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EP 78 - Chief's Chat: Building Innovation and Community
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - June 12, 2024 02:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Chief's Chat, we welcome Ankit Sharma, the new CEO of Master Builders NZ, bringing over 20 years of industry experience in corporate governance, strategy, and business transformation. Ankit shares his excitement about exploring collaborative leadership. He highl...
Ep 78 - Building Mental Health: MATES in Construction
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - May 31, 2024 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ryan Castle is joined by Dr Lauren Donnan and James Sendall from MATES in Construction to discuss mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Dr Donnan shares how MATES' research-driven approach addresses high suicide rates ...
EP 77 - Glenn Duncan, Builders Academy's General Manager, on Transforming Vocational Education in NZ Construction
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - April 11, 2024 00:13 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin us for a discussion where we explore the future of vocational education in New Zealand's construction sector – the dynamic collaboration between Registered Master Builders New Zealand and Builders Academy New Zealand. This partnership is hoping to elevate vocational education by en...
EP 76 - Jessica Nielsen, Waikato 2023 Apprentice of the Year winner, on her construction journey & top tip for aspiring apprentices
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - March 13, 2024 01:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith the Apprentice of the Year entries now open for 2024, Ryan Castle talks toJessica Nielsen, the Waikato 2023 Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year. Jess made history as the first woman to reach the final and placed third in the national competition. Despite being the fir...
EP 75 - Jessica Nielsen, Waikato 2023 Apprentice of the Year winner, on her construction journey & top tip for aspiring apprentices
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - March 13, 2024 01:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith the Apprentice of the Year entries now open for 2024, Ryan Castle talks toJessica Nielsen, the Waikato 2023 Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year. Jess made history as the first woman to reach the final and placed third in the national competition. Despite being the fir...
EP74 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, Navigating Change: Reflections from a Decade at Master Builders
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - February 21, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Elevate Podcast, David Kelly bids farewell to his nine-year tenure as the chief executive of Master Builders. David reflects on his time at Master Builders, highlighting significant changes within the organisation, such as transitioning from a federated model to o...
EP75 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, Navigating Change: Reflections from a Decade at Master Builders
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - February 21, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Elevate Podcast, David Kelly bids farewell to his nine-year tenure as the chief executive of Master Builders. David reflects on his time at Master Builders, highlighting significant changes within the organisation, such as transitioning from a federated model to o...
EP74 - Open Dialogue and Collaboration, a conversation with Natasha Markham and Ross Faulkner
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - December 12, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Ryan Castle talks with architect Natasha Markham and builder Ross Faulkner. Natasha Markham is a registered architect, urban designer, and founder of MAUD (Markham Architecture + Urban Design). The Auckland-based practice is a boutique studio...
EP73 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Construction Industry
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 15, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis Chief's Chat episode, features Ryan and David discussing the current state of the construction industry, the impact of the election, and the results of the Sector Survey. David highlights the need for quality housing, improved procurement practices, and changes in government regula...
Ep 72 - Navigating Construction Contracts: A Conversation with Cian Brennan, CEO of Quantum Contract Solutions
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - October 18, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, Ryan is talking to Cian Brennan, the founder of Quantum Contract Solutions. We're diving into the nitty-gritty of construction contracts, the stuff that makes or breaks a project. Cian Brennan is a seasoned expert in the field of contract interpretation, he specialises ...
EP 71 - Empowering Excellence: Celebrating Women in Construction with Rebecca Hodges, NAWIC President
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - September 13, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode we are celebrating the remarkable women who are shaping the construction with our special guest, Rebecca Hodges, the Design Manager at Summerset and the current president of National Association of Women in Construction. In this podcast, we not only explore Rebecca's fas...
EP70 - Nigel Benton, Vice President of Auckland Master Builders, on sustainability in construction
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 16, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode Ryan Castle interviews Nigel Benton, a Master Builder since 1996 and Vice President of Auckland Master Builders. Nigel passionately promotes recycling and eco-friendly practices in construction. Nigel's standout project diverted over 90% of waste from landfills thro...
EP69 - Wayne Zheng, Director of Chancellor Construction, on immigrant perspective in construction and the value nurturing young talent
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 12, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Elevate Master Builders podcast, host Ryan Castle interviews Wayne Zheng, owner of Chancellor Construction. Wayne shares his journey from a career in finance to starting his own construction company in New Zealand. He discusses the challenges he faced as an immigr...
EP68 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, on the election 2023 and working better together
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - June 14, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis Chief's Chat episode, features Ryan and David discussing the upcoming New Zealand election and the Master Builders' efforts to work with political parties to address issues affecting the construction industry. The conversation focuses on key themes such as the boom-bust cycle, work...
Ep67- Breaking the stigma: mental health in the construction industry with Glen Thurston
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - May 09, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTrigger warning: this episode discusses themes of depression, self-harm and suicide, which may be disturbing or triggering for some listeners. If at any point you find this overwhelming, please stop listening. If you feel like you are in immediate danger, please call 111. In this Elev...
