In this episode of the Development Drum, Glen Maidment talks about the journey of starting his business, Maidment Group, its expansion, and the strategic decision to incorporate various in-house services, such as the recent inclusion of multi-unit residential offerings. He discusses the hurdles encountered, particularly in the distinctive regional …

In this episode of the Development Drum, Mike Loney discusses the complexities of navigating the property development landscape amidst a housing crisis, providing insights into the challenges they’ve faced while also offering his perspective on whether housing affordability is achievable. He goes on to tell the story of how he got into this field o…

In this episode of the Development Drum, Tammy Berghofer shares her journey from starting a marketing degree in university, to now working as a legal advisor to the real estate sector as an award-winning Partner at MinterEllison Lawyers. Delve into the intricacies of the regulatory landscape and collaborative efforts with Government, and gain insig…

In this episode of the Development Drum, Amanda Yeates discusses her career trajectory, from her roles in State Government and Transport and Main Roads to her current position as CEO at SunCentral. Amanda expresses her enthusiasm for the industry, highlighting the aspects that excite her most, and sharing the challenges she has encountered over the…

In this episode of the Development Drum, Mark Creevey and Tony Williams, Directors at Ray White Special Projects (QLD), share invaluable insight into market intricacies, supply and demand, and the nature of the industry. Mark and Tony discuss their collaborative approach towards co-directing the business and how they ensure combined goals are achie…

In this episode of the Development Drum, David Laner delves into the intricacies of his role, exploring both its challenges and highlights as he navigates projects from inception to completion. David also shares invaluable advice to industry peers and newcomers alike, emphasising the significance of active participation in industry organisations an…

In this episode of the Development Drum, Bruce Harper delves into his experiences and the lessons he learned when navigating the challenges inflicted by the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shares insight into his approach to managing change, the importance of team culture, and offers his advice on the four key attributes …

In this episode of the Development Drum, Tess Pickering speaks candidly about what it’s like working in the planning sector, the truth behind public perceptions, and the differences between her role in Queensland opposed to Victoria. She also discusses the difficult balance of juggling a demanding job and spending time with her loved ones. Links fr…

In this episode of the Development Drum, Jack Hutchinson provides a glimpse into the reality of working within a family business and reflects on the journey he took to get to where he is today. Gain insight into Jack’s perspectives on increasing skilled labour, productivity issues, and current trends in the industry, along with his thoughts on how …

In this episode of the Development Drum, David Hansen shares the intricacies of his current role, and the previous experiences and knowledge he has garnered over his career. Hear his perspectives on the relationship between local Government and community, his approach towards stakeholder collaboration, and his insight on managing organisational cul…

In this episode In the final episode of season three, Kirsty speaks to Leah Lang - who is an award-winning architect for the Queensland Government. With over two decades of experience in the design space, Leah provides fascinating insight on the importance of design in the next stage of its evolution. She also reflects on her career, the housing cr…

In this episode of the Development Drum, Kirsty sat down with Sarah Macoun, one of our very own board members and a leading environment and heritage, and planning and development lawyer in Queensland. Sarah generously shares her thoughts on the multitude of issues that face the market, and why the process of change is still one of the biggest chall…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Paul Melville & Bevan Geissmann from Larst Pty Ltd / Halcyon. They discuss what prompted them to identify senior housing as a business opportunity and share the critical ingredients to Halycon’s success. About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland. About Paul and Bevan: Ki…

