MBV Podcast Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:19:13 -0400 http://mbav.com.au en-au © 2026 MBV Podcast yes 39ad6546-8ded-5fb8-9e8d-234d77138d55 podcast@mbav.com.au Master Builders Victoria episodic false A podcast hosted by Master Builders Victoria to discuss building industry news, issues and answer the questions being asked by builders.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) construction, building, Victoria, Australia, builders, Master, industry, Master Builders Victoria podcast@mbav.com.au https://storage.buzzsprout.com/k0x0wojxjzorpiqfl6xqwzucl9bj?.jpg MBV Podcast http://mbav.com.au Building Master Builders – Episode 15: Webinar highlight: Succession Planning for Builders Building Master Builders – Episode 15: Webinar highlight: Succession Planning for Builders In this episode, you’ll hear from Monique Burns Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Manager at Master Builders Victoria, and Taurus Legal Management Director and Commercial Litigation Specialist Alex Martin. They will guide you through the key considerations and strategies for effective succession planning and talk about the long-term future of your business in building and construction. 
 
These highlights are from a FREE member-exclusive legal webinar. In this you will learn how to: 

 

]]> In this episode, you’ll hear from Monique Burns Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Manager at Master Builders Victoria, and Taurus Legal Management Director and Commercial Litigation Specialist Alex Martin. They will guide you through the key considerations and strategies for effective succession planning and talk about the long-term future of your business in building and construction. 
 
These highlights are from a FREE member-exclusive legal webinar. In this you will learn how to: 

 

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-18672085 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100 631 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 14 : Webinar highlight - Understanding WorkCover from an employer perspective Building Master Builders - Episode 14 : Webinar highlight - Understanding WorkCover from an employer perspective In this episode, you’ll hear from Adrian Ziccone Workplace Relations & Safety Manager at Master Builders Victoria, and Dominic Fleeton, Partner at K&L Gates. These highlights are taken from the member exclusive webinar Understanding WorkCover from an employer perspective. The full webinar is available on the MBAV website to members, and will explore: 


]]> In this episode, you’ll hear from Adrian Ziccone Workplace Relations & Safety Manager at Master Builders Victoria, and Dominic Fleeton, Partner at K&L Gates. These highlights are taken from the member exclusive webinar Understanding WorkCover from an employer perspective. The full webinar is available on the MBAV website to members, and will explore: 


]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-18627021 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100 936 full false Building Master Builders – Episode 13 : Conference highlight: Modern Methods of Construction Building Master Builders – Episode 13 : Conference highlight: Modern Methods of Construction In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr Caroline Speed, Director Policy & Industry Collaboration at Master Builders Victoria, host the panel session at the Building Plumbing Commission Industry Conference. 

Panel members from government and industry are talking to how building methods are evolving and regulatory barriers to adopting modern methods of construction.  

Panellists: 

  • Steven Baxas (State Building Surveyor, Building and Plumbing Commission) 
  • Megan Peacock (Executive Director, Building Policy and Reform, Department of Transport and Planning)  
  • Brenton Russo (Chief Executive Officer, Multipanel) 
  • Phil Miller (Business Development Manager, Drouin West Timber & Truss) 
  • Lester Raikes (Managing Director, Anchor Homes)

    The full audio is available on the MBAV website and an edited video on the BPC YouTube channel.

    2025 BPC Industry Conference - Modern Methods of Construction 
]]> In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr Caroline Speed, Director Policy & Industry Collaboration at Master Builders Victoria, host the panel session at the Building Plumbing Commission Industry Conference. 

Panel members from government and industry are talking to how building methods are evolving and regulatory barriers to adopting modern methods of construction.  

Panellists: 

  • Steven Baxas (State Building Surveyor, Building and Plumbing Commission) 
  • Megan Peacock (Executive Director, Building Policy and Reform, Department of Transport and Planning)  
  • Brenton Russo (Chief Executive Officer, Multipanel) 
  • Phil Miller (Business Development Manager, Drouin West Timber & Truss) 
  • Lester Raikes (Managing Director, Anchor Homes)

    The full audio is available on the MBAV website and an edited video on the BPC YouTube channel.

    2025 BPC Industry Conference - Modern Methods of Construction 
]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-18586769 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +1100 799 full false Building Master Builders – Episode 12: Webinar highlight: How to minimise defect claims & maximise payment Building Master Builders – Episode 12: Webinar highlight: How to minimise defect claims & maximise payment In this episode, you’ll hear from Monique Burns Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Manager at Master Builders Victoria, and Presented by Principal, Oldham Construction Lawyers – Daniel Oldham.

These highlights are from a FREE member-exclusive legal webinar. The webinar will suit domestic builders and focussed on all things defect management, including how to minimise claims and maximise payment. It covers the most common issues that are front of mind for builders and developers when it comes to defect management, payment mechanisms, managing the handover process and building defect liability.

