Lifting The Line

Welcome to Lifting the Line, where we talk about construction, business, finance, contracting, and health for the future of the building industry.

Lifting The Line is a business podcast hosted by Andy Shaw, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andy Shaw hosts Lifting The Line, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20: Connecting Bricklayers with Better Builders with Toby Loft, CEO and co-founder of BuiltGrid.

  Jan 28, 202639 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Lifting the Line, Andy Shaw sits down with Toby Loft, CEO and co-founder of BuiltGrid, to talk about how technology is reshaping the way builders and bricklaying businesses find each other, price work, and manage projects.</p><p><br /></p><p>Toby founded BuiltGrid in 2020 with a clear vision. To create the first connected procurement network that links builders and their suppliers in one integrated system, replacing endless emails, phone calls and paperwork with real-time pricing, quoting, ordering and scheduling. </p><p><br /></p><p>The aim is simple. Reduce admin, improve productivity, cut cost...

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19: Bridging the Gap Between Office and Tools with Ross George of Austeng

  Jan 21, 202659 minS0

  <p>In Episode 19 of Lifting the Line, Andy and Elly sit down with Ross George, Managing Director and Mechanical Engineer at Austeng, to explore innovation in engineering and why collaboration between engineers and trades is critical to better project outcomes. Ross shares how practical design, leadership and real-world thinking have shaped Austeng into a leader in engineering solutions.</p>

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  Episode 18: Why the industry can’t afford to stand still: inside the National Bricklayers Summit

  Jan 14, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>In this episode of Lifting the Line, Andy Shaw, founder of Brickies Network and the Bricklayers Association Australia, explains why the National Bricklayers Summit is being held in every capital city this February and why the future of the bricklaying trade depends on it.</p><p><br></p><p>With the average age of bricklayers now close to 50 and workforce numbers having fallen by almost a third over the past 30 years, the industry is facing a serious skills and business sustainability crisis. At the same time, brickwork is shifting back toward high-end architectural and face brick construction, requiring higher...

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  Episode #17

  Episode 17: Building Tasmania’s Most Respected Bricklaying Business with Andrew Crossin

  Jan 7, 202650 minS0

  <p>In Episode 17 of Lifting the Line, Andy sits down with Andrew Crossin, owner of Crossin Bricklaying, to unpack his journey from apprentice to business owner and industry leader. Over 12+ years, Andrew has built Tasmania’s largest and most respected bricklaying business, setting the standard for quality, leadership and professionalism.</p>

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  Episode #16

  Episode 16: The Extreme Changes in Construction Hardware with Keith Fagg OAM of Mitre 10

  Dec 23, 202557 minS0

  <p>In Episode 16 of Lifting the Line, Andy and Elly sit down with Keith Fagg OAM, long-time hardware retailer, community leader and former Mayor of Geelong.As part of the family behind Fagg’s Mitre 10, one of Australia’s longest-running hardware businesses, Keith shares how the construction hardware sector has dramatically evolved and what it takes to lead a multi-site regional business through constant change.</p>

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