In this episode Kirsty interviews Debra Robinson – a group executive at Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Deb has had an astonishing career, and it’s a delight to hear her explain her role, her goals, and her pivotal moments across her time in town planning, and the building and construction industry. She also explains the challenges the council fac…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Raynuha Sinnathamby identifying some lessons from Springfield that can be used to inform a better and more integrated approach to masterplanning, growth, and delivery. Links from this episode: Springfield City Group (amgc.org.au) About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Beth Toon who shares the challenges she faced in navigating the business through COVID-related changes across multiple countries and states. Beth also tells us how she manages to stay connected to a large team of multidisciplinary and technical experts. Links from this episode: Home - Place Design…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Scott Ullman about the focus on people and culture at Frasers. Scott also compares his experience as General Manager with his previous role as Development Director. Links from this episode: Property Developer in Australia | Frasers Property About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Mike Hurley about the rewards and challenges he has found in the property industry plus his vision for property in Queensland. Links from this episode: Aria Property Group About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland. About Mike: Mike Hurley is one of the founders of ARIA a…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Michael McNab about his long standing association with the UDIA Queensland and the importance he places on growing, developing and supporting people in a team with over 300 people across South East Queensland. Links from this episode: McNab About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Brook Monahan about his decision to move from Agribusiness to property, and the successes and challenges he has experienced in the industry. He shares his approach to leading teams and community engagement.Links from this episode: Mosaic (mosaicproperty.com.au)About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brow…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Warwick Bible from Mirvac about his background in property and development, the importance of the work that the UDIA Queensland performs, and his proudest achievements as President of the UDIA Queensland. Links from this episode: https://www.mirvac.com/ https://www.udiaqld.com.au/ About your host:…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Rebecca Oelkers from BHC about her advocacy for affordable housing and social justice, the current housing crisis, the importance of design when developing affordable housing and the future of BHC. Links from the episode: https://bhcl.com.au/ About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UD…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Michelle Wooldridge about the different challenges that exist between urban regeneration projects and Greenfield projects, how she navigated the complex landscape of the previous year and learn all about her new dog-friendly office. Links from this episode: https://www.cedarwoods.com.au/ About you…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Max about his thoughts on what role the Federal Government could play in unlocking supply, and how saying ‘yes’ from early in his career led him to managing a forensic and safety engineering consultancy before joining Intrapac. Links from this episode: https://intrapac.com.au/ About your host: Kir…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk to Tanya about the parts of her job she find most rewarding and which job, in her early career she considers where she had the most fun, but probably did the least for her career! She shares her thoughts about how important community education and communication is around the topics of development time…

In this episode of the Development Drum, we talk to Anthony about how his intentions to have a career in finance, actually led him to a fulfilling career in local and international, large-scale property development. We learn about his family’s passion for Cobber dogs and which sport he follows in his downtime. Links from this episode: https://avid.…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk to Jamisen about adapting to the burgeoning market of build-to-rent, making the leap from marketing into property development, and the piece of leadership advice she’d give to her 20-year-old self. Links from this episode: https://www.frasersproperty.com.au/ About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is t…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk to Harrison about how he stays motivated on long-term projects, lessons learnt from community engagement, and the impact winning the Institute’s Young Leader of the Year award has had on his career. Links from this episode: https://www.sekisuihouse.com.au/ About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the…

In this episode of the Development Drum we hear from Paul about his passion for delivering affordable housing, how he moved his ‘hobby’ in development to a career, and how he finds his networks and mentors. Links from this episode: https://kubunity.com.au/home About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland. About Paul: Propert…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk about how Dan stays connected to his team, his experience of going through an acquisition, finding purpose and a work-life balance, plus tips for his 20-year-old self. Links from this episode: https://www.rpsgroup.com About your host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland. About Dan: Dan…

In this episode we talk about Don’s plans for the company, his team, their portfolio, and the current opportunities in the market in light of current conditions. Links from this episode: https://www.consolidatedpropertiesgroup.com.au/ About your host: Chelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement. About Don: As a fou…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk about leadership and what makes a good leader. Sonia describes the importance of courage in being a leader and mastering your fears. She also touches on the details of her latest book and what it takes to improve your soft skills for the betterment of your workplace. Links from the episode: https://ww…

In this episode of the Development Drum we discuss market conditions and the recovery from COVID. Tim shares his insight on the current state of the market and highlights what he will cover when he addresses members at our Developers Conference on September 2. Links from episode: https://www.corelogic.com.au/ About your host: Chelsea van Riet is th…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk with Claire about their young property business based in Brisbane working across varied stages of the development cycle with clients. Variety is the spice of life for the Bluebird team of six who are based in co-working space in the Valley. The business partners started the business with 4 children un…

In this episode of the Development Drum we chat to an Assistant Development Manager for masterplanned communities based in Mirvac’s Queensland office. We hear about the start of Emma’s property career, her experiences so far in the local market, and how she is trying to grow her knowledge base. Links from the episode: https://www.mirvac.com/ About …

In this episode of the Development Drum we chat to a boutique developer operation in the SEQ market about his journey into property development, pursuing project opportunities, and where the market might go in 2021. Links from the episode https://www.sieragroup.com.au/ About your host Chelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research a…

In this episode of the Development Drum we chat with the Executive General Manager Development of Frasers Property Australia about the property market in 2021, adapting the workforce to COVID, and managing the property buyer’s experience beyond the sale. Links from the episode: https://www.frasersproperty.com.au/ About your host Chelsea van Riet is…

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk to the Project Executive Director - Sales, Marketing & Public Relations for the West Village development in Brisbane’s West End about her property industry journey and predictions for the market.By Urban Development Institute of Australia

The Development Drum is the official podcast of the UDIA Queensland and gives listeners an insight into the State’s property industry. Hear firsthand what’s like to work in the sector and deliver homes, spaces, and places for Queenslanders. We talk to property professionals just starting out in their career, seasoned leaders, researchers, and consu…