The full webinar is available on the MBAV website to members.

Daniel Oldham — Oldham Construction Lawyers

Legal | MBV 

]]> In this episode, you’ll hear from Monique Burns Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Manager at Master Builders Victoria, and Presented by Principal, Oldham Construction Lawyers – Daniel Oldham.

These highlights are from a FREE member-exclusive legal webinar. The webinar will suit domestic builders and focussed on all things defect management, including how to minimise claims and maximise payment. It covers the most common issues that are front of mind for builders and developers when it comes to defect management, payment mechanisms, managing the handover process and building defect liability.

The full webinar is available on the MBAV website to members.

Daniel Oldham — Oldham Construction Lawyers

Legal | MBV 

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-18549612 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +1100 666 full false Building Master Builders – Episode 11: Webinar highlight - Apprenticeships Made Simple with Busy at Work Building Master Builders – Episode 11: Webinar highlight - Apprenticeships Made Simple with Busy at Work In this episode, you’ll hear from the Master Builders Victoria Outreach & Future Skills team, and Jayde Thomas, Victorian State Manager, Busy at Work, as they talk to employers and those involved with placing apprentices.  

Everyone can access the full version of this recording on our website, and covers: 

]]> In this episode, you’ll hear from the Master Builders Victoria Outreach & Future Skills team, and Jayde Thomas, Victorian State Manager, Busy at Work, as they talk to employers and those involved with placing apprentices.  

Everyone can access the full version of this recording on our website, and covers: 

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-18511261 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1100 818 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 10: Become the preferred and trusted Builder Building Master Builders - Episode 10: Become the preferred and trusted Builder Katie Rees, Your Project Partner and author of the Preferred Builder Guide, joins host Sam Smith to share practical strategies for builders who want to earn client trust and stand out in the residential market. From understanding homeowner fears to previewing her upcoming book Building Trust, this episode is a must-listen for builders who believe homes are about people—and know that trusted builders are building a better future.

 

Https://www.katierees.com/ 

Preferred builder guide can be found here:

https://www.mbav.com.au/service-advice/supply-chain-and-material-shortages-resources/ 

Https://www.mbav.com.au/ 

You can contact us at mbassist@mbav.com.au 

]]> Katie Rees, Your Project Partner and author of the Preferred Builder Guide, joins host Sam Smith to share practical strategies for builders who want to earn client trust and stand out in the residential market. From understanding homeowner fears to previewing her upcoming book Building Trust, this episode is a must-listen for builders who believe homes are about people—and know that trusted builders are building a better future.

 

Https://www.katierees.com/ 

Preferred builder guide can be found here:

https://www.mbav.com.au/service-advice/supply-chain-and-material-shortages-resources/ 

Https://www.mbav.com.au/ 

You can contact us at mbassist@mbav.com.au 

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-18276335 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +1100 1821 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 9: Apprentice of the Year 2025 Sebastian Blacket Building Master Builders - Episode 9: Apprentice of the Year 2025 Sebastian Blacket Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and 2025 State Apprentice of the Year Winner, Sebastian Blacket, as they discuss his journey in the industry and what winning these awards meant to him. Also hear insights from Bianca Florent, MBV Outreach & Future Skills Manager, who talks through what the Apprentice Awards are and how you can nominate your apprentice.

The Nature Scaper - Sebastian Blacket:

https://www.thenaturescaper.com.au

Apprentice of the Year Nominations:

https://mbvapprentice.awardsplatform.com

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and 2025 State Apprentice of the Year Winner, Sebastian Blacket, as they discuss his journey in the industry and what winning these awards meant to him. Also hear insights from Bianca Florent, MBV Outreach & Future Skills Manager, who talks through what the Apprentice Awards are and how you can nominate your apprentice.

The Nature Scaper - Sebastian Blacket:

https://www.thenaturescaper.com.au

Apprentice of the Year Nominations:

https://mbvapprentice.awardsplatform.com

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-17942797 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 2207 full false Building Master Builders – Episode 8: What you need to know about permits Building Master Builders – Episode 8: What you need to know about permits In this episode of Building Master Builders, host Sam Smith is joined by Steven Peluso - a multi-award-winning builder with over 30 years of experience - to unpack the complexities of building permits in Victoria. From mandatory inspections to closing out permits and staying compliant in 2025. A must-listen for builders looking to stay informed and build with confidence.

Steve Peluso - www.pelusogroup.com.au

MBAV - mbav.com.au 

You can contact us at mbassist@mbav.com.au

]]> In this episode of Building Master Builders, host Sam Smith is joined by Steven Peluso - a multi-award-winning builder with over 30 years of experience - to unpack the complexities of building permits in Victoria. From mandatory inspections to closing out permits and staying compliant in 2025. A must-listen for builders looking to stay informed and build with confidence.

