From Blueprint to Brand: The Builders Wife & King Homes Story | Made to Build Podcast
Veronica and Mark King from King Homes NSW pull back the curtain on what it’s really like running a family building business together. From growing the social media influence of The Builders Wife to running their custom building company, they found success in balancing family life, boundaries, and their own business roles.Follow Veronica’s journey on Instagram @builderswife Kinghomesnsw.com.au/
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Apprentices: New Ways to Train & Recruit the Best Young Builders
Builder Rob Watchorn has trained plenty of apprentices and learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t. Rob shares real-world ways to engage Gen Z, set clear expectations, and keep 'em keen. Tools include a weekly scorecard helps track progress and build team culture. We get deep into what it takes to fix the skills shortage. While school-based trade programs like youthBuild are turning things around in Tassie, find out what builders can do to nurture the tradies of tomorrow. This one’s for anyone who cares about inspiring and managing the next gen. Question for Rob? Reach out at blythewatchorn.com.au More about the youthBuild program - youthbuild.com.au
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Surfside House: An Epic Coastal Build | 2024 HIA-CSR NSW Home of the Year
Go behind the scenes of the Surfside House in Avalon Beach, crowned 2024 HIA-CSR NSW Home of the Year. Builder Joel Jones shares the challenges and triumphs of crafting a coastal home built to stand the test of time. From hoisting 200kg sandstone blocks to designing floating breezeways and sourcing extra durable materials, discover what it takes to build a beach house that will still turn heads in the next 50+ years. Watch the full ep for a walkthrough of this luxury coastal masterpiece.Find out more: www.jjbuilding.net.au @jjbuildingcompany
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Connected ‘Smart’ Kitchens and Bathrooms: What’s Next For Home Design
Gavin Hepper, Kitchens and Bathrooms specialist, unpacks how futuristic connected homes (where kitchens can ‘talk’ to bathrooms) are closer than you think. Hear how he uses the “Umbrella Effect” to keeps projects moving, what silica rules mean on-site, designing for ‘A.M/breakfast zone’, and why more clients want multigenerational living. Gavin also previews the latest global trends from Salone del Mobile.Milano, the world's #1 design expo - and how they could feature in your next project. Connect with Gavin:conceptsbygavinhepper.com.au @conceptsbygavinhepper
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How HIA's 2025 Australian Home of the Year was built in 10 Months!
Architect and builder Sarah Waller shares how she built HIA's 2025 Australian Home of the Year in only 10 months. 'Blackwood' is a clean, monochromatic masterpiece set in lush Noosa. Refusing to be beat, she tackled months of rain, slopes, scale, detail, and pressure, crediting her trusted subbies along the way. This ep is a sharp look at full-project control, and how she finished a winner.
Made to Build is the podcast that dives into the real stories behind residential building—the wins, lessons, and practical advice from the people shaping Australia’s housing future today. Each ep brings you raw, honest conversations with HIA members across the industry. Voices of experience who go beyond polished project photos to share the grit, growth, and hard-earned knowledge that truly make an impact. Wherever you are in the industry, we’re your go-to for insights that help you build better, smarter, and with purpose. Some people are just made to build. New eps every second Tuesday.
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