The Take Off - The Quantity Surveying Podcast
Episodes
Ep 73: Four Reasons Why Construction Companies Could Fail in 2023
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t forget that you can only sell a thing that you have proficiency in 😎 Mick is back with another episode of The Take Off where he talks abou...
Ep 72: Why the industry HATES Construction Recruiters !
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Division of labour in obtaining labour 🚧 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why people HATE Constructio...
My 7 Predictions for the Construction Industry in Australia and New Zealand in 2023
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s start 2023 with a bang🔥 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why it might get harder to find good...
5 things I've learnt in our first year in business (End of 2022 wrap!)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mick discusses his 5 key learnings in his first year in business. From family to keeping costs low; this episode is jam packed w...
Ep 69: Recession Proof Your Career & Business - Construction Australia & New Zealand
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Mick discusses the ways in which you can recession proof your career over the next 12 - 24 months. With the world facing some economi...
Ep 68: The Take Off - 5 Reasons Why Construction Companies NEED to HIRE more Overseas Professionals!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not about talent or how good you’re. It’s about how much you’re NEEDED 🚧 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ whe...
Ep 67: The Take Off - 5 Reasons Why YOU Should STOP Chasing Money!
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing money is worse than dogs chasing cars💲 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why one should stop c...
Ep 66: The Take Off - 5 Reasons why Quantity Surveying industry might DIE
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change 📈 Mick is back with another ep...
Ep 65: The Take Off - Benefits of taking a BREAK!
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking time off from work is a chance to get away from the routine to recharge your soul 🔋 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️...
Ep 64: The Take Off - Why Construction Companies can't RETAIN Talent in 2022?
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brains just like the hearts love recognition 🧠 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about why construction compa...
Ep 63: The Take Off - How Social Media can CHANGE EVERYTHING for a Construction Business
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is not media. The key is to listen, engage, and build relationships!📡 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where h...
Ep 62: The Take Off - How the Construction Industry can HIRE & RETAIN more Contract Administrators effectively!
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What you plant now, you will harvest later! 🌱 Mick is back with another episode of The Take-Off ✈️ where he talks about how the construction in...
Ep 61: The Take Off - It's been a minute
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a marathon, not a sprint. Mick is back (after a year) with a new season starting this week - The Take-Off ✈️ The 2020 Covid-19 pandemi...
Ep 60: 5 Things Construction Companies can do to Boost Retention
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on MEA$URED. Today on our podcast, we will be talking about how construction companies are currently facing major challenges and what you ca...
Ep 59: Doug Vincent, Managing Director @ Mastt, Project Manager turned Construction Entrepreneur on Killing Spreadsheets and Building a $1 Billion Dollar Business!
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy, we’re joined by Doug Vincent. He is the Managing Director at Mastt - a construction technology startup that...
Ep 58: Mikael Heinonen, Qualified Quantity Surveyor and Co-founder of Collabaloop, On How Multiculturalism and Collaboration Enhance Productivity in the Construction Industry
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy features an interview with Mikael Heinonen, a qualified quantity surveyor and co-founder of Collabaloop,...
Ep 57: Michael Manikas, General Manager of DLG Shape & Former CEO of the AIQS discussing Indigenous Engagement in Construction & Surveying
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy features Michael Manikas, the general manager and majority owner at Australia-based business DLG Shape. The...
Ep 56: Alex Baly, Founder of Built Brisbane, on the Latest Construction Development Projects in Brisbane
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on MEA$URED, we welcome Alexander Baly, founder of Built Brisbane, a extremely popular blog sharing the latest construction and development ...
Ep 55: Tony Alexander, New Zealand Economist on the Effects of Lockdown to the Construction & Property Industry
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this BONUS episode of MEA$URED we are joined by Tony Alexander, one of New Zealand's Leading & Most Respected Economists. Tony joins us t...
Ep 54: Luisa Panuccio; Engineer, Project Manager & Founder of STEM at Home on the #MeToo movement in Construction & Empowering Future Female Leaders
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of MEA$URED, Mick is accompanied by Luisa Panuccio, a qualified Civil and Architectural Engineer who currently works as a Proje...
Ep 53: Season 3! What’s bloody going on in the Australian Construction Industry?
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mick returns with Season 3 of MEA$URED. In this episode, Mick discusses what’s been going on in the construction industry over the last 3 months inc...
Ep 52: End of Season 2, Australian Market Update & Plans for the Future of the Podcast
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mick rounds off season 2 by providing an Australian construction market update. Mick talks everything from employment, opportunities,...
Ep 51: Alex Johnson & Tom Moore of Sydney Construction Management Company; Building Guild.
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the most recent episode of MEA$URED, Mick is joined by Alex Johnson and Tom Moore of Building Guild. Building Guild, a Sydney Based Construction co...
Ep 50: Noor Shaik; Project Manager, Design Manager, Burj Khalifa Hall of Famer #MEETDONTDELETE
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 50 of MEA$URED we are joined by Noor Shaik. #MEETDONTDELETE Noor has over 15 years experience working in the construction industry establis...
