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The Take Off - Australian Leading Construction Podcast

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The Take Off is a Specialist Construction Podcast for the Australian & New Zealand Construction Markets. Each week, your host, Mick Donaghy will interview a leading Construction Entrepreneur or Leader within the Built Environment to share their story. Our goal is to show the good, the bad and the imperfect of the construction industry. As we all know, construction is a people business and we as people are fundamentally, imperfect.

Which is part of the reason why we all love stories. The Highs, the Lows and the continued Battle to be Better.

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Ep 81: Dealing with Burnout in Construction & Why Routine Builds Success

April 04, 2023 22:12 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB

On this episode of #TheTakeOff Mick and Pat discuss what it's like experiencing BURN OUT. It's something we as construction AND recruitment people very rarely talk about. Burning the candle at both ends and feeling empty from back breaking and mentally draining work. I think a lot of construction people could do with listening to this now, especially in todays market. #ProofIsInTheProgress GEDON™

Ep 80: Mick and Pat Review the Winners and Losers of the Aussie Construction Market!!!

March 28, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Today on the Take Off, Mick and Pat discuss the big winners and big losers of the Aussie Construction Market. Why do Main Contractors make such little money? Do they all have boats parked up in Noosa or is there other reasons for their rapid burning of 50 squid notes. Why expat candidates aren't guaranteed big money when they arrive in Australia and why Pat shaved his ed' at Christmas. It's all going on, ON THE TAKE OFF!!

Ep 80: Mick & Paudie Review the Winners and Losers of the Aussie Construction Market!!!

March 28, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Today on the Take Off, Mick and Pat discuss the big winners and big losers of the Aussie Construction Market. Why do Main Contractors make such little money? Do they all have boats parked up in Noosa or is there other reasons for their rapid burning of 50 squid notes. Why expat candidates aren't guaranteed big money when they arrive in Australia and why Pat shaved his ed' at Christmas. It's all going on, ON THE TAKE OFF!!

Ep 79: State of the Market, Paudie McGrath & Mick Donaghy

March 14, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 84 MB

Welcome to another episode of The Take Off where Mick is joined by a special guest. Today, we're speaking with Paudie McGrath - an old friend and a colleague! With increasing population comes the need for more housing, commercial buildings, social spaces, and infrastructure. The latest figures in Australia showed that the gross value added by the construction industry amounted to over 150 billion Australian dollars, having recovered in 2021. Sector-wise, the value of construction work in t...

Ep 78: How to save thousands on Recruitment Fees?

March 07, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

Being proactive rather than reactive💲 Recruitment can be a time-consuming and costly process for companies. From advertising job vacancies to conducting interviews, the entire process can be overwhelming for businesses, especially smaller ones with limited resources. That's why hiring a recruitment company can be a smart solution. You need to understand how much recruitment is actually costing your company before you can determine areas that can be eliminated or reduced. Some of the direct...

Ep 77: Megan Rodgers, Qualified & Registered Architect, Architecture Industry Advisory Board Member

February 28, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Women in the industry breaking the barriers 🚧 Welcome to another episode of The Take Off where Mick is joined by a special guest. Today, we're speaking with Megan Rodgers - Consultant | Architect | UQ School of Architecture Industry Advisory Board Member | Assemble Brisbane. Megan has more than 20 years of experience working for practices throughout Australia, South America, and the United Kingdom. Women are usually outnumbered by men. In the Australian construction industry, women make up...

Ep 76: Why do Contractors get paid more than Consultancies?

February 21, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MB

Suggesting Solutions VS Doing the Work 😎 Welcome to another episode of The Take Off where Mick talks about why Contractors are paid more than Consultancies. While both job titles can be profitable and allow for a flexible work schedule, the key difference is that a company usually hires contractors to complete a specific task, while consultants may have a broader scope of responsibilities. Consultants are usually brought on to create solutions that can optimize a business’s productivity and...

Ep 75: Cian Brennan, Construction Entrepreneur & Managing Director Quantum Contract Solutions

February 14, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MB

Not About Us, it's About You!  Welcome to another episode of The Take Off where Mick is joined by a special guest. Today, we're speaking with Cian Brennan - Managing Director of Quantum Contract Solutions.  Cian was on the Dark Side (Client Side) of Construction for 15 years. Over this time he saw hundreds and hundreds of Construction Companies being bullied contractually, losing money, and going out of business. Fast forward to today, Cian himself has won a 40 under 40 award and Quantum h...

