Made To Build by HIA

Made to Build is the podcast that dives into the real stories behind residential building—the wins, lessons, and practical advice from the people shaping Australia’s housing future today. Each ep brings you raw, honest conversations with HIA members across the industry. Voices of experience who go beyond polished project photos to share the grit, growth, and hard-earned knowledge that truly make an impact. Wherever you are in the industry, we’re your go-to for insights that help you build better, smarter, and with purpose. Some people are just made to build. New eps every second Tuesday.

Made To Build by HIA is a business podcast hosted by Housing Industry Association (HIA), with 34 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.

Housing Industry Association (HIA) hosts Made To Build by HIA, a business show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  In Focus: Are We Creating the Conditions for Building Businesses to Grow?

  Aug 18, 202652 minS1

  Australia’s residential building industry is facing significant change, with tax, regulatory and business settings influencing how businesses invest, employ and plan for the future. New series of Made to Build In Focus , features discussions alongside HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin and industry experts - they explore what changing policy settings mean for business confidence, investment and housing supply. The panel discusses recent tax, SMSF lending and business structure changes, how uncertainty affects investment and hiring, and what happens when businesses hold back on growth. They also consider what governments and industry can do to create more stable conditions that give businesses the confidence to invest, grow and help deliver Australia’s future housing needs. Connect: Jocelyn Martin - Managing Director, Housing Industry Association Peter Burgess - CEO, SMSF Association Laurie Cosentino - General Manager, Domaine Homes

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  Episode #33

  Specialised Housing: A Home, Not an Institution

  Aug 11, 202632 minS5

  Most people never think about how a hallway, a doorway or a light fitting can influence someone's wellbeing. But for people with higher care needs, those design decisions can make the difference between simply living in a house and truly feeling at home. Ron Choi and Andrew Mantoufeh from Clover Homes discuss how they're delivering award-winning specialised housing that balances complex compliance requirements with thoughtful, human-centred design. Their Thornleigh Group Home for dementia patients won 2025 Specialised Home of the Year; and was carefully designed to feel warm, familiar and residential while meeting the accessibility, fire safety and operational requirements of Class 3 buildings. They also share what every residential builder can learn from specialised housing, from designing for ageing in place and multigenerational living to creating homes that better support independence, dignity and quality of life as Australia's population continues to age. Connect cloverhomes.com.au Instagram: @cloverhomes Facebook: Clover Homes

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  Rethinking the Australian Dream: Why Apartments is the Future of Housing

  Jul 28, 202642 min

  Australians have long dreamed of a house on a quarter-acre block, but housing challenges are shifting the traditional Australian Dream. Ben and Marie Doyle from Fiducia join the podcast to discuss why apartments and medium-density housing are becoming an increasingly important part of our country’s housing future. They unpack the realities of delivering successful apartment projects, from feasibility and financial viability to planning approvals, zoning challenges, and balancing buyer expectations with construction costs. What does that look like? Good density isn't simply about building more homes — it's about creating communities, improving liveability, and designing places where people genuinely want to live. We also talk about how the industry can rebuild trust in apartment construction, what developers and builders often underestimate when entering the apartment market, and why more builders may need to understand development opportunities as housing demand continues to grow. Connect fiducia.com.au LinkedIn: Ben Doyle LinkedIn: Marie Doyle

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  Building Remote: Tasmania’s Award-Winning Nebraska House

  Jul 14, 202634 min

  Luke De Vries and Lara Maeseele take us behind the build of Nebraska House, the 2025 HIA Tasmania Home of the Year. Set on a remote beachfront site on Bruny Island, Tasmania, the project required careful planning to balance architecture, construction, environmental conditions and complex logistics. They discuss how the project responded to the site's harsh coastal conditions, the challenges of building remotely with ferry access and limited resources. Luke and Lara also explore the role of materiality throughout the home, from the extensive use of Tasmanian Oak to the decisions that helped create a warm, durable retreat designed to stand the test of time. Along the way, they share lessons for builders tackling architecturally ambitious projects, why simplicity is often harder to execute than complexity, and what it really takes to create a home that feels completely connected to its environment. Connect cwdconstruction.com.au laramaeseele.com Instagram: @cwdconstruction Instagram: @laramaeseele_architect

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  Episode #30

  How to Build a Team That Wants to Wear Your Logo

  Jun 30, 202637 minS4

  Keeping good apprentices is one of the biggest challenges for any building business. Peter Wright, 2025 HIA NSW Apprentice Host of the Year, shares the practical strategies he uses to build a team that sticks around. From structured onboarding and clear expectations, to genuine relationships on and off site, he explains how creating the right culture improves retention, accountability and performance. He also shares the leadership lessons from his own apprenticeship and why something as simple as a weekly gym session helps keep apprentices engaged, accountable and on site. If you're looking to reduce turnover and build a stronger, more committed team, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into action. Facebook: Wright Building & Carpentry

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