The Build Up!
Martin Preece
Helping Construction & Property Leaders Recruit better people and build better projects through the Recruitment of high-performers | Talking with industry professionals as Host of - The Building Talks Podcast
Sometimes, it doesn’t take much to move the needle.
You take one small step. Then another. And suddenly, six months has passed – and you’ve hit the road you long dreamed of travelling.
Building a career takes time. And many of us don’t like waiting! But if you focus on making one small change every week – or even every month – you’ll be well and truly ready when the career gods present you with your moment of opportunity.
This year, I’ve really embraced that mantra. I made a series of small changes within the business, which paved the way for one major development: expanding Building Environs Recruitment into southeast Queensland.
Another small change I’ve made recently? Finetuning The Build Up.
I hope you enjoy the new look and format. Hopefully, it gives you a small spark of inspiration to take the next step in your career. Or ideas for how to attract the next superstar to your team – so you can deliver projects that exceed expectations.
Martin
ON THE BLOG
It’s the clever mini-moves that can truly turbocharge your professional path. I’m talking smart, subtle tactics that create a solid platform for sustained success.
So in this month’s blog, I present five savvy strategies you can implement today to shift your career prospects dramatically. Read more.
Q&A with Martin
What small signs might indicate it’s time to make a career shift?
Sometimes, you get a strong gut feeling that you’ve reached the end of the road in a certain role or with your current employer.
But beyond feelings, there are some concrete signs that it’s time to make a change, like:
If any of these resonate with you, it might be time to call a recruiter who can help you find your next role.
ON THE PODCAST
What does it really take to turn lemons into lemonade in the construction industry? Join me as I chat with the Directors of St. Ferrer about overcoming obstacles to become the top player in cladding replacement projects.
In this conversation, Justin and I talk about everything from the importance of apprenticeships to mastering new skills as you climb the career ladder. We also look at how dysfunctional teams railroad projects – and discuss how to learn from adversity.
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How to craft a construction brand that attracts top performersHow do you market your construction company so that it stands out against the rest? To find out, I spoke to Jordan Skinner, Managing Director of Moonshot Media. Jordan works exclusively with construction companies, and in this episode of the podcast, he shared everything from how to optimise your careers page to how to differentiate beyond salary.
With over 20 years of experience in both construction and development, Steven knows a thing or two about thriving in the industry. In our chat, we explored what drives a property developer, as well as how to manage the challenges that come with working in an industry treading a series of complicated market conditions.
Industry news
Here are the top 4 stories that caught our attention this month
D&G Brothers Management Group secures planning approval for a $100m mixed-use development in Clayton
What’s on in Melbourne this month?
The Australian Architecture Conference brings together local and international professionals to celebrate the industry’s achievements and share lessons learned from the sector.
8-11 May in Melbourne
The Workplace Health and Safety Show is Australia's largest showcase of technology, products and services to keep your workforce and work environment safe.
22-23 May in Melbourne
Jobs spotlight
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Helping Construction & Property Leaders Recruit better people and build better projects through the Recruitment of high-performers | Talking with industry professionals as Host of - The Building Talks Podcast
8moHi mate, it’s a linkedin newsletter - I think there is a subscribe button, inside the newsletter somewhere (probably at the top)
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8moGreat stuff mate. Is this a LinkedIn newsletter or is there somewhere to subscribe via email?