Episode 1: Productivity in the Construction Industry

02/25/25 • 51 min

In this episode, we dive into the Productivity Commission’s recent report, Housing Construction Productivity: Can We Fix It?, with Danielle Wood. We explore the key challenges facing Australia’s construction industry, from inefficiencies to regulatory hurdles, and discuss practical solutions to improve productivity and boost housing supply.

Danielle brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. As Chair of the Productivity Commission since November 2023, she has held leadership roles across government and economic research, including as former CEO of the Grattan Institute. With a background spanning the ACCC, NERA Economic Consulting, and the Productivity Commission itself, Danielle has deep insights into policy, competition, and economic reform. She is also an Honorary Fellow and former President of the Economic Society of Australia, co-founder of the Women in Economics Network, and a member of the Competition Review Expert Advisory Panel.

Tune in for an expert analysis on the future of housing construction and what needs to change to deliver more homes, faster.

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Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it? research paper

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Tune in for an expert analysis on the future of housing construction and what needs to change to deliver more homes, faster.

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Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it? research paper

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EPISODE 14: Property & Construction Risk Management: A Liquidator's Perspective

In this episode, Richard Temlett is joined by James Sekhas, a property and construction risk expert and Director at Newpoint Advisory. James shares his extensive experience in corporate insolvency and risk management, offering unique insights into Australia’s property and construction landscape. We discuss the importance of pre-lend and builder financial review reports, their role in mitigating risks, and how they assist stakeholders in making informed decisions.

James also provides a current market update, comparing conditions in Victoria and New South Wales, and dives into the growing issue of distressed development sites, offering practical insights into navigating challenges in the construction sector.

James has over a decade of experience in corporate insolvency and risk management. He has overseen more than $1.3 billion in distressed property assets across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland in the last five years. A specialist in financial capacity assessments for builders and developers, James is helping mitigate risks and drive informed decision-making in property and construction.
Whether you’re a developer, lender or stakeholder in the property space, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways to help you understand and manage risk in today’s volatile market.

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Episode 2: Affordable and Social Housing Masterclass

In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Foxworthy, Founding Director of Imagine Housing, to explore the evolving landscape of affordable and social housing in Australia. We discuss why these housing models matter to both the private and public sectors, the key differences between affordable housing and housing affordability, and why subsidies are essential to making these projects viable.

Nicola also shares insights on the role of Community Housing Providers, the challenges of inconsistent funding, and key lessons from initiatives like the Big Housing Build and the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). Looking ahead, we examine future opportunities to support emerging groups facing housing stress.

Nicola brings over 20 years of expertise in affordable housing delivery, spanning executive roles in community housing and the public sector. She is a specialist in policy, funding, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, with deep cross-sector networks. Alongside her work at Imagine Housing, Nicola is a Sessional Member of Planning Panels Victoria and co-founder of Middle Ground Housing, an incubator for cooperative housing solutions.

Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the past, present and future of affordable and social housing in Australia.

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