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.
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What Gen Z Want From Their Homes - The Future of Housing (opens the original)
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Social researcher and futurist Ashley Fell explores how affordability, lifestyle shifts and changing generational values are reshaping the future of Australian housing. Drawing on her research into consumer behaviour and emerging trends, she explains how younger Australians are redefining homeownership and what they expect from the homes and communities of the future. The conversation examines the impact of remote work, wellbeing, flexibility and affordability on housing design, while challengin
How the Next Generation of Builders Are Doing Things Differently (opens the original)
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For years, the formula for success in building was simple: be a great tradesperson, do quality work, and the jobs would keep coming. But today's most successful builders are discovering that craftsmanship alone isn't enough. Chris Guilbert, Director of Tenfold Homes and winner of the 2026 HIA Australian Emerging Builder award, joins the podcast to discuss how the next generation of builders are combining construction expertise with systems, technology and operational excellence to gain a competi
In Focus: Why is delivering more homes still so difficult? (opens the original)
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Australia needs more homes. There is broad agreement that increasing housing supply is critical to improving affordability and meeting the needs of a growing population. Yet delivering more homes remains a major challenge, with regulation, planning, infrastructure, rising costs and complex approval processes continuing to create barriers across the housing pipeline. In this episode of Made to Build In Focus, HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin joins Rob Douglas, CEO of MJH Group, and Graham Wal
The Psychology Behind Great Residential Design (opens the original)
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Why do some homes still feel right 20 years later while others feel outdated within five? Award-winning designers from Studio Minosa, Darren Genner and Simona Castagna, explore the psychology behind great residential design and why the most successful homes aren't driven by trends but by a deep understanding of how people live. They discuss how thoughtful planning, functionality, materials and craftsmanship combine to create homes that remain relevant and enjoyable for decades. The conversation
In Focus: Are We Creating the Conditions for Building Businesses to Grow? (opens the original)
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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. Introducing a new series, Made to Build In Focus, featuring discussions alongside HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin and industry leaders, Peter Burgess - CEO, SMSF Association & Laurie Cosentino - General Manager, Domaine Homes. They explore what changing policy settings mean for business confidence, investment an
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