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Welcome to the Master Builders Elevate podcast, hosted by Ryan Castle, where we discuss topics and talk with experts, advocates and business owners in the New Zealand construction industry.
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Ep 103 - Chief's Chat: Productivity, adaptability and the state of the sector (opens the original)
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Ryan sits down with Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma to unpack what came out of Constructive and what the latest State of the Sector numbers mean for builders. Ankit's read on the event is that adaptability drives innovation and collaboration drives resilience, and that you need both to grow sustainably. He shares real examples from businesses around the country, including a builder whose team now dictates site notes into an AI app that turns them into daily customer reports, and a CEO running h
Ep 102 – Construction waste, real costs and the Waste Hub with Penny Thomson and Dr Terri-Ann Berry (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Penny Thomson and Dr Terri-Ann Berry of the Environmental Innovation Centre explain why just under 70% of everything going to New Zealand landfills comes from construction. They introduce the WasteHub, a free online resource where builders can identify the plastics on their site, find a local recycler, check supplier takeback options, and set up for better separation. They are also honest about the money. Their study of an eight lot housing site found sust
Ep 101 – Craftsmanship, awards and the drive to improve with Nathan Hall, Navigation Homes (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Nathan Hall of Navigation Homes talks about the Mauku project that earned them a spot in the Master Builders House of the Year 2025 Top 100, taking home National Category Winner and Regional Gold. Nathan shares what made this rural build stand out, from the material choices and detailing to a last-minute patio fix that nearly didn't happen. Nathan also explains why entering the awards year after year is less about trophies and more about holding the team t
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