Published 11 Nov 2025
S4. Ep 19. Talking with Andrew Deveson and David Caputo about what it takes to Scale Kapitol from Zero to a Billion-Dollar Builder
Welcome to the 100th episode of The Building Talks Podcast & what better way to celebrate than with a powerhouse conversation guaranteed to inspire and challenge your thinking!
Back on the mic are Andrew Deveson and David Caputo, co-founders of Kapitol, who first joined us back in March 2023.
In today's conversation we dive into the details about how Kapitol has become Australia's fastest growing commercial builder, what it takes to lead a business that's redefining the industry through digital innovation, smart systems, & strong culture. We also explore how they're tackling training, wellbeing, leadership, and their upcoming move into health and defence projects.
Takeaways:
- ✅How Kapitol went from startup to billion-dollar builder
- ✅The strategic discipline behind their rapid rise
- ✅Their honest thoughts on the 13,000+ hours of internal training
- ✅How they're using digital innovation & systems thinking to reshape construction
- ✅Their mindset, staying healthy & leading with clarity
- ✅Growing into new sectors: health, defence, Northern Territory
- ✅Leadership, restlessness and resilience at scale
Chapters:
- 05:43 – Introduction and Reflections on Growth
- 06:53 – The Importance of Partnership in Business
- 08:57 – Rapid Growth and Business Success
- 14:00 – Investing in Systems and Training
- 20:12 – Cultural Shifts and Industry Disruption
- 25:51 – Future of Construction and AI Integration
- 33:09 – Transforming the Construction Industry
- 38:30 – Diversification and New Opportunities
- 43:02 – Building Systems for Success
- 50:00 – Navigating Leadership Challenges
- 59:38 – Investing in Training and Development
- 01:06:55 – Investing in AI: Costs and Training
- 01:12:45 – Mental Preparation for Leadership
- 01:22:02 – Future Goals and Strategic Vision
Tune in for a no-filter look at how two leaders are rewriting the rulebook for Australian construction at scale.
Hope you enjoy the podcast!
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