Better Builder Podcast

Send us a textDale Cheesman is the founder of The Melbourne Builder. As a young and talented certified master builder, Dale Cheesman has been quietly transforming the face of Melbourne’s building industry for more than a decade. Specialising in high-end residential construction, events and temporary structure across the hospitality and events sectors, Dale has not only collaborat

Send us a textGeorge Passas is the founder of Pascon. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, George has been a pivotal figure in Victoria’s construction scene. His journey began with prestigious roles at Melbourne’s top construction companies, including Multiplex, Abigroup, and Buildcept, where he honed his skills in project management, design and constr

Send us a textRobbie Stratti is the founder of Stratti Building, specialising in creating architectural custom homes, boutique commercial spaces, and renovations. Robbie discovered his passion for innovative construction in 2008, while spending eight months building a community village in East Africa with his father. As he honed his carpentry skills, he also developed an innate abi

Send us a textStephen Humphry is the owner of MODIFY, a building company specialises in home renovations and new builds in Sydney, Australia. Based on years of experience, the company has carved a streamlined process that provides clients with an upfront and detailed cost management plan for their renovation project, minimising any surprises during the design phase. With an integra

Send us a textMarshal Keen is the founder of Built by MK. With over 20 years in the industry, Marshal is a skilled builder and carpenter with a great sense of design and a sharp eye for detail. Inspired by his father, he started his building career on the Gold Coast, completing his carpentry apprenticeship and earning his building license. After climbing the ranks at Queensland’s

Send us a textJoe Sidoti is the founder and director of SQ Projects, a building company specialising in boutique residential construction in Sydney, Australia. Since Joe started SQ in 2010, the company has evolved from a one-man operation into a multi award winning building company offering a wide range of services. SQ takes pride in delivering quality projects, on time and within

Send us a textTony Fraser founded House of Nautica in 1997, specialising in building outstanding masonry homes to suit the needs of their discerning clients. Being a big believer in honesty and integrity, Tony prides himself in providing the highest level of service, with a keen attention to detail and unsurpassed quality in materials and workmanship. Being a veteran in the industr

Send us a textNic Foster is the director of NF Construction. Nick started his building career working for a developer in Auckland for 10 years. After that, he and his wife decided to move up to Mangawhai Heads and founded their company. They began by building their own project houses, designing, building, and then selling them. The company has won multiple awards for their projects

Send us a textOllie Mules founded Blackbird Projects in 2014, which has since then grown steadily to be one of Auckland's leading residential construction companies. As a fully-integrated ‘one-stop-shop’, Blackbird oversees projects from concept to creation, streamlining the process for their clients and ensuring exceptional craftsmanship every step of the way. With a commitmen

Send us a textWelcome to the fifth episode of our monthly bonus series: Better Builder Apprentice, where we invite builders, business owners, and apprentices to talk about all things apprenticeship! In this episode, we sat down with Caleb Kennedy, a freshly qualified builder, and chatted about career options after getting qualified, the biggest mistakes apprentices make, and ways c