Ep 74: Asif Khan, Quantity Surveying & Cost Management Expert discussing the state of Quantity Surveying in Australia

February 07, 2023 22:00 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MB

The State of Quantity Surveying in Australia!? Mick is back with another episode of The Take Off where he's joined by Asif Khan - Senior Quantity Surveyor, Mitchell Brandtman.  Asif Khan is a Quantity Surveyor who has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry having worked for various PQS consultancies as well as Contractors in South Africa and Australia. In this episode we talk about Asif’s journey from South Africa to Australia, and what it’s like working for a PQS Firm i...

Ep 73: Four Reasons Why Construction Companies Could Fail in 2023

January 31, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MB

Don’t forget that you can only sell a thing that you have proficiency in 😎 Mick is back with another episode of The Take Off where he talks about why the Construction could fail in 2023. In reality, the real causes of construction company failure are within the control of the company owner. That doesn’t mean these causes are always easy to fix. There are literally hundreds of reasons why construction companies fail and have to close up shops. When construction companies fail, it’s typicall...

Ep 72: Why the industry HATES Construction Recruiters !

January 24, 2023 19:59 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Division of labour in obtaining labour 🚧 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why people HATE Construction Recruiters!  Most of us have long ago accepted this as something of an occupational hazard, taking the fact that we’re not largely liked for granted – or at least with a grain of salt.  That’s why it’s important to take a step back and consider why, exactly, it is that people don’t really like recruiters.  The following five truths should be self-e...

My 7 Predictions for the Construction Industry in Australia and New Zealand in 2023

January 17, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Let’s start 2023 with a bang🔥 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why it might get harder to find good talent in 2023.  Workplaces in 2023 will be more diverse, distributed, and virtual than ever before. Corporations and even smaller organizations will learn to adapt in order to cater to shifting employee expectations in the wake of the post-pandemic “new normal”, and behavioral trends such as the great resignation or the even-more-recent quiet quittin...

5 things I've learnt in our first year in business (End of 2022 wrap!)

December 06, 2022 23:18 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode Mick discusses his 5 key learnings in his first year in business.  From family to keeping costs low; this episode is jam packed with value if you're considering starting a business in 2023. We look forward to bringing you some exciting interviews next year.  Keep pushing! www.gedon.com.au To connect with Mick contact via email on [email protected]

Ep 69: Recession Proof Your Career & Business - Construction Australia & New Zealand

November 29, 2022 20:54 - 16 minutes - 3.91 MB

On this episode Mick discusses the ways in which you can recession proof your career over the next 12 - 24 months. With the world facing some economic challenges with the cost of living increasing, inflation & interest rates on the rise; is now a good time to start considering how to ensure you achieve job security over the next few years? Mick discusses how he is viewing the market at the moment and the different opportunities that could present themselves to achieve long term sustainabil...

Ep 68: The Take Off - 5 Reasons Why Construction Companies NEED to HIRE more Overseas Professionals!

November 22, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MB

It’s not about talent or how good you’re. It’s about how much you’re NEEDED 🚧 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction and Engineering companies should start considering professionals from overseas. Australian businesses are crying out for more workers with the country in the middle of one of its largest-ever labour shortages. There are more than 423,000 job vacancies, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Mostly, can...

Ep 67: The Take Off - 5 Reasons Why YOU Should STOP Chasing Money!

November 15, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MB

Chasing money is worse than dogs chasing cars💲 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why one should stop chasing money to be successful in their career. Well, a lot of us work for fame and money. But will that take us to places where we want to reach? The greatest reward of becoming a millionaire is not the amount of money that you earn. It is the kind of person that you have to become to become a millionaire. Changing jobs just for more money? The bigg...

Ep 66: The Take Off - 5 Reasons why Quantity Surveying industry might DIE

November 08, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MB

It's not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change 📈 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about the quantity surveying industry in AU. He has been recruiting for PQS firms for over 10 years including Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand and talks about how the quantity surveying role is unrecognized in AU.  The future of the surveying profession is an issue that has been lingering for ma...

