Across The Table With David Melse
EP195: From Apprentice to Award-Winning Builder (Alex Caddick)
16 Apr 2025
In this episode, David chats with Alex Caddick, co-director of Design Builders Canterbury, about the evolving world of residential construction. Alex shares his journey from helping his dad on job sites as a kid to leading a high-performing design-build business today. They explore the power of bespoke homes, why Alex avoids cookie-cutter designs, and how leveraging AI and national supplier agreements is helping deliver dream homes at smarter prices. From dealing with tricky hill sites to mentoring the next generation of tradespeople, this conversation offers a rare look at what it really takes to build homes that stand out—and last. Whether you're thinking of building, buying, or just love good design, this episode is packed with real insights from the ground up. ___________________ Find out more about Alex and Design Builders Canterbury: https://www.designbuilders.co.nz/locations/canterbury/ ___________________ We’d like to thank our sponsor for this episode, Gerrards Insurance. Check Gerrards out here: https://gerrards.co.nz/ ___________________ The 10 Million 10 Year Podcast has taken a dramatic increase in production value thanks to the team at Distinct. Looking for content partners to take your brand to the next level? Get in touch with them here: https://www.distinctagency.co.nz
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