The Take Off - The Commercial and Pre Construction Podcast

• EP 164: Stop Guessing. Start Delivering — with Megan Smith, Adrian Budiono & Dan Butterick

  In this roundtable, we go deep into project deliverability — how to actually get things built on time, within budget, and without the usual chaos.I’m joined by three absolute guns in the quantity surveying game:👉 Megan Smith (DCWC)👉 Adrian Budiono (Genus Advisory)👉 Daniel Butterick (RPS)We talk about how QSs can make or break a build, why you should never tender without a clean cost plan, how to spot risk early, and the brutal truth about Australia’s design-delivery misalignment.If you're building anything over $1M, this episode is worth every second.Brought to you by GEDON — for companies who take construction delivery seriously.Want to level up your cost strategy? Visit the link.🎙️ Reach the guests:Megan Smith – LinkedInAdrian Burdiono – LinkedInDan Butterick – LinkedInFollow the show, drop a review, and tag us on socials if something hits.We know it will!#QuantitySurveying #Construction #ProjectDelivery #CostManagement #TakeOffPodcast

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• EP 163 | 50 Years of Lessons with Colin Addley from Addmore Services

  From the Burj Al Arab to billion-dollar resorts in Las Vegas, Colin Addley has spent over five decades shaping skylines across the globe. In this episode, the Founder & President of Admore Services joins us to unpack the real cost of delivery, the offshore model vs. traditional recruitment, and how to build high-performing QS teams—without compromising quality.🌎 With experience across the UK, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., Colin brings hard-earned lessons in -quantity surveying- project management- scaling teams internationally.🚀 We talk:Quantity surveying from the 1980s to nowHow to manage projects across five continentsWhat outsourcing gets right (and wrong)Why experience still matters in the age of AI🔗 Connect with Colin AddleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinaddley/Website: https://addmoreservices.com/—🎧 Brought to you by GEDONCheck them out: www.gedonexecutive.com

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• EP 162 - The skills gap is worse than ever with Rachel Bermoy from Büteros

  🚀 The engineering skills gap is real—and it’s only getting worse.Graduates coming out of uni? Zero real-world experience. Companies losing top talent? Because there’s no proper training. AI taking over? Not a chance—human mentorship is still king.In this episode of The Take Off Podcast, I chat with Rachel Bermoy, founder of Buteras, about how we fix this mess.We get into: 🏗️ Why the industry is failing young engineers 🎓 How real mentorship & training can change everything 🤝 Why connecting retired pros with new talent is a game-changer 💡 AI vs. human judgment—who wins in engineering? 🚀 Rachel’s move from engineer to entrepreneur & what she’s buildingIf you’re in engineering, construction, or just trying to figure out your next move, this one’s for you.🔗 Listen now!🎙️ Sponsored by GEDON Executive Recruitment GEDON helps top firms find the best talent in construction & engineering worldwide. 📩 Need the right people? Contact [email protected]#TheTakeOffPodcast #Engineering #SkillsGap #Mentorship #WorkforceTraining #Construction #AIinIndustry #CareerGrowth

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• EP 161 - Improving the view of Estimating & Cost Management in Australia with Reiss Draper, Mathys Olivier, Tony Avsec & Matt Miles

  Most people still don’t understand the true value of a QS.In this roundtable episode of The Take Off Podcast, Mick Donaghy is joined by some of the best in the business:🎙 Mathys Olivier – Director, Slattery🎙 Tony Avsec OAM – National Cost Planning Manager (Defence), Built🎙 Matthew Miles – Director, Melrose🎙 Reiss Draper MRICS – Associate Director, MBMpl Pty LtdGet ready for a incredible conversation on:📉 The QS skills gap—why the industry is struggling to train the next generation🏗️ The future of estimating—how AI & tech are reshaping the profession💰 The problem with cost management—why clients still don’t ‘get it’📚 Education & mentorship—fixing the talent pipeline before it’s too lateAs experienced QS professionals retire in droves, who’s stepping up to fill the gap?This episode is a wake-up call for the industry—whether you're a QS, estimator, or just want to understand why cost management is so critical.🎙️ Sponsored by GEDON Executive RecruitmentGEDON connects top talent with leading construction & cost management firms worldwide.📩 Need expert QS professionals? Visit www.gedonexecutive.com#QuantitySurveying #Estimating #CostManagement #QS #Construction #SkillsGap #AIinConstruction #CareerGrowth #TheTakeOffPodcast

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• EP 160 - Is construction STILL operating like it’s the 1970s? With Ralph Montague, from ARCDOX

  For an industry worth $12 trillion, construction is shockingly inefficient.Projects run late.Budgets get blown.30% of materials end up in skips.Meanwhile, manufacturing?✅ Faster.✅ Cheaper.✅ More efficient.So why is construction STILL operating like it’s the 1970s?In this episode, Mick sits down with Ralph Montague, co-founder of ArcDox and BIM Heroes, to talk about how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is forcing the industry to evolve—whether it likes it or not.They cover:🏗️ Why contractors resist efficiency (and how it’s costing them money)📉 The global skills shortage—why construction is desperate for digital talent🤝 Why collaboration—not competition—will drive the industry forward💰 How companies actually using BIM are making more moneyThe industry is changing.The question is: Are you adapting? Or getting left behind?🎧 Listen now: [Insert Link]#TheTakeOffPodcast #BIM #ConstructionTech #DigitalTransformation #Efficiency #PreControl

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