The quality of every building product that you select for your construction projects is vital to ensuring the safety of your staff, contractors and of course the final building owner/resident. Dahlsens understands the important role product quality plays in building both your business’ success and reputation. That’s why you can count on us to source
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From his first role as a bricklaying apprentice at age 15, to the founder of HeartyHomes, Kevin Vanderkley has forged a solid reputation for producing exceptional, quality homes. “I began my career as a bricklaying apprentice and slowly grew from there,” recalls Kevin. “Initially, I founded my own bricklaying business but, after building my own
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When everything goes to plan, taking on an apprentice can help your building business grow and thrive. Yet training up a young, and most likely inexperienced employee can also present challenges. According to General Manager at Apprenticeships Support Australia, James Moran, the following simple strategies can help ensure that taking on an apprentice turns out
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Family owned and operated, Swanbuild’s commitment to innovation, integrity and exceptional customer service is at the heart of its growth and success. A company philosophy that embraces a positive and caring working environment for both team members and clients has helped retain quality staff while building a strong reputation in the building industry through word-of-mouth.
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The past 25 years have seen Peter Bowen Homes go from strength to strength. A home builder in the Albury-Wodonga and surrounding Riverina areas, Peter built his first display home at the age of 29 and delivered six houses that year. Today, Peter, his wife Jayne and his team are delivering 80 houses a year. Market
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Leigh Allchin has been modernising the home building landscape in the Warragul area since the launch of Allchin Builders in 2009. His focus on creative thinking delivers the inimitable ‘wow’ factor when it comes to modern home design. A unique approach to home design Allchin Builders operates primarily in Warragul, but also services a larger area
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It’s no secret that the construction industry can be a stressful workplace, and this is especially true when you’re running your own business. Long hours, tight deadlines, physical strain and risk of injury can all contribute to potential wear and tear on your mental health. Recent studies suggest that a slide in mental health can lead
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T K Old Homes is a familiar name in the Yarra Valley region, celebrating its 45thyear in operation in 2017 and servicing clients throughout Lilydale, Croydon, Mooroolbark, Montrose, Mitchum and the greater Yarra Valley area in Melbourne’s outer east. Ken Old spoke to us about the rich history and fantastic team that is T K Old
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The right team is at the very core of any successful business. The people you choose to represent your brand on-site immediately become the face of your company, their tradesmanship and customer service a reflection of your business values and standards. High quality staff can quickly boost your bottom line by lifting productivity and enhancing
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As a busy business owner, it’s always challenging to find the time to work ‘on the business’ as well as always ‘in the business’. Yet planning for the future of your business – or ‘succession planning’ – is not only a plan for retirement, it’s a plan for managing the unexpected. While being self-employed can
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Behind every successful business is a well-written business plan. But what should this document include? While there is no strict formula, most effective business plans share a few things in common. What should be in your business plan? According to Director at TR Consulting, Tim Roberts, an effective business plan for any business – including
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There is no single formula for achieving business success in any industry and building/construction is no exception. As a small or medium-sized business owner it can be a struggle to keep up with the daily grind and find time to work on your long term business objectives. A comprehensive business plan is a useful tool
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