Ep 65: The Take Off - Benefits of taking a BREAK!

November 01, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 77 MB

Taking time off from work is a chance to get away from the routine to recharge your soul 🔋 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about his 2.5 weeks of traveling around the U.S and Mexico and how this has helped in both his personal and professional life.  There is nothing quite like a good holiday and it is a great chance to escape your daily routine and see new places, but these trips are also important in terms of health and well-being. A holiday can be a c...

Ep 64: The Take Off - Why Construction Companies can't RETAIN Talent in 2022?

October 25, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

Brains just like the hearts love recognition 🧠 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction companies are not able to RETAIN their people.  Retaining employees is not an easy task, yet every business cannot afford to keep hiring. It is, therefore, a company's responsibility to ensure they treat their employees well both to motivate and retain them for a longer period. One of the most useful ways companies use to maximize productivity and perfor...

Ep 63: The Take Off - How Social Media can CHANGE EVERYTHING for a Construction Business

October 18, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MB

Social media is not media. The key is to listen, engage, and build relationships!📡 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction companies should be using SOCIAL MEDIA more effectively.  Social media is no longer a meme-sharing platform. It’s a valuable tool for brands to gain rich insights, and customers and grow their reputation. Communication is one of the major areas that have been revolutionized by the inception of social media. In this da...

Ep 62: The Take Off - How the Construction Industry can HIRE & RETAIN more Contract Administrators effectively!

October 11, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MB

What you plant now, you will harvest later! 🌱 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about how the construction industry can employ and retain more Contract Administrators effectively.  With the increasing population in Australia comes the need for more housing, commercial buildings, social spaces, and infrastructure. Employment in this industry rose to 1.18 million people in 2019, however, declined in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. Sector-wise, the value of co...

Ep 61: The Take Off - It's been a minute

October 04, 2022 19:50 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MB

It is a marathon, not a sprint.  Mick is back (after a year) with a new season starting this week - The Take-Off ✈️ The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic pulled the rug out from almost every business in the world, and the industry had to learn to adjust quickly. Some adjusted well, and the others sadly could not ride the wave. It's been a few years of ups and downs and it's affected us all in different ways.  In this episode Mick shares his story, the move from Australia to NZ, and how Covid disrupt...

The Take Off - It's been a minute (Episode 61)

October 04, 2022 19:50 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MB

It is a marathon, not a sprint.  Mick is back (after a year) with a new season starting this week - The Take-Off ✈️ The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic pulled the rug out from almost every business in the world, and the industry had to learn to adjust quickly. Some adjusted well, and the others sadly could not ride the wave. It's been a few years of ups and downs and it's affected us all in different ways.  In this episode Mick shares his story, the move from Australia to NZ, and how Covid disrupt...

Ep 60: 5 Things Construction Companies can do to Boost Retention

October 12, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

This week on MEA$URED. Today on our podcast, we will be talking about how construction companies are currently facing major challenges and what you can do as an employer or contractor in order to hold on to your best people. Giving your people feedback is an excellent way to help them grow and thrive within the organization. You can congratulate them, provide constructive feedback for their improvement, or simply be present as someone who cares about what they're going through. It's critica...

Ep 59: Doug Vincent, Managing Director @ Mastt, Project Manager turned Construction Entrepreneur on Killing Spreadsheets and Building a $1 Billion Dollar Business!

October 05, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

This week on MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy, we’re joined by Doug Vincent. He is the Managing Director at Mastt - a construction technology startup that's revolutionizing digital management for projects globally with their cloud enterprise solution serving billions worth in projects and programs to clients such as Australia’s Army or Jacobs & RPS Group. The company's mission statement is to kill spreadsheets and digitise the construction industry. By providing project owners, a portfolio managem...

Ep 58: Mikael Heinonen, Qualified Quantity Surveyor and Co-founder of Collabaloop, On How Multiculturalism and Collaboration Enhance Productivity in the Construction Industry

September 28, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MB

Today's episode of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy features an interview with Mikael Heinonen, a qualified quantity surveyor and co-founder of Collabaloop, a construction technology startup with a mission to incrementally transform the culture within the construction industry. As well, he is also the chief enabler of the build better network and someone with experience working for consultancies, main contractors, and large mining organizations. He introduces himself to the people, what he's up t...

