Show notes
In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Sam Barlow from Barlow Building.
In this episode we talk about:
- Sam has been living on the Gold Coast of Queensland since he was two and loves everything it has to offer.
- The construction climate of the Gold Coast and how much the demand has risen in recent years.
- Sam left school at grade 10 to start his Landscape Construction apprenticeship.
- The transition from Landscape construction to residential construction and the reasons for the transition.
- Sam says, with age and learning comes awareness and his approach to work during his first few apprentice years.
- Honesty and hard-work are the core values of business for Sam and his team.
- The beginnings of Barlow Building, with a small push from his beautiful now-wife.
- Throwing yourself in the deep-end and learning how to swim.
- Why Sam took on weekend work to improve his carpentry skills.
- Keeping up your responsibilities to your staff and knowing when it is the right time to increase your team.
- For Sam, team members need to have a good energy on site and, respect for those apprentices and appreciations for those who are still learning.
- Asking his team each month; ‘What have we done in the last month that you have enjoyed, something you want to start and, what improvements can be made?’
- The relationship builders have with trades and how this has shifted since the Covid pandemic.
- The ‘Burleigh Apartment Project’ including some of the challenges, and lessons learnt along the way.
- Designing a hidden bookcase made of steel and client trust and acceptance.
- Sam’s pricing structure and his tips for cost-plus contracts.
- Outside of work, Sam enjoys taking advantage of the Gold Coast’s weather and amazing lifestyle it has to offer.
- The future for Barlow Building and his amazing team.
Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Sam Barlow from Barlow Building.
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