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- 2026
- First episode
About Developing WA
Developing WA is a show about what it really takes to develop property in Western Australia. On the show, you'll hear from the architects designing property for Perth, the developers betting millions all over WA, and the engineers, planners, and builders growing the Western Australian community. Hosted by Russell Green, Founder of OTG Hydraulic Design.
- Publisher
- OTG Hydraulic Design
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 2 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 31 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
31 Aug 2026
The waterless urinal that now needs a flush
In this episode of Developing WA, Kai and Russell go through the 2025 AS 3500 changes and what they actually mean on site. Parts one, two and four have been mandatory in WA since 1 May 2026, and Russell walks through the ones people are most likely to get caught by. You'll hear what the new flexible hose classes mean for the flexi sitting under your sink, why a waterless urinal can now need a flushing device fitted to it, and why stormwater is the only unregulated section of AS 3500 in WA — the section behind 95% of the disputes Russell gets called into. Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
3 Aug 2026
Who's Actually to Blame When a Building Fails
In this episode of Developing WA, Kai Armstrong sits down with Russell to dive into all things forensics. Russell doesn't just design hydraulic systems, he gets called in as an expert witness when they fail and somebody ends up in court, usually by a lawyer acting for their client or a loss adjuster at an insurance company. You'll hear why roof plumbing is no longer a licensed trade in WA, who actually carries the blame when a building fails and who walks away clean, and the dispute where both sides spent $800,000 each on legal fees to argue about a $600,000 repair. Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
6 Jul 2026
What WA's Building Boom Is Hiding
In today's episode, Kai joins Russell to talk about what WA's building boom is doing to construction quality. You'll hear why WA's shift to desalinated water is quietly wearing out plastic pipes years before they should fail, why the code covering box gutters and storm water is the one chapter of the plumbing standard nobody actually regulates, and why Russell thinks the industry needs to slow down instead of racing every project to 100 percent. Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
25 May 2026
Lessons from 30 years in manufacturing, with Darren Chatfield
In today's episode, Russell sits down with Darren Chatfield from Spectrum Plastics for an honest chat about the reality of running a manufacturing business. You'll hear why raw material prices have jumped 50 to 100% in a matter of months and why Darren says it's a bigger challenge than COVID ever was, why he believes indecision is a death trap when the business is yours to run, and the simple driveway rule Darren has used for three decades to stop work following him home. Resources and links: Darren on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-chatield-323541175/) Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
11 May 2026
Why developers have stopped building, with Russell Green
In today' s episode, Russell is back in the guest seat with Kai for part two of their conversation, going deeper into the realities of running a consultancy, leading a growing team, and where the WA property market is heading. You'll hear why Russell designs every project thinking like a property investor instead of a consultant, the kind of leader Russell decided he didn't want to be, and what Russell would say to a Gen Z buyer who reckons it's too hard to get on the property ladder. Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
27 Apr 2026
When buildings fail, with Russell Green
In today's episode, Russell returns to the guest seat to chat with Kai about the realities of running a hydraulic consultancy and the failures Russell sees firsthand as an expert witness on building disputes across Australia. You'll hear the story of a $250,000 box gutter failure in a Scarborough high-rise, the hard lessons Russell learned bootstrapping OTG, and exactly what Russell says when a client tells him the competition is cheaper. Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
13 Apr 2026
Mental health in construction, with Jay Walters
Jay Walters is the General Manager of the JWH Group, a residential home builder started in 2003 and a second-generation family business. In this episode, Jay discusses the dynamics and challenges of leadership in a family-run business. He addresses the use of different building methods, the strength of double brick construction in Western Australia, and discusses the importance of addressing mental health in the construction industry, particularly among young men. Resources and links: JWH Group on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jwh-group/) Jay Walters on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaywalter85/?originalSubdomain=au) Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
30 Mar 2026
Why Perth is perfect for offshore purchases, with Melissa Montgomery
