Michael and Emily are joined by Caitlin Shields, Partner and 5D Quantity Surveyor at Mitchell Brandtman in the first episode back for 2024. Having joined us as a guest at Helix Legal's #Notanotherconstructionconference, we were super keen to sit down with Caitlin and chat about what influenced her to become a QS, what a normal day in her work life looks like, and get her perspective on current industry trends including what is cuaising the increased cost of labour. As an early career woman, Emily also asks Caitlin's advice for nagivating a career in construction. Thank you Caitlin for joining us - we were thrilled to have you!***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

For our final episode of the Deconstruction podcast this year, Michael and Emily reflect on the episodes released to date and some more in store for early 2024.

Michael and Emily are joined by Jackson Hills, Manager of Policy and Strategic Engagement at QShelter. Jackson is a tireless advocate for advancing policy based solutions addressing social and affordable housing needs and homelessness in Queensland. The episode explores the impact of population growth on housing and homelessness in Queensland and what steps QShelter are taking to influence solutions to housing need, the distinction between and importance of both social and affordable housing, the role of Build to Rent in supporting housing supply and affordability, the potential unintended consequences of the 2032 Olympics, growing up versus growing out and the need for a holistic approach beyond greenfield developments....and the list goes on. We learned so much talking to Jackson and are motivated to be apart of this important conversation and need. ***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Michael and Emily are joined by Matt Bourne, CEO of Roberts Co, for the 10th episode of the Deconstruction podcast. We really enjoyed getting to know Matt and learning more about Roberts Co. Matt is a leader driving positive cultural change in construction and particularly tells us about the benefits of implementing a 5-day work week on site. We chat to Matt about challenges the industry and company are facing at the moment, get an insight on how the company is growing and where it is setting its sights on, and how it is generally "walking the talk" to put people first. ***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Join us as we explore the world of non-bank financing in this episode with Michael Kearney, Director at Denning Investment Partners. We discuss the key differences between banks and non-bank financiers, how Denning Investment Partners and non-bank financiers generally assess loans in the construction industry, and the industry's response to shifting construction contract risk.  Listen along as we lift the lid and demystify the complexities  of the important role of non-bank financiers play in our industry.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

In this episode, we are joined by Laura Madden and Juanita Mottram, co-founders of Eve Renovations and Eve Workwear.  Eve Renovations strive to employ qualified tradeswomen and to provide a pathway for female apprentices to work in construction. Laura and Juanita talk to us about the challenges of founding an all female construction company, benefits they experience first hand having females on site, how Eve Workwear is breaking down barriers for women on the tools and where change we still need to see in the industry.Watch the whole Deconstruction podcast episode on our YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcast channels.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

In this episode of the podcast, Emily and Michael talk to Jason Banks, Head of Leadership at TIACS. TIACS, short for "this is a conversation starter" is an incredible organisation which was born through the realisation that there were too many barriers to free mental health support for the blue collar community. TIACS provide a free text and call service to make speaking to a counsellor as easy as possible. Hear our conversation with Jason about how his role at TIACS, who the service is available too (including the support system of blue collar workers), how the service works, and why it is absolutely critical to look after our "mental fitness" not just our physical fitness. Jason and the TIACS team are doing incredible work for the community. Check out TIACS website and reach out to the team here: https://www.tiacs.org/.Watch the whole Deconstruction podcast episode on our YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcast channels.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Join hosts Michael and Emily as they dive into conversation with trailblazing guest, Jack Hutchinson, Director at Hutchinson Builders ('Hutchies'). The episode explores a fresh perspective from the next generation of Hutchies, a 109 year old construction company dominating the East Coast, and shares insight into how key industry issues (labour shortages, rising costs, managing contract risk, to name a few) are being experienced, managed and/or affecting builders' operations in 2023. The industry is strong - with innovation and collaboration to help solve these issues, the future of construction and Hutchies is bright. We spoke to Jack about his recent article for the UDIA's magazine "Establish" where he shed light on Hutchies' growing modular construction operations, the benefits of going modular generally and the opportunity for modular construction to step in and assist with the housing crisis. We hope that you enjoy listening. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; - personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Recent world events have caused us to pause and consider the challenges facing the construction industry. Our guest John Lowry, quantity surveyor, registered adjudicator and innovator, shares his insights into five enablers which are available or imminent to resolve these issues such as shared, rules based data, collaborative contracting, contracts that support process automation, smart contracts and training/retraining our construction industry. The good news is change isn’t hard. Listen to hear how!Read John’s articles here: https://www.lowry.com.au/blog-1We hope that you enjoy listening. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Welcome to the podcast, Ineke McMahon! Ineke has been recruiting senior executives for two decades. In this exciting and inspiring chat, we chat to Ineke about the importance of taking accountability for your own self development, finding your tribe in the industry, what it means to be a leader, how to define and meet your career goals, achieving success as a women in construction and property - and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Ineke also shares how she came to co-found the Path to Promotion, a female-les, leadership academy and what kinds of courses are on offer with P2P.We hope that you enjoy listening. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

In this episode, Michael and Emily chat to Robert Sobyra, Head of Policy at the Australian Constructors Association. We ask Robert to tell us about his role at the ACA and speak about the ACA's recent publication "Disrupt or Die". We tackle all issues with Rob - including balancing supply and demand in the industry, labour shortages, the need to increase productivity and collaboration and much more.Read the Disrupt or Die publication here: https://www.constructors.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Disrupt-or-die_November-2022.pdfWe hope that you enjoy listening. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

In this episode, Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor are joined by Mikael Heinonen, co-founder of Collabaloop, an innovative workplace engagement platform for the construction industry. Mikael shares how Collabaloop was formed and how it is revoluntising the way construction companies approach employee welfare and workplace culture.With the construction industry facing challenges in attracting and retaining talent, Mikael also delves into strategies for attracting and retaining employees, especially apprentices, and highlights the importance of creating a people-centric approach to foster a positive work environment.We hope that you enjoy listening. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Welcome to the very first episode in our Deconstruction podcast series. In this episode, Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor interview Kate Raymond, General Manager - Advocacy & Policy at Master Builders Qld. Kate talks to the new requirements for liveable housing design included in the National Construction Code 2022, which will apply from October 2023. While an important and necessary cause, Kate speaks to the challenges faced by builders to comply in a short implementation period and the Master Builder's request for this implementation date to be extended by government. Recording just days before the first builder with active project trust accounts went into administration, Kate also queries whether the effectiveness of the new trusts regime will outweigh the administrative burden on contractors.Find resources relating to this episode on the Master Builders website here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.***The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Michael Chesterman and Emily Taylor of Helix Legal (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests; personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.