Welcome to the Build Insite Podcast – back with Season 2 and a renewed mission to bring you raw, practical building insights from across Australia and beyond.<br /><br />Led by a passionate team of builders and industry professionals, we explore the latest in construction techniques, design innovation, and the tools shaping modern building. But this isn’t just a trade chat — it’s a space for real stories, sharp lessons, and conversations that go beyond the build.<br /><br />Beginning Season 2, we’re doubling down on what matters:<br /><br />Smarter, healthier homes<br /><br />Business strategies that support better living<br /><br />Technology and systems that future-proof your work<br /><br />The balance between building, business, and well-being<br /><br />From high-performance homes to behind-the-scenes of iconic builds, we’re spotlighting the people, ideas, and challenges driving the industry forward. Whether you’re just starting out or leading your crew, you’ll find something valuable here — every week.<br /><br />Let’s build better, together.
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Welcome to the Build Insite Podcast – back with Season 2 and a renewed mission to bring you raw, practical building insights from across Australia and beyond.<br /><br />Led by a passionate team of builders and industry professionals, we explore the latest in construction techniques, design innovation, and the tools shaping modern building. But this isn’t just a trade chat — it’s a space for real stories, sharp lessons, and conversations that go beyond the build.<br /><br />Beginning Season 2, we’re doubling down on what matters:<br /><br />Smarter, healthier homes<br /><br />Business strategies that support better living<br /><br />Technology and systems that future-proof your work<br /><br />The balance between building, business, and well-being<br /><br />From high-performance homes to behind-the-scenes of iconic builds, we’re spotlighting the people, ideas, and challenges driving the industry forward. Whether you’re just starting out or leading your crew, you’ll find something valuable here — every week.<br /><br />Let’s build better, together.
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Recent Episodes
July 19, 2026
#62 Running a Heritage Building Business Through Tough Times with Brett Way - Part 2
The real test of a building business isn't the boom times. It's how you communicate, hire and hold your ground when things get tight. In Part 2 of this conversation on the Build Insite Podcast, Dean and Luke continue the chat with Brett Way from VW Building Projects. This time, the focus shifts from heritage craftsmanship to the engine room of running a strong building business through uncertain conditions. Brett opens up about VW Building's Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, how they educate clients on the unknowns that come with heritage homes, and the challenges of navigating council delays in Victoria. He also gets candid about the current pressure on pricing, fuel costs and material escalations, and how transparent conversations with trades, clients and team are more important now than ever. The discussion moves into team structure, apprentice development, building culture across two divisions, and Brett's personal approach to staying present at home while running a high-performing business. He also shares where he gets his best learning, his honest take on AI in construction, and what the future looks like for VW Building. What You'll Learn: - Why Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) protects both builder and client- How to have honest pricing conversations with clients and trades in tough markets- What real apprentice development looks like across multiple sites- How to set clear communication lines so problems get solved at the right level- Why networking and collaboration are now non-negotiable for solo operators Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:18 - Educating Clients Through Heritage Content02:33 - Managing Client Expectations and Unknowns04:13 - Council Delays and Approval Challenges05:19 - Navigating Price Hikes and Tough Conversations10:02 - Inside the VW Building Team Structure11:43 - How They Train and Retain Apprentices13:19 - Team Events and Run Melbourne14:22 - Staying Healthy and Switching Off17:32 - Best Learning Resources and AI in Construction20:44 - Future Plans and Pipeline for VW Building24:51 - One Thing to Change in the Victorian Building Industry26:25 - Rapid Fire Questions29:30 - Where to Find Brett 🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite
July 12, 2026
#62 Heritage Restoration & The Sea Change with Brett Way - Part 1
A heritage facade with an architectural extension is one thing. Conserving Australia's oldest sandstone castle from 1849? That's an entirely different game. In this episode of the Build Insite Podcast, Dean and Luke sit down with Brett Way, co-founder of VW Building Projects. Brett and his business partner Josh started out as childhood friends turned carpenters, working under the same mentor for nearly a decade before going out on their own. Today, VW Building operates two divisions across Melbourne and the Geelong/Bellarine Peninsula, with a sharp focus on true heritage conservation and high-complexity architectural builds. Brett walks us through the story behind Corriell, the oldest building on the Bellarine, where his team is undertaking real restoration work on an 1849 sandstone property once owned by the founders of Drysdale and Newcomb. From six metres of underpinning beneath untouched stonework to hand-stencilled fretwork replicas, this is heritage building at its most demanding. He also opens up about making the sea change to Barwon Heads, splitting roles with his business partner, building culture across two locations, and why VW Building hires the right people first and builds the role around them. What You'll Learn:- Why heritage conservation demands a completely different skillset to standard renovation- How to split roles across two locations without losing momentum as a business- What it actually takes to underpin a 175-year-old sandstone wall- How to manage team culture and communication across two divisions- Why hiring for the person, not the position, pays off long term Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Brett's Journey into Building03:07 - Finding the Heritage Niche04:05 - Splitting the Business Across Two Locations05:54 - Inside the Corriell Restoration08:12 - Underpinning 175-Year-Old Stonework11:31 - The Sea Change to Barwon Heads13:09 - Avoiding Burnout as a Business Owner14:42 - Advice for Builders Considering a Sea Change17:19 - Managing Culture Across Two Locations20:26 - Hiring the Right People Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke Callery Guest: Brett Way co-founder and builder from VW Building Projects 🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite
July 5, 2026
#61 Smart Estimating Through 3D Modelling with Tom Lawson - Part 2
Every builder has a different DNA. The way you trench plates, wrap a cavity, run your crews. It all changes the price, the program, and the product. So why are most builders still being handed a one-size-fits-all quote? In Part 2, Dean and Luke continue the conversation with Tom Lawson from Vision 2 Estimating, going deeper into how V2E tailors every model to the way your business actually builds. From pre-model meetings and onboarding through to integrating directly with Buildxact and price book setup, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what makes their process tick. Tom also opens up about where V2E is heading next, including some serious investment in AI tools, a new model viewer release, and plans for an AI chatbot built into the model itself. It wraps with rapid fire questions, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that the builders winning in 2026 are the ones treating estimating like the engine room of the business. What You'll Learn: - Why your "Builder's DNA" should drive every estimate, not generic plan notes- How pre-model meetings catch the costly stuff missing from drawings- The smart way to integrate estimating data into Buildxact and your price book- Why a "measuring stick" beats gut feel when reviewing subbie quotes- Where AI is heading in construction and how V2E is leading the charge Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:20 – What is "Builder's DNA" and why it matters02:38 – Onboarding and pre-model meetings04:25 – Inside the V2E team: building the right mix of skills08:05 – Integrating with Buildxact the smart way12:00 – Building your price book for instant pricing14:30 – Why empathy with builders is the V2E difference16:00 – Using data as a measuring stick against subbie quotes19:08 – When to bring V2E in and what you need22:30 – What's next: AI tools, model viewer, and chatbot integration24:33 – How Michael first reached out to Luke25:24 – Rapid fire questions26:35 – Final advice and where to find V2E Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke CalleryGuests: Tom Lawson from Vision 2 Estimating (V2E) 🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/📸Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite
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