Melissa Montgomery is the Sales Director for Australian Projects and Developments at JLL, specialising in selling Australian residential property into Asian markets. Based in Singapore, Melissa works closely with Australian developers to connect their projects with offshore buyers across the region. In this episode, Melissa unpacks what’s driving offshore interest in Australian property. Melissa discusses the types of projects attracting offshore buyers, explores current market conditions across Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and Melissa shares broader reflections on density, housing supply and what Australia’s property future may need to look like. Resources and links: JLL Website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jll/) JLL on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jll/) Melissa Montgomery on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamont/) Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
16 Mar 2026
Breaking the rent cycle, with Jerome Vallet
Jerome Vallet is the Director of Stop Renting Perth, a business dedicated to helping first and second-home buyers navigate the transition from renting to home ownership. In this episode, Jerome discusses the mission behind Stop Renting Perth and the barriers facing buyers in Perth’s rapidly rising housing market. Jerome touches on saving amid rising rents, available financing options and government support, and Jerome also shares his entrepreneurial journey, building the business alongside full-time work. Resources and links: Stop Renting Perth Website (https://www.stoprentingperth.com/) Jerome Vallet on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-vallet-23609a136/) Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
2 Mar 2026
Everything you need to know about staging, with Sara Sutton
Sara Sutton is the Founder and Director of Perth Style Company. Having shaped over $2 billion worth of property in the last decade, Perth Style Company has been successfully transforming empty properties into attractive, inviting spaces. In this episode, Sara talks about her pivot from finance to property styling. Sara breaks down the gap she saw in the Perth property scene that she wanted to fill with the brand. She explains the business, the operations, psychology, and the expectations, and Sara discusses how virtual staging has gotten much better over the years. Resources and links: Perth Style Company Website (https://www.perthstyleco.com.au/) Perth Style Company on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/perthstyleco) Perth Style Company on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/perthstyleco/) Sara Sutton on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sara__sutton/?hl=en) Sara Sutton on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sutton-697b4813/) Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
16 Feb 2026
Why Perth’s wealthy are choosing apartments, with Shayne Isbister
Shayne Isbister is the Development Director at Edge Visionary Living. With over 13 years of experience in the country and even more overseas, Shayne has pushed Edge Visionary Living to award-winning success in Western Australia. In this episode, Shayne discusses his background in construction and development, originating from a family legacy in South Africa and continuing in Australia. Shane highlights how important it is to put focus on long-term quality. He highlights the importance of maintaining client relationships, even at senior levels, and Shane addresses the challenges and opportunities in the Perth apartment market. Resources and links: Edge Visionary Living website (https://edgevl.com.au/) Edge Visionary Living on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/edgevisionaryliving/?hl=en) Edge Visionary Living on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/edge-visionary-living/) Shayne Isbister on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayne-isbister-679374116/) Connect: Russell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
2 Feb 2026
Developing WA with Russell Green
In the very first episode of Developing WA, you’ll meet your host, Russell Green, the Founder of OTG Hydraulic Design. OTG are experts in Hydraulic Design, Plumbing Consultancy, and Wet Fire Design. In this episode, Russell is joined by OTG marketing manager Kai Armstrong to share a bit about his background. Kai asks Russell how OTG got started, what you can expect on the show, and Russell addresses the common misconception that hydraulic engineers aren’t required. Connect: Russell Green on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
2 Feb 2026
Perth is allergic to apartments, with Vadim Boyko
Vadim Boyko is Director and Principal Architect at PROEKT. PROEKT’s mission is to bridge the gap between design and feasibility in Western Australia. In this episode, Vadim takes us through his upbringing and the journey of heading his own business with limited connections. He discusses the nitty-gritty of doing business as an architect and the balance between client expectation and government regulation. Finally, Vadim gives his two cents on the property landscape in Perth, what it’s doing well, and what it could be doing better. Resources and links: PROEKT on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/proekt-architecture/) Vadim Boyko on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadim-boyko/?originalSubdomain=au) Connect: Russell Green on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-green-243832234/) OTG website (https://otghydraulicdesign.au/) OTG on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/otghydraulicdesign) OTG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/otghydraulicdesign/people/) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
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