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MBE 52 - Streamline your claims process with Tony Simonsen, COO of Payapps

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - January 19, 2022 01:05 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this month's podcast episode, Ryan talks to Tony Simonsen, Chief Operating Officer at Payapps. Payapps is a cloud-based software for managing applications for payment up and down the supply chain, developed solely for the construction sector.    COO of Payapps, Tony Simonsen, sat do...

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MBE 51 Jason Hungerford, Director BCITO, discusses the reform of vocational education with BCITO and Te Pūkenga WBL

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 25, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this month's podcast episode, Ryan talks to Jason Hungerford, Director at BCITO, who has played a significant role in BCITO’s Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) transition. BCITO is the largest provider of construction trade apprenticeships in New Zealand. Recently, under the Gov...

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MBE EP 50 Charge-Up Contracts with Mark Holland, Hazelton Law - Ins and outs with a construction law specialist

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - September 29, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
This month's podcast features Mark Holland, Partner and construction law specialist at Hazelton Law, who provides a practical hands-on perspective on the ins and outs of charge-up contracts. He discusses frequent concerns that have arisen with the use of charge-up contracts in NZ reside...

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MBE EP 49 Chiefs Chat with David Kelly, CEO Master Builders, on the Constructive Forum

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 31, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this month's episode, Ryan sits down with David Kelly, CEO of Master Builders for a Chief's Chat to discuss the hot topics raised at the Constructive Forum which was held over 2 days in August this year. Constructive is an annual industry-led event that enhances and enables collabora...

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MBE EP 48 David Kelly, CEO Master Builders, on the power of members' voice through Advocacy

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 28, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this month's episode, our host Ryan is joined by David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders who shares insights on Master Builders Advocacy efforts on behalf of everyone involved in the NZ construction sector. Many people hear the term 'advocacy' and have little idea...

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MBE EP 47 Nailing Collaboration On-Site with NZIA President Judi Keith-Brown and Master Builder Perry Barber

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - June 23, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Our guests this month, Judi Keith-Brown, a registered architect and president of NZIA, and Perry Barber, a Registered Master Builder, have cultivated a successful working relationship that has spanned more than a decade. They share many stories and experiences about how working together...

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MBE EP 46 How Immigration Changes Will Impact Your Workforce

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - May 26, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The government has announced new immigration laws surrounding how New Zealand employers will be able to bring migrants into the country through work visas. Unfortunately, everything you knew before has changes and now all New Zealand employers will soon need to be Accredited with Immigr...

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MBE EP 45 David Kelly, CEO, on why Communication is a Critical Tool

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - April 21, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The construction sector in 2021 is thriving, both commercial and residential, which is great to see especially coming out of the tough times we experienced in 2020 with COVID-19. Our builders are busy, apprentice numbers are growing, and consumer confidence remains high. Communication i...

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EP 46 - Breaking the Stereotype, Olivia Broadhurst, Qualified LBP Builder and Business Owner

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - March 24, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
We're excited to introduce you to Olivia Broadhurst, a qualified LBP builder who owns her own company in the beautiful Marlborough region. Being one of the first female builders, she started in the industry 7 years ago and has been making strides ever since.

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MBE EP 44 Breaking the Stereotype, Olivia Broadhurst, Qualified LBP Builder and Business Owner

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - March 24, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
We're excited to introduce you to Olivia Broadhurst, a qualified LBP builder who owns her own company in the beautiful Marlborough region. Being one of the first female builders, she started in the industry 7 years ago and has been making strides ever since. Women make up half of the w...

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MBE EP 43 David Kelly weighs in on the Great Housing Debate

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - February 24, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ryan is joined by David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders to discuss all things housing in New Zealand for 2021 and predictions for 2022. They chime in on topics that are at the forefront of NZ news and media, such as the government's plan for more social housing and how the grow...

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Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - December 16, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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MBE EP 42 Insider tips for builders from House of the Year Judge, Faye Pearson-Green

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - December 02, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
If you've considered entering a residential build into the House of the Year (HOY) awards, or you've already entered and you didn't get the result you desired, you do not want to give this podcast a miss. Faye Pearson-Green joins Ryan to talk about what builders need to know when ente...

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MBE EP 41 David Kelly reflects on 2020 and priorities going forward

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 18, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this week's episode, Ryan talks with David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders, about the year that 2020 has been, what we can learn from the past, and the priorities for the construction sector going forward. This year has been a tough year, but it is coming to a c...

