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The Harsh Truth About Construction Hiring (And How to Fix It) feat. Martin Preece

What does great leadership really look like in construction?In this episode of Construction Secrets, Quantum's CEO Raine Gerber sits down with Martin Preece to explore how the construction industry can evolve.

Martin Preece

We're joined by Martin, founder of Building Environs Recruitment and host of The Building Talks Podcast. With over 20 years of experience, his firm achieves an incredible 95% fill rate on senior roles, far exceeding the industry average. Contact him @ martin@buildingenvirons.com.au

Episode Summary

What does great leadership really look like in construction?In this episode of Construction Secrets, Quantum's CEO Raine Gerber sits down with Martin Preece to explore how the construction industry can evolve, not just through projects and profit, but through people.They discuss:Why the biggest challenge isn’t finding talent, but keeping itThe shift from command-and-control leadership to communication and empathyHow culture and flexibility attract the next generation of construction professionalsWhy leadership development is the missing piece in most construction businessesFrom leadership mindsets to team culture, this episode unpacks what it takes to build companies that people want to be part of, not just work for.

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