Ep 57: Michael Manikas, General Manager of DLG Shape & Former CEO of the AIQS discussing Indigenous Engagement in Construction & Surveying

September 21, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

This episode of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy features Michael Manikas, the general manager and majority owner at Australia-based business DLG Shape. The company provides construction fit-out and refurbishment services across all sectors for both private clients as well as government organizations across Australia - and they're an Aboriginal-owned enterprise! In fact, he is a qualified quantity surveyor and the former CEO of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. In this podcast, Mich...

Ep 56: Alex Baly, Founder of Built Brisbane, on the Latest Construction Development Projects in Brisbane

September 14, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MB

This week on MEA$URED, we welcome Alexander Baly, founder of Built Brisbane, a extremely popular blog sharing the latest construction and development news for South East Queensland. Do you know those people who seem to just appear out of nowhere? Well, for Brisbane born and bred, Alex Baly,  we'll explore what may have been one such case. On his uni break, which lasted around a month, he decided that instead of wasting time doing nothing, it might make more sense to put some effort into fin...

Ep 55: Tony Alexander, New Zealand Economist on the Effects of Lockdown to the Construction & Property Industry

September 08, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MB

On this BONUS episode of MEA$URED  we are joined by Tony Alexander, one of New Zealand's Leading & Most Respected Economists. Tony joins us today to provide a quick 10-minute take on how this lockdown is affecting the New Zealand construction and property industry. In this episode, Tony discusses what the level four lockdown in the New Zealand construction and property industry might mean for those working or relying on the industry. Tony shares how ongoing immigration restrictions and bo...

Ep 54: Luisa Panuccio; Engineer, Project Manager & Founder of STEM at Home on the #MeToo movement in Construction & Empowering Future Female Leaders

September 07, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MB

In this week's episode of MEA$URED, Mick is accompanied by Luisa Panuccio, a qualified Civil and Architectural Engineer who currently works as a Project Manager on major infrastructure projects in Australia. As such, she's become a role model for Engineer looking to pursue STEM careers. In this episode of the podcast, Luisa shares that in her younger years, she was fascinated by math and science. Her love for these subjects continued to grow throughout her childhood until it developed into ...

Ep 53: Season 3! What’s bloody going on in the Australian Construction Industry?

August 31, 2021 22:20 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MB

Mick returns with Season 3 of MEA$URED. In this episode, Mick discusses what’s been going on in the construction industry over the last 3 months including Australia's construction industry's challenge of finding new staff due to COVID-19 lockdowns and great resignations. The widespread effect of these two causes 25%-30% turnover in many companies, making it difficult for them to attract new workers. Mick explains that despite the COVID pandemic, Australia's construction industry has seen de...

Ep 52: End of Season 2, Australian Market Update & Plans for the Future of the Podcast

May 18, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MB

On this episode, Mick rounds off season 2 by providing an Australian construction market update. Mick talks everything from employment, opportunities, what sectors are showing tangible signs of growth and how you can take advantage of a burgeoning market in your career.  Mick also shares his vision for the podcast and how he's seeking to make the podcast a genuine snapshot for all things construction in Australia from stories of successful entrepreneurs and leaders to the struggling unemplo...

Ep 51: Alex Johnson & Tom Moore of Sydney Construction Management Company; Building Guild.

May 04, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

On the most recent episode of MEA$URED, Mick is joined by Alex Johnson and Tom Moore of Building Guild. Building Guild, a Sydney Based Construction company, have been delivering and crafting transformative environments for their discerning clients for over a decade. In this episode of the podcast Alex, the MD of Building Guild, discusses founding the business from humble beginnings, developing a leading culture and creating a brand and vision that identifies with tradition and the fundament...

Ep 50: Noor Shaik; Project Manager, Design Manager, Burj Khalifa Hall of Famer #MEETDONTDELETE

April 13, 2021 20:34 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MB

On episode 50 of MEA$URED we are joined by Noor Shaik. #MEETDONTDELETE Noor has over 15 years experience working in the construction industry establishing herself as a leading Project and Design Manager on multi faceted, internationally recognised Health & Commercial Projects. She's has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Hall of Famer on the world's largest building; The Burj Khalifa in Dubai.  Noor immigrated to Australia in 2019 to provide more opportunities for her children howeve...

