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Better Builder Podcast

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Construction Industry
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Construction
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New Zealand
Building
Architecture
Sustainability
Apprenticeship
Construction Management
Mentorship
Auckland
Business Growth
Marketing Strategies
Team Management
Team Culture
Landscaping
Queenstown
Renovations
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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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Architect Paul joins the Better Builder podcast for our second outdoor episode of the season, sitting down on location to discuss the brutal realities of building on an island. From navigating the nightmare logistics of ferry-bound ... more

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Charlie is a 19-year-old, third-year building apprentice from Auckland who joins Brad for an honest chat about life on the tools. From a school work-experience day on a commercial site to choosing residential building over sparky or... more

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For our second outdoor episode of the Better Builder podcast, we are on location in Mangawhai with architect Tim Dorrington, founder of Dorrington Atcheson Architects. Tim sits down to share the realities of running a modern practic... more

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This week, we welcome back a returning favourite to the Better Builder podcast as we sit down on location in Mangawhai with Nick Smith, founder of Smith Construction. Nick has built an incredible reputation across Greater Northland ... more

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In this episode, Andrew joins us fresh off a lecture tour in the US to discuss his incredible career and what it takes to design world-class structures. From winning a major national housing award three times early in his career to ... more

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This month on BBA, we chat with Luka Noad, a third-year building apprentice with Builders Academy NZ. After leaving school in Year 12 and cold-emailing over 50 companies to land his first role, Luka knows better than most how hard i... more

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This month on BBA, we chat with Adrian Ferguson, a 23-year-old building apprentice who transitioned from plumbing to high-end residential construction. Based on the North Shore and nearing qualification through Builders Academy, Adr... more

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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
Rory Burnett
Building business owner, former apprentice
Self-employed builder
Episode: Starting A Building Business At 22 | Rory Burnett BBA #14
Sam Paauwe
Apprentice Builder and former student at Massey High School's Building Academy
Episode: How This Builder Fast Tracked His Apprenticeship | Sam Paauwe BBA #13
Danny Boy
Podcast co-host
Episode: Christmas Awards Special 2025 | Better Builder Podcast #87
Jeremy Chapman
Architect known for his unique design approach and strong collaborative relationships with builders.
Episode: What Architects Want In A Builder | Jeremy Chapman #85

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Brad Visser
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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.
What Makes A Good Apprentice | Charlie BBA #17
Q: Do you ever get FOMO with online money-making trends, and how do you stay focused?
There's awareness of online opportunities, but most feel the pull of real hands-on work and the long-term value of a trade, which remains more tangible and rewarding for them.
What Makes A Good Apprentice | Charlie BBA #17
Q: Can you walk us through the first-year experience and how it differs from year two?
Year one covers basics in books and on-site tasks with supervision, while year two starts to build independence with more advanced tasks and a better integration of theory and practice.
What Makes A Good Apprentice | Charlie BBA #17
Q: Like how has the apprenticeship process worked for you up until now and how do you get qualified? How long does it take?
You find an employer who trains you, join with a training provider, complete a mix of on-site work and classroom study, with book work and advisor visits guiding progress; the standard duration is about four years.
Why the Trades Are Hard to Break Into | Luka Thomson BBA #16
Q: What are the biggest challenges in the first year of an apprenticeship?
Adapting to full-time physically demanding work, understanding how tasks fit into the bigger project, and shifting from classroom learning to on-site problem solving, all while staying motivated and engaged.

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This show centers on practical building, architecture, and the business of construction, with a strong focus on how to grow a boutique builder into a scalable operation. Across episodes, listeners hear first-hand accounts of running construction businesses, collaborating with architects, managing teams, and navigating market cycles, often illustrated with coastal and premium residential projects. Guests range from practicing builders and apprentices to architects and legal experts, offering actionable insights on project management, contracts, client relationships, and industry trends. A notable through-line is the emphasis on mentorship, hands-on experience, and maintaining quality and culture while scaling. The format combines storytellin... more

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