Ep 49: CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT; Hani Mahmoud; Qualified Civil Engineer by Engineers Australia , Australian PR, 15 years Experience who has Applied to Over 100 jobs and has not been given a Chance!!!
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of MEA$URED Mick shines light on some of the talented migrants we have living in Australia who aren't given a chance by Australian com...
Ep 48: Joe Fusca; Co-Founder and Managing Director at Graphite Projects
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mick sits down with Joe Fusca, Managing Director at Graphite Projects. Joe tells the story of how he and his co-founders took Graphite from their firs...
Ep 47: Solo Episode; Tackling the Talent Shortage, Getting a Job With No Experience & Tips for Immigrating to Australia
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 47 of MEA$URED Mick answers your questions regarding the talent crisis that Australia is currently facing, how you can get experience when ...
Episode 46: Jack Hutchinson, Future Chairman of Australia's Largest Privately Owned Construction Business; Hutchinson Builders
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mick talks to fifth generation Hutchinson, "Jack V" of historic Australian construction firm Hutchinson builders. Jack is Associate Director of the bu...
Episode 45: International Women's Day Special: Women in Construction in Australia.
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of International Women's Day 2021, we revisit Mea$ured conversations with women in construction in Australia. The guests are leaders at...
Episode 44: Fiona Doherty on Career Clinic
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Doherty talks to Mick about the importance of "having a plan" for your career. If you are looking to break in to the world of construction...
Episode 43: Fiona Doherty, Director at Rider Levett Bucknall and NAWIC ACT on her Pursuit for Gender Equity within the Construction Industry!
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Doherty brings 30 years international Quantity Surveying experience to the show. Fiona is a Director at Rider Levett Bucknall, a global leader i...
Episode 42: Career Clinic with Sean McGarry; the importance of "expectations" early in your career
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of career clinic, Sean shares his perspective on the expectations of young people entering the workforce for the first time. Sea...
Episode 41: Sean Mc Garry On Establishing and Growing a Quantity Surveying firm within the Mining & Resources Industries
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Measured with Mick Donaghy, Mick is joined by Sean McGarry. Sean is the Managing Director of McGarry & Associates, a specialist...
Ep 40: Matthew Mackey on Career Clinic; Why GRADUATES should BUILD Networks to facilitate Success!
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick leaves it to the Construction Professionals to offer advice on how they can make it in the world of constru...
Ep 39: Matthew Mackey, National Director for Cost & Commercial at Arcadis discussing Quantity Surveying in Australia, Shifting Mindset, Networking & Building a High Performing Culture
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew is the National Director for Cost & Commercial at Arcadis, a global design, engineering and management company. With over 25 years Quantit...
Ep 38: Career Clinic: David Madden on how working Part Time and Studying Part Time is the Key to Success for Young Professionals
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick leaves it to the Construction Professionals to offer advice on how they can make it in the world of constru...
Ep 37: David Madden, Founder of MBM, on growing Quantity Surveying Practice from 4 staff to over 100 employees throughout Australia
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of my favourite episodes to date; David Madden, Co Founder and Director of MBM, one of the largest privately owned Quantity Surveying fir...
Ep 36; Lee Lambert, Career Advice and How to LAND A JOB as a Graduate (A freshened up Career Clinic!)
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick leaves it to the Construction Professionals to offer advice on how they can make it in the world of constru...
Ep 35: Lee Lambert; Bid Manager, Estimating Manager and Business Development Manager on transitioning from working on Site to Leading Multi Million Dollar Infrastructure & Construction Tenders
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this first episode of season 2 of MEA$URED with Mick Donaghy, we are joined by Lee Lambert. Lee is current the Bid & Business Development Manag...
Ep 34: End of Season 1, The 5 Things I've Learnt This Year & What's Next for the Show
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of season 1 of Made to Measure. The 5 thing's Mick has learnt this year and what's next for the podcast including a rebrand of the s...
Ep 33: Career Clinic: The END of the Career Clinic & Final Message
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses the Career Clinic coming to an end and what you can expect next from the Podcast. Also a final me...
Ep 32: Louise Vlatko FRICS FAIQS; Director, Co-Founder, Quantity Surveyor and Internationally Recognised Management Consultant
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure – we are joined by Louise Vlatko. Louise is a highly regarded transformational leader, director and co founder wi...
Ep 31: Career Clinic; The Advantages of being an Immigrant
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses how you can use your international experience and "immigrant" status to your advantage in your jo...
Ep 30; Michael MacCulloch, Senior Director of JLL on utilizing your Communication Skills to Become a Great Leader!
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this Episode of Made to Measure we are joined by Michael MacCulloch. Michael is a Chartered Client Side Project Manager and currently the Senior Di...
Ep 29: Career Clinic: The Power of Networking
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses the power of networking effectively and how it has the potential to impact your life both persona...
Ep 28: Friska Wirya; Building Resilience, Disrupting the Norm & Changing Work Place Culture
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure we are joined by Friska Wirya Friska is the founder of Fresh by Friska, a leading digital change management consult...
Ep 27: Career Clinic; Keep doing the calls!
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses the importance of showing up everyday and doing the work and how you will achieve your dream resu...