EP66 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, on a year for advocacy
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - April 26, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this Chief's Chat episode, Ryan and David discuss Masters Builders' advocacy focus for the year. They talk about some good progress is being made in changes to building consent as well as the concerns Master Builders has raised regarding the RMA reform. David also shares that a key ...
EP64 - Nick Lane, Director of Iconic Construction Ltd, on the first 3D printed commercial building in Southern hemisphere
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - April 12, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs a part of the "Celebrating Our Members" campaign, Ryan is talking to Nick Lane, Director of Iconic Construction Ltd. This year the company completed a fascinating project: the first 3D printed commercial building in the Southern hemisphere! Ryan and Nick discuss what it's like to wor...
EP65 - Nick Lane, Director of Iconic Construction Ltd, on the first 3D printed commercial building in Southern hemisphere
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - April 12, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs a part of the "Celebrating Our Members" campaign, Ryan is talking to Nick Lane, Director of Iconic Construction Ltd. This year the company completed a fascinating project: the first 3D printed commercial building in the Southern hemisphere! Ryan and Nick discuss what it's like to wor...
EP64 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, on the aftermath of the cyclone Gabrielle, economic outlook and advocacy aspirations
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - March 15, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this Chief's Chat episode, Ryan and David discuss the aftermath of the recent weather events and how they will affect the sector. They also look into the economic outlook, material price inflation and what we can do to be prepared. David also shares advocacy aspirations for the year...
EP63 - Glenn Duncan, BCITO's Group Manager Customer Experience, on the importance of celebrating apprentices and the companies that support them..
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - February 15, 2023 20:37 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe 2023 Apprentice of the Year in partnership with CARTERS entries are opening on the 9th of March. In today’s episode Ryan talks to Glenn Duncan, Group Manager Customer Experience, BCITO, about the importance of celebrating apprentices and the companies that are supporting them. They...
Ep62 - Daniel Klinkenberg, Urban Homes, on excellency and being the Platinum Award winners at the National House of the Year 2022
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - December 13, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsPlatinum Award is given to builders who have achieved outstanding building excellence and won five or more National Category titles. Urban Homes was established in 2004, delivering quality homes across Waikato, South Auckland, Coromandel and beyond. Daniel and Bronwyn Klinkenberg start...
EP61 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, on trends and highlight of the year
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 16, 2022 01:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDespite the ongoing challenges, there have been some positive wins this year like the Constructive Forum and the relaunch of the Vertical Construction Leadership Group. It was also great that MBIE was prepared to listen to the concerns raised about the timing of introducing new insulati...
EP60 - Apprentice of the Year - Behind the scene
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - October 26, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis year Apprentice of the Year celebrates its 19th anniversary! Today we have two very special guests: Martin Goulden and David Mudge. Martin Goulden is a National judge and has been involved in the competition since its conception 19 years ago. David Mudge is a Practical Co-Ordinator...
EP59 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, on State of the Sector survey and the Constructive Forum
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - September 07, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFor the first time, the survey explored both the supply and demand sides of construction. Over 1,200 sector participants and homeowners who had built or completed a significant renovation in the past three years responded to questions about their experience building, the economy, critic...
Ep 58 - Paul Southey, director of A1 Homes Wairarapa, on diversity in construction
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 24, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsPaul was a teacher supporting students through the Gateway programme, which supports students to transition into employment. He opened the Wairarapa branch of A1 Homes in 2006. His daughter's interest in the construction industry made him realised that he needs to do a better job to ma...
EP 57 - Darrell Trigg about Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 20, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsImagine a building that has no two things the same. Not a single window the same, not a balustrade, not even a tile. Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is an amazing journey that took 30 years and what's been achieved by the construction team and the community of Wha...
EP56 - Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, supporting the sector in a challenging market
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 06, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt continues to be a tough time for the building and construction sector. With such a myriad of issues currently impacting the sector, this month David Kelly explains that Master Builders have targeted their efforts on the plasterboard shortage and the H1/AS1 building code changes. They...
EP 55 Men's Health Week with Mark Sainsbury
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - June 15, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs a part of the Men's Health Week Ryan is talking to Mark Sainsbury, one of the country’s most experienced journalists and one of the directors and ambassadors for the Men's Health Week, about the importance of small steps to look after your physical and mental health. Men are at a di...
EP 54 - Miranda Knapton, Blue Summit Construction, talks about what it's like to be a winner of The House of the Year Award on the first go!
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - May 17, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBlue Summit Construction won numerous House of the Year 2021 awards, including Gold Award and Regional Lifestyle Award on their first-time entering. What an achievement! Today we’re talking with Miranda Knapton, Business Manager at Blue Summit Construction about their experience enter...
EP 53 Chief's Chat - David Kelly, MB CEO, keeping focus on what we can control
Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - May 04, 2022 01:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this month's Chief's Chat Ryan talks to David Kelly, CEO of Master Builders, about the main challenges that the construction industry is facing such as product supply and inflation, and strategies to help us deal with them by keeping focus on what we can control. David highlights...
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