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MBE EP 40 Building a Kingdom of Inspiration with Cam Calkoen

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 04, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Cam Calkoen, the 2020 NZ Speaker of the Year, about all his awesome achievements, his belief in himself and his mindset. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Cam was told that his biggest challenges in life would be the way he walks and talks. They talk abo...

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EP 40 - Building a Kingdom of Inspiration with Cam Calkoen

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 04, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Cam Calkoen, the 2020 NZ Speaker of the Year, about all his awesome achievements, his belief in himself and his mindset. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Cam was told that his biggest challenges in life would be the way he walks and talks. They talk about Cam's f...

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MBE EP 40 - Building a Kingdom of Inspiration with Cam Calkoen

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - November 04, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Cam Calkoen, the 2020 NZ Speaker of the Year, about all his awesome achievements, his belief in himself and his mindset. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Cam was told that his biggest challenges in life would be the way he walks and talks. They talk about Cam's f...

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EP 39 Chris Boyle, Workhouse, shares his expert marketing advice for growing your building business

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - October 21, 2020 00:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
When it comes to marketing your building business, do feel a bit confused by all the different options and new digital tools? Well, you're not alone! Chris Boyle from Workhouse, a marketing expert who works with many construction and building businesses, understands and sorts out the basics that ...

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MBE EP 39 Chris Boyle, Workhouse, shares his expert marketing advice for growing your building business

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - October 21, 2020 00:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
When it comes to marketing your building business, do feel a bit confused by all the different options and new digital tools? Well, you're not alone! Chris Boyle from Workhouse, a marketing expert who works with many construction and building businesses, understands and sorts out the ba...

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MBE EP 38 Sam Archer, NZGBC, on Building to a Homestar 6 Rating

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - October 07, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Sam Archer from The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) shares how you can build to a Homestar 6 rating. A 6 Homestar rating or higher means the home will be easier and more cost effective to keep warm, healthy and more environmentally friendly than a typical new house built to b...

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MBE EP 37 David Kelly, CEO, on Resilience at Constructive 2020

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - September 23, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ryan talks with David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders about Constructive Forum 2020, New Zealand’s leading pan-industry event. This year Constructive has been taken virtual, with four live online events in August and September. They discuss this year's conversations around "Bui...

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MBE EP 36 Building Performance (MBIE) Overviews the New Building Consent Exemptions

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - September 09, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Building Performance (MBIE) overviews what the new building consent exemptions mean for the sector and examples of what does or doesn’t need a consent. This podcast was delivered first as a live webinar to Master Builder members to help them understand the changes so they can get on wit...

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MBE - EP 35 John Kirwan talks mental wellness

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Change and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about JK's perso...

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EP 35 John Kirwan talks mental wellness

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Change and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about JK's perso...

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MBE EP 35 John Kirwan talks mental wellness

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Change and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about ...

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MBE EP 34 Graeme Earl, Naylor Love Highlights Key Trends from the Commercial Project Awards

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - August 12, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Often trends and themes are first seen in commercial construction and then flow into residential construction. Ryan talks with Graeme Earl, Regional Director at Naylor Love Canterbury and a judge of the Commercial Project Awards (CPA) to discuss the trends among the top entries and how ...

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MBE EP 33 Alex Voutratzis explains how good advocacy strengthens the construction sector

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 29, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this episode, Ryan catches up with Alex Voutratzis, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Master Builders, to hear how they influence government on issues that affect the building and construction sector, things that affect members on a day to day basis, to ensure the sector is well-perform...

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MBE EP 33 - Alex Voutratzis explains how good advocacy strengthens the construction sector

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 29, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this episode, Ryan catches up with Alex Voutratzis, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Master Builders, to hear how they influence government on issues that affect the building and construction sector, things that affect members on a day to day basis, to ensure the sector is well-performing for me...

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MBE EP 32 Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, on Government's Apprentice Boost Package and No Fees Apprenticeships

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 14, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this week's episode, Ryan invites Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, back on the podcast to discuss all the details on the government's decision to provide free apprenticeships to anyone wanting to study a trade in New Zealand, and the Apprentice Boost package to help retain skills in the ...

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MBE EP 31 Dan Heyworth, Co-Owner of Box™, on Craftsmanship and Automation in Building Local

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business - July 01, 2020 00:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this podcast, Ryan talks to Dan Heyworth, co-owner of Box™ (an award-winning architecture practice and home design & build company),  about merging quality of craftmanship and efficiencies of automation in making well-designed and well-constructed homes. Dan's shares his ideas on wha...

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