Ep 26: Elinor Moshe; Author, Speaker, Thought Leader & Founder of The Construction Coach
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of made to measure, we are joined by Elinor Moshe. Elinor is one of the stand out symbols within the Australian Construction Industry....
Ep 25: Career Clinic, How Video & Referencing Can Change the Game
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses the impact of Video Presentations & Prerecorded References are having on turning job applicat...
Ep 24: Debbie Marsh, Senior Quantity Surveyor & Director of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure, I am joined by Debbie Marsh. Debbie is a Qualified Quantity Surveyor and Estimator and has around 25 years experie...
Ep 23: Career Clinic: The Art & Science of Commenting on Social Media!
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses the impact of writing clever comments on a consistent basis on social media can totally change yo...
Ep 22: Tara Barnes; Commercial Manager & Advocate for Women and Indigenous in Construction
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of made to measure we are joined by Tara Barnes. Tara is Commercial Manager on one of the largest construction projects in Australia. ...
Ep 21: Career Clinic: The Linkedin Hack that will GUARANTEE you a job!!
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses a Linkedin Hack that will land you your next job guaranteed!! The career clinic is a mini episode...
Ep: 20: Aleks Gorgieva, Award Winning Senior Project Manager discussing Disruption & Tech in Construction
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure, we are joined by Aleks Gorgieva. Aleks is currently a Senior Project Manager with Savills, one of the worlds leadi...
Ep: 19: Career Clinic LIVE with Sascha Frost; Design Manager, Mentor & Member of Property Council Committee
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, we are joined by Sascha Frost, Sascha has completed a degree in Architecture combined with 20 years of Des...
Ep: 18: Irena Kuzman: Associate, Chartered Quantity Surveyor & Chief Technology Officer
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure I am joined by the incredible Irena Kuzman. Irena is an Award Winning, Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Studied a...
Ep 17: The Career Clinic: I need your help! A REQUEST.
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick asks for your help to create better material for future episodes! The career clinic is a mini episode...
Ep 16: Sheree Taylor; Co Vice President of NAWIC (QLD) and State Specification Manager of BlueScope Steel
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sheree is the Queensland Specification Manager of Bluescope Steel, one of only two steel manufacturers in all of Australia. With nearly a decade and a...
Ep 14: Adwoa Abban, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Business Owner & PHD Candidate
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure, we are joined by Adwoa Abban. Adwoa is a Principle Quantity Surveyor, Claims Consultant and Business Owner living ...
Ep 15: The Career Clinic; Nobody Cares, It's Up To YOU!! (UNPOPULAR OPINION)
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses why you should stop asking for help and instead start making things happen! The career clinic is ...
Ep 13: The Career Clinic: Getting a job with NO experience!
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick discusses the way's you can get a job with NO experience! The career clinic is a mini episode of Made to Me...
Ep 12: Kate Hannaford, New Business Manager, Coach, Strategist & Change Agent
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure we are joined by Kate Hannaford. Kate is a powerhouse in the world of Business Development, Marketing & Strateg...
Ep 11: The Career Clinic: How to Transition your Career into a New Industry!
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick talks about how to transition your career from what industry to another. The career clinic is a mini ...
Ep 10: David Palmer, 5D Quantity Surveyor, Estimator and University Lecturer
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of Made to Measure, we are joined by David Palmer. David is an experienced Estimator and Quantity Surveyor, originally from Scot...
Ep 9: The Career Clinic, the End of the COVER LETTER
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, Mick talks about what you should do instead of sending a cover letter. The career clinic is a mini episode of Ma...
Ep 8: Stephen Walter, Estimating Manager and Chartered Professional Engineer
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure - A Construction Podcast, we are joined by Stephen Walter. Stephen is currently the National Estimating Lead for Be...
Ep 7: The Career Clinic, Is there such thing as a Good CV?
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Clinic Mick discuss the biggest question in recruitment/hr; Is there such thing as a good cv? And what makes a good CV? ...
Ep 6: Damon Kelly, Australian Olympian & Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of made to measure we are joined by Australian Olympian and Commonwealth Gold Medallist: Damon Kelly. Damon is one of the most h...
Ep 5: The Career Clinic - Winning the Interview
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Career Clinic, we discuss the 6 things you should keep in mind when your at interview stage with an employer. As we're in...
Ep: 4 - Paul Rigo, Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director of Stratagility
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of made to measure we are joined by Paul Rigo. Paul is the executive director of Stratagility, a commercial and strategy deliver...
Ep 3 - The Career Clinic, How to Get Noticed As a Graduate
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this first episode of our mini series; The Career Clinic, Mick Discusses 5 things Graduates can do to stand out from a crowded market. Mick present...
Ep 2 - Interview with Andy Thomson Managing Director of Construction Cost Consultants NZ
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Made to Measure, we are joined by Andy Thomson. Andy has over 25 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor throughout Scotland, Un...
Ep 1 - Intro to Made to Measure (A Construction Podcast) with Mick Donaghy
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this first episode of Made to Measure, Mick gives the audience a run down on why the podcast was created, what he hopes to achieve with the show an...