Ep 49: CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT; Hani Mahmoud; Qualified Civil Engineer by Engineers Australia , Australian PR, 15 years Experience who has Applied to Over 100 jobs and has not been given a Chance!!!

April 06, 2021 21:13 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MB

On this episode of MEA$URED Mick shines light on some of the talented migrants we have living in Australia who aren't given a chance by Australian companies due to a lack of local experience.  Although we are facing one of the biggest resource shortages in many years, Candidates like Hani Mahmoud, a qualified civil engineer, who is professionally recognised by Engineers Australia, cannot get a foot through the door of any local companies. Hani is an Australian Permanent Resident, he has 15...

Ep 48: Joe Fusca; Co-Founder and Managing Director at Graphite Projects

March 30, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Mick sits down with Joe Fusca, Managing Director at Graphite Projects. Joe tells the story of how he and his co-founders took Graphite from their first project, (one they did in exchange for parking spaces in Sydney) growing it to become one of Australia's most respected high end fitout and refurbishment specialists.  Joe is generous with his experience, sharing how he transitioned without a formal degree from a secure job in aviation, coming up through the ranks of construction in his 30s....

Ep 47: Solo Episode; Tackling the Talent Shortage, Getting a Job With No Experience & Tips for Immigrating to Australia

March 23, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MB

On episode 47 of MEA$URED Mick answers your questions regarding the talent crisis that Australia is currently facing, how you can get experience when companies aren't willing to give you experience and tips of immigrating to Australia and New Zealand as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Project Manager.  MEA$URED is a podcast of Franklin Smith, a specialist construction recruitment agency that recruits specialist hard to fill roles throughout the Built Environment.  To connect with Mick fu...

Episode 46: Jack Hutchinson, Future Chairman of Australia's Largest Privately Owned Construction Business; Hutchinson Builders

March 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 184 MB

Mick talks to fifth generation Hutchinson, "Jack V" of historic Australian construction firm Hutchinson builders. Jack is Associate Director of the business and will one day take over from his Dad, Scott Hutchinson, as Chairman of the Business. Jack and Mick enjoy a candid conversation including what its like to grow up a Hutchinson, the value of an MBA and the merits of the unique company structure at Hutchinson.  This was our first "live/in person" recording, we hope to keep improving th...

Episode 45: International Women's Day Special: Women in Construction in Australia.

March 13, 2021 19:54 - 35 minutes - 82 MB

In recognition of International Women's Day 2021, we revisit Mea$ured conversations with women in construction in Australia. The guests are leaders at global construction firms in Australia. In this episode the guests discuss women's experience of the construction industry, positive and negative. Because these leaders bring a combined 100+ years of experience to the table, they focus a lot on how things have changed over time, for better or for worse. Plenty of takeaways here, the leaders t...

Episode 44: Fiona Doherty on Career Clinic

March 04, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 10.1 MB

Fiona Doherty talks to Mick about the importance of "having a plan" for your career.  If you are looking to break in to the world of construction or are seeking your next career move, contact Construction Recruitment Agency Franklin Smith Australia. 

Episode 43: Fiona Doherty, Director at Rider Levett Bucknall and NAWIC ACT on her Pursuit for Gender Equity within the Construction Industry!

March 02, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

Fiona Doherty brings 30 years international Quantity Surveying experience to the show. Fiona is a Director at Rider Levett Bucknall, a global leader in Cost Consultancy. She is a national board member for the National Association of Women in Construction.   Fiona joins Mick for an expansive conversation. Fiona came up through the ranks in the UK with experience in Singapore and a booming Sydney in 1998 before coming to Canberra where she currently lives.  Together, the pair discuss her car...

Episode 42: Career Clinic with Sean McGarry; the importance of "expectations" early in your career

February 25, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of career clinic, Sean shares his perspective on the expectations of young people entering the workforce for the first time.  Sean emphasises a focus on learning - both on the job but also to live within ones means! 

