for Success
50:00 – Navigating Leadership Challenges
59:38 – Investing in Training and Development
01:06:55 – Investing in AI: Costs and Training
01:12:45 – Mental Preparation for Leadership
01:22:02 – Future Goals and Strategic Vision
Tune in for a no-filter look at how two leaders are rewriting the rulebook for Australian construction at scale.
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