Steve Peluso - www.pelusogroup.com.au

MBAV - mbav.com.au 

You can contact us at mbassist@mbav.com.au

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-17857298 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +1000 1921 8 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 7: Designing for a Sustainable Future with Dr Phil Alviano Building Master Builders - Episode 7: Designing for a Sustainable Future with Dr Phil Alviano In this episode, Sam Smith speaks with Dr Phil Alviano, Senior Advisor for the Future Built Environment at Master Builders Victoria, about the shift to 7 Star energy efficiency standards, the Green Living Accreditation, and the training and resources helping builders lead the way in building better homes.

 

Links

Efficient Home Design and Construction Training

https://www.mbav.com.au/course-categories/technical-sustainability/

 

Experience Passivhaus Living: Inside the Ascot House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yekCLKYxKyc



Building Better Homes for the Future webinars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghtGnpNGZAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu6ao0DTOtQ

]]> In this episode, Sam Smith speaks with Dr Phil Alviano, Senior Advisor for the Future Built Environment at Master Builders Victoria, about the shift to 7 Star energy efficiency standards, the Green Living Accreditation, and the training and resources helping builders lead the way in building better homes.

 

Links

Efficient Home Design and Construction Training

https://www.mbav.com.au/course-categories/technical-sustainability/

 

Experience Passivhaus Living: Inside the Ascot House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yekCLKYxKyc



Building Better Homes for the Future webinars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghtGnpNGZAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu6ao0DTOtQ

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-17726833 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +1000 1395 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 6: Enterprise agreements in construction Building Master Builders - Episode 6: Enterprise agreements in construction Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and Employment and Industrial Relations Manager, Adrian Ziccone, as they discuss enterprise agreements. 
What are they, do you need one and what are some of the industrial considerations for them in the construction industry.

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and Employment and Industrial Relations Manager, Adrian Ziccone, as they discuss enterprise agreements. 
What are they, do you need one and what are some of the industrial considerations for them in the construction industry.

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-16471910 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +1100 1962 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 5: Social Procurement Building Master Builders - Episode 5: Social Procurement Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, Nicole Donnison, Icon - Social Procurement & Inclusion Manager, and Mel Beswick, MBV Senior Manager, People & Culture as they discuss Social Procurement, what is it and how it can create new opportunities within the construction industry.

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, Nicole Donnison, Icon - Social Procurement & Inclusion Manager, and Mel Beswick, MBV Senior Manager, People & Culture as they discuss Social Procurement, what is it and how it can create new opportunities within the construction industry.

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-16168001 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +1100 2003 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 4 : How AI is Changing Construction? Building Master Builders - Episode 4 : How AI is Changing Construction? Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and co-founder and CEO of BuildPass, Matt Perrott as they discuss AI, what is it and how can it lead to efficiencies in construction businesses.

BuildPass Website: https://www.buildpass.ai/

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and co-founder and CEO of BuildPass, Matt Perrott as they discuss AI, what is it and how can it lead to efficiencies in construction businesses.

BuildPass Website: https://www.buildpass.ai/

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-16057161 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +1100 1249 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 3: Apprentice Awards Building Master Builders - Episode 3: Apprentice Awards Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and 2024 State Apprentice of the Year Winner, Perin Breakell, as they discuss her journey in the industry and what winning these awards meant to her. Also hear insights from Bianca Florent, MBV Outreach & Future Skills Manager, who talks through what the Apprentice Awards are and how you can nominate your apprentice.

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and 2024 State Apprentice of the Year Winner, Perin Breakell, as they discuss her journey in the industry and what winning these awards meant to her. Also hear insights from Bianca Florent, MBV Outreach & Future Skills Manager, who talks through what the Apprentice Awards are and how you can nominate your apprentice.

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-15854208 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +1100 1736 1 3 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 2: Building Your Brand Building Master Builders - Episode 2: Building Your Brand Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and MBV Marketing Manager, Sarah Belcher as they discuss the benefits of building your brand. Hear about setting goals, some common marketing misconceptions and find out what options are available to make the promotion of your business a little easier. 

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and MBV Marketing Manager, Sarah Belcher as they discuss the benefits of building your brand. Hear about setting goals, some common marketing misconceptions and find out what options are available to make the promotion of your business a little easier. 

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-15717551 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +1000 1586 1 2 full false Building Master Builders - Episode 1: Review of the Domestic Building Contracts Act in Victoria Building Master Builders - Episode 1: Review of the Domestic Building Contracts Act in Victoria Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Manager, Monique Burns as they discuss the Victorian Government's review of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Hear insights into the current state of play, some common pain points and areas in which the MBV are advocating for change. 

]]> Join MBV Director of Advisory, Sam Smith, and Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Manager, Monique Burns as they discuss the Victorian Government's review of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Hear insights into the current state of play, some common pain points and areas in which the MBV are advocating for change. 

]]> Master Builders Victoria Buzzsprout-15268274 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000 1284 1 1 full false