Behind The Wall

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Behind the Wall Podcast is Drillcut’s straight-talking podcast hosted by Paul Higginson, bringing industry stories, pressure points and real conversations into one place. From construction and plumbing challenges to business growth, pricing pressure and the people behind the work, each episode goes beyond the surface to explore what is really happening across the trade.

Episodes

  1. Jul 13

    004 | Trec Plumbing: The Truth About Running a Plumbing Business

    In episode 4 of Behind the Wall, Paul sits down with Aaron and Rob from Trec Plumbing for our first duo episode. This one is a proper mix of laughs, honest stories and real industry chat. The boys talk about how they got started in plumbing, the early days of running their own businesses, joining forces, moving from domestic work into commercial and EBA projects, and the lessons that come with building a team and taking on bigger jobs. From clean pants vs dirty work, to underquoting, getting thrown in the deep end and learning the hard way, this episode is a look behind the scenes at what it actually takes to grow a plumbing business. A relaxed chat with plenty of good stories, a few hard truths, and some solid insight for anyone in the construction industry.

  2. Jul 13

    003 | 5 Brutal Truths About Commercial Construction Right Now

    After speaking with over 550 contractors, we’re unpacking the five biggest concerns we’re hearing on site: Price vs cost, building stronger teams, being selective with work, investing in systems and structure and reviewing your supply chain. This episode is about helping contractors stay profitable, prepared and ready for what’s next.

  3. Jul 13

    002 | From The Tools To Business Owner: Stephen McGhee, Melbourne Elite Plumbing

    From apprentice on the tools to building one of Victoria’s most 'Elite' commercial plumbing businesses. Episode 2 of Behind the Wall features Stephen McGhee from Melbourne Elite Plumbing. We break down his journey building a plumbing company from scratch in Victoria, the shift from tradesman to owner, and the realities of scaling. We also get into what’s changed in 2026 and how global conflicts and supply issues are hitting job sites across Australia.

  4. Apr 29

    001 | PVC Prices, Supply Chain Crisis, Construction in 2026

    Episode 1 of Behind the Wall podcast. How has the war in the Middle East affected every job site in Australia. Tim Phillips and Paul Higginson talk about the state of the construction industry in 2026. PVC prices, supply chain crisis and more.

  • 4 Episodes

About

Behind the Wall Podcast is Drillcut’s straight-talking podcast hosted by Paul Higginson, bringing industry stories, pressure points and real conversations into one place. From construction and plumbing challenges to business growth, pricing pressure and the people behind the work, each episode goes beyond the surface to explore what is really happening across the trade.

Information

  • Creator
    Drillcut
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Drillcut
  • Show Website
    Behind The Wall