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Better Builder Podcast

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Architecture
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Auckland
Construction Management
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This week on the Better Builder podcast, Sam Hayes is back for a second time, two and a half years after one of our earliest episodes. Sam runs one of Auckland's respected high-end building companies, and he doesn't hold back on whe... more

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This week on the Better Builder podcast we sit down with Jake Woods, founder of Calibre Homes. Jake came up as a boat builder, spent nearly two decades on superyachts, then came home and built Calibre into a respected Auckland renov... more

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This week we sit down with Jarrett Howe from Frontline Project Management, on-site at a bespoke Auckland home he built with architect Jason Bailey of Hoxha Bailey. Jarrett and his partner Ernie run a small operation that takes on bi... more

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This week we sit down with Jason Bailey of Hoxha Bailey Architects, who flew in from the Sunshine Coast for the chat. Over 30 years designing Auckland homes, Jason shares his story and the lessons behind it.

He takes us from a crea... more

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This week, we welcome Ben Kevey-Maiden, founder of New Wave Construction, to the Better Builder podcast as we sit down on location in St Luke's, Auckland, inside the striking little commercial building he built off the side of his f... more

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This week on the Better Builder podcast, we sit down with Ben Lloyd from Lloyd Hartley Architects, on location at a small St Luke's office he designed in the corner of a busy Auckland car wash. Ben shares what it really takes to run... more

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Lawrence is a second-year building apprentice from Tauranga who joins Brad for an honest chat about life on the tools. He breaks down how the apprenticeship actually works: the trainer visits, the night classes, the book work, and t... more

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This week on the Better Builder podcast, we sit down with Matt Garlick, founder of Supreme Builders NZ, to talk about what it actually takes to execute high-end architectural construction in some of the most remote, awkward location... more

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Jake Woods
Builder and business owner, Calibre
Calibre (NZ)
Episode: Do It Right, Not Fast | Jake Woods BBA #19
Jarrett Howe
Builder and founder of Frontline Project Management Limited
Frontline Project Management Limited
Episode: When Good Builders Still Go Broke | Jarrett Howe #96
Jason Bailey
Co-director of architecture practice; partner at Hoxha Bailey
Hoxha Bailey Architects
Episode: The Cost Of Pushing Too Hard | Jason Bailey #95
Ben Kevey-Maiden
Building contractor and architect focused on high-end residential projects
Independent builder/architectural firm
Episode: What Working Every Night Cost Me | Ben Kevey-Maiden #94
Tim Dorrington
Architect, co-founder of Dorrington Atcheson Architects (DAA)
Dorrington Atcheson Architects (DAA)
Episode: Can Architects and Builders Be Friends? | Tim Dorrington #90
Nick Smith
Builder/house designer and project lead
Smith Builders (implicit)
Episode: When a Building Business Outgrows the Builder | Nick Smith #89
Andrew Patterson
Architect and founder of Patterson's
Patterson's Architects
Episode: How New Zealand’s Top Architect Separates Himself from the Pack | Andrew Patterson #88
Luka Thomson
Apprentice featured on the episode, participant in Builders Academy
Better Builder Apprentice program
Episode: Why the Trades Are Hard to Break Into | Luka Thomson BBA #16
Adrian Ferguson
Apprentice in the building trades, discussing his career path and experiences with apprenticeships
Building trades, Apprenticeship program participant
Episode: Plumbing Versus Building Apprenticeship | Adrian Ferguson BBA #15

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Brad Visser
Host of Better Builder Podcast; CEO and founder of Gro Agency (builder-centric) with roles spanning hosting, content strategy, and industry outreach.

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The Cost Of Pushing Too Hard | Jason Bailey #95
Q: What were the early misconceptions about running your own practice?
A key realization was that timelines never run as expected; you often overcommit to keep work stable, while maintaining the discipline to evolve briefs and manage client expectations.
The Cost Of Pushing Too Hard | Jason Bailey #95
Q: How did you transition into starting your own practice with a partner?
I teamed up with a young grad who became a trusted collaborator; we built trust over time, clarified roles, and embraced a shared leadership model that balanced workloads and allowed growth without losing the core design focus.
The Cost Of Pushing Too Hard | Jason Bailey #95
Q: What was the landscape like back then when you finished uni?
The landscape was pretty awful; virtually nobody was getting work and the market felt flat, which pushed me toward Europe and later back to opportunities in Auckland.
What Working Every Night Cost Me | Ben Kevey-Maiden #94
Q: What was it like working with the architect, Ben Lloyd?
Ben describes Ben Lloyd and his team as cool, thorough, and detail-focused. They get many details nailed down before construction begins, which reduces later rework, and the collaboration is smooth due to clear documentation and a tight, capable office crew.
What Makes A Good Apprentice | Charlie BBA #17
Q: What would you say makes a good apprentice versus not a good one?
A genuine passion for building, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to doing quality work; otherwise, being on site just for a paycheck is a red flag.

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A practical, industry-focused show that centers on the building trades, architecture collaboration, and running construction businesses. Episodes frequently explore apprenticeship pathways, hands-on versus classroom learning, design-build collaboration between architects and builders, project management, and the realities of growing a small-to-mid-sized construction operation. The format leans into candid, experience-driven conversations with practitioners—apprentices, site leads, and architecture professionals—sharing actionable tips, lessons learned, and strategies for navigating budgets, timelines, and team development. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on mentorship, workflows that improve architect-builder cooperation, and a ... more

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2. Jarrett Howe
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7. Andrew Patterson
8. Luka Thomson

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