S3. Ep15. A Conversation with Ryan Treweek about Building Trust and Relationships, Profits, Pitfalls, & Progress, Quality Control Revolution, and Construction Culture & Innovation

This week, I had a great chat with Ryan Treweek. If you’re in the construction biz, Ryan’s probably a familiar name. He spent a chunk of his career at Multiplex, where he wore different hats, starting as a Contract Administrator, then moving into contract and commercial management.  Later, he ventured into the exciting world of business development with Icon, where he stayed for quite some time.  Recently, Ryan stepped into the role of Director at Visibuild, which we’ll dive into during the podcast.

Now, why was this conversation so interesting? Well, even though Ryan has moved on from the construction game, he’s super candid about the industry’s challenges.  With his extensive network of clients, developers, builders, and colleagues, he’s got his finger on the pulse of what’s happening not just in Melbourne but across Australia.

We covered a lot. Ryan dished out some insightful thoughts on productivity and the industry’s state of play.  He touched on conflict resolution and the strategies head contractors use to boost profits while keeping a close eye on their numbers.  We delved deep into the world of big projects, discussing everything from shrinking margins to the costs of defects and post-construction expenses.

Of course, we couldn’t miss talking about Visibuild.  It’s quality assurance software that’s live and kicking, helping builders and developers keep a keen eye on their projects.  It’s all about streamlining programs and quality checks to tackle the age-old issue of quality problems in the construction world.

So, all in all, a fascinating conversation!

Amongst other things in this podcast, we discussed:

• Building Strong Relationships in Construction: The Art of Deal-Making and Longevity
• Balancing Short-Term Gains with Long-Term Sustainability in Construction
• Challenges in Construction Profitability and Cash Flow Management
• The Art of Balancing Risk and Opportunity in Construction Projects
• Challenges and Strategies for Construction Companies of All Sizes
• Adapting to Unpredictable Market Shifts
• Dispute Resolution and Relationship Building
• Strategies for Winning Construction Projects
• The Japanese Approach to the Construction Industry
• The Future of Construction
• Revolutionising Construction Quality Control
• Why Developers Are Taking a Closer Look at Construction Quality
• Challenges and Prospects for the Construction Industry in Australia: A State-by-State Analysis
• Understanding Economic Trends in Australia’s Construction Industry: A Post-Pandemic Analysis

Hope you enjoy the podcast!

If you’re in or keen on the Australian built environment scene and want to dive deeper into the industry’s ins and outs, from boosting productivity and profits to nailing the details of large projects and quality control innovations to building solid relationships, getting to know the leaders and influencers behind the projects, risk management, and staying agile in shifting markets, then have a listen!

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