Episode 41: Sean Mc Garry On Establishing and Growing a Quantity Surveying firm within the Mining & Resources Industries

February 23, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MB

On this episode of Measured with Mick Donaghy, Mick is joined by Sean McGarry. Sean is the Managing Director of McGarry & Associates, a specialist quantity surveying consultancy based out of Perth, Western Australia. Sean's firm focuses on the mining and resources industries. In 1996 Sean set up his own practice and from humble beginnings and has grown it into one of the most respected specialist quantity surveying consulting practices in Australia. Sean has a Bachelor of Science in Quanti...

Ep 40: Matthew Mackey on Career Clinic; Why GRADUATES should BUILD Networks to facilitate Success!

February 18, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 11.4 MB

On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick leaves it to the Construction Professionals to offer advice on how they can make it in the world of construction. The career clinic is a mini episode of MEA$URED , where Mick & various Industry Professionals give advice to Graduates and Entry Level Candidates as well as those who may have been negatively affected by Covid19. Each episode will discuss something that you can do in order to stand out from the crowd, or give you a better opportunity t...

Ep 39: Matthew Mackey, National Director for Cost & Commercial at Arcadis discussing Quantity Surveying in Australia, Shifting Mindset, Networking & Building a High Performing Culture

February 16, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Matthew is the National Director for Cost & Commercial at Arcadis, a global design, engineering and management company. With over 25 years Quantity Surveying experience throughout the UK and Australia, Matthew is a QS, A Founder, A Mentor, A Prominent Voice in the Quantity Surveying & Construction Space and a Connector of People, having founded the Brisbane Property Leaders Networking group nearly 10 years ago. Alongside all of this, Matthew is also a Committee Member for Infrastructure fo...

Ep 38: Career Clinic: David Madden on how working Part Time and Studying Part Time is the Key to Success for Young Professionals

February 11, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 9.73 MB

On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick leaves it to the Construction Professionals to offer advice on how they can make it in the world of construction. The career clinic is a mini episode of MEA$URED , where Mick & various Industry Professionals give advice to Graduates and Entry Level Candidates as well as those who may have been negatively affected by Covid19. Each episode will discuss something that you can do in order to stand out from the crowd, or give you a better opportunity t...

Ep 37: David Madden, Founder of MBM, on growing Quantity Surveying Practice from 4 staff to over 100 employees throughout Australia

February 09, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

This was one of my favourite episodes to date; David Madden, Co Founder and Director of MBM, one of the largest privately owned Quantity Surveying firms in Australia showcases how he took the business, with help from others, from 4 staff to over 100 and how they have stayed relevant and competitive in their 19 years in business.  This episode is packed full of value for budding quantity surveyors, estimators and anyone else currently working in the construction industry who would classify t...

Ep 36; Lee Lambert, Career Advice and How to LAND A JOB as a Graduate (A freshened up Career Clinic!)

February 04, 2021 23:17 - 5 minutes - 13.5 MB

On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick leaves it to the Construction Professionals to offer advice on how they can make it in the world of construction.  The career clinic is a mini episode of MEA$URED , where Mick & various Industry Professionals give advice to Graduates and Entry Level Candidates as well as those who may have been negatively affected by Covid19. Each episode will discuss something that you can do in order to stand out from the crowd, or give you a better opportunity ...

Ep 35: Lee Lambert; Bid Manager, Estimating Manager and Business Development Manager on transitioning from working on Site to Leading Multi Million Dollar Infrastructure & Construction Tenders

February 02, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MB

On this first episode of season 2 of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy, we are joined by Lee Lambert. Lee is current the Bid & Business Development Manager of GCB Constructions. Before this, Lee held senior level Estimating Management & Estimating Positions with International Construction Contractors such as McConnell Dowell and John Holland. Growing up in Northern England, Lee has experienced working his way up through the industry from Site Supervision to running jobs Multi Million Dollar Jobs....

Ep 34: End of Season 1, The 5 Things I've Learnt This Year & What's Next for the Show

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MB

The final episode of season 1 of Made to Measure. The 5 thing's Mick has learnt this year and what's next for the podcast including a rebrand of the show.  Seasons greetings and happy new year to all the listeners out there, it's been an amazing few months and we can't wait to bring you some more leading interviews and content from Quantity Surveying & Estimating Professionals throughout the world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-donaghy-b722287b/