Show notes
In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Wayne & Jackson from Pro Start Constructions.
- In this episode we talk about:
- Wayne was born and raised in Melbourne and started his career as an apprentice carpenter.
- He has a strong civil background and a deep appreciation for the sequence in civil planning.
- Although Jackson grew up alongside his dad Wayne on site, he originally had plans to pursue a career path in personal fitness.
- Jackson saw that Pro Start Constructions was starting to thrive and saw an opportunity for growth and joined the team full-time learning from his dad Wayne.
- The early days of Pro Start Constructions.
- The educational and school projects Pro Start Constructions are involved with around Melbourne.
- Wayne says, ‘when we build for you, a part of us is left behind. We have a connection to it.’
- The additional compliance requirements when working in schools.
- The costs involved in tendering a project.
- Wanye has a hard-working mentality and shares that business is his passion and the support of his family makes life enjoyable.
- Jackson is currently involved in running the sites and ensuring a strong working culture within the team.
- Introducing ‘the modern stuff’ to the business and the technological changes in the industry since the pandemic.
- The respect earnt when you have been in business a long time.
- Wayne says, ‘the 80’s were the good ol’ days of working in construction’ as the comradery was unrivalled.
- The importance of understanding people and how to support them where they are in life.
- Wayne’s advice to the younger generation of builders.
- The future for Pro Start Constructions.
Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Wayne & Jackson from Pro Start Constructions
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