Kapitol Conversations

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Kapitol Conversations is a construction podcast hosted by Andrew Deveson and David Caputo, exploring the people, projects and thinking behind Kapitol’s continued growth. Each episode features candid conversations with Kapitol team members, clients and industry collaborators—sharing real lessons learned, project milestones, career journeys and the ideas shaping the future of construction. From early‑career development and leadership to innovation, technology and delivery at scale, the podcast offers an inside look at how Kapitol builds on site and beyond it.

Episodes

  1. Modular Construction - Is Australia Ready? - EP 3

    2D AGO

    Modular Construction - Is Australia Ready? - EP 3

    Is Australia finally ready for volumetric modular construction, and what will it take to move from pilot projects to a real, scaled industry? In this episode of Kapitol Conversations, Andrew Deveson is joined by ICD Property CEO Matthew Khoo, Kapitol Head of Modular Andrew Morrison, and AsheMorgan Development Director Mat Stoddart for an in-depth discussion on volumetric modular construction — what the world has learned from Singapore and the UK, where modular actually stacks up in Australia, and why the next five years could finally be different. The conversation explores why modular has repeatedly almost-taken-off in Australia without ever quite breaking through, and what's shifting now across capacity, capital and policy. The group reflects on how developers, builders, manufacturers and financiers can work together to align design, planning, finance and delivery so that modular becomes a repeatable commercial product rather than a one-off experiment. Throughout the episode, the discussion covers key questions facing the industry right now: What can Australia learn from Singapore's PPVC mandate, and from the UK builders that collapsed?Where does volumetric modular actually win commercially — Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hotels, or somewhere else?Why does Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) demand a different way of designing, not just a different way of building?How are the NCC, ADG and BADS planning frameworks helping or holding modular back?Why does project finance struggle with modular, and what role do bank guarantees and Letters of Credit really play?How much local manufacturing capacity does Australia have today, and what does the Built–Wesfarmers "Built Living" JV signal about the next phase?What's the role of offshore supply from players like CIMC, and how should risk and quality be managed across that distance?And what needs to happen — in pipeline, product and patient capital — for modular to finally scale here?This episode is a practical and honest conversation about manufacturing, finance, planning and risk — and why getting volumetric modular right is one of the biggest opportunities Australia has to deliver more homes, hotels and student accommodation, faster and better. Subscribe and Follow: Follow Kapitol on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit our website at ⁠www.kapitol.com

    53 min
  2. The Real Cost of Quality - EP02

    APR 14

    The Real Cost of Quality - EP02

    What does quality really mean in construction today, and why does it matter more than ever? In this episode of Kapitol Conversations, Andrew Deveson is joined by Kapitol Head of Quality Josh Sinnett, Visibuild founder Damien Quinn, and PCF Managing Director Steve Sarris for a candid discussion on quality in construction — where the industry has traditionally fallen short, what poor quality really costs, and how the mindset around it is beginning to shift. The conversation explores how quality has too often been treated as a paperwork exercise rather than a meaningful part of delivery, and why that approach creates waste, rework and avoidable risk across projects. The group reflects on how builders, trade partners and suppliers can work together to embed better systems, stronger accountability and a culture that values workmanship, not just compliance. Throughout the episode, the discussion covers key questions facing the industry right now: What is the real cost of poor quality and rework?Why has quality historically been treated as an afterthought?How can trade partners become more accountable and engaged?What role do leadership and culture play in improving outcomes?How can technology help shift quality from retrospective paperwork to real-time project insight?Where do training, education and lessons learnt fit into long-term industry change?And how can better quality improve not just project performance, but people’s lives? This episode is a practical and honest conversation about waste, culture, technology and responsibility — and why lifting quality is one of the biggest opportunities the construction industry has to improve performance and build better buildings for the future. Subscribe and Follow:Follow Kapitol on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit our website at www.kapitol.com

    1h 12m
  3. Elevate, Kapitol's Early Careers Program - EP01

    MAR 17

    Elevate, Kapitol's Early Careers Program - EP01

    In this episode of Kapitol Conversations, we discuss early careers in construction — what it’s really like starting out, how capability is built on live projects, and the support that helps young professionals grow. The conversation explores Kapitol’s approach to early career development, including the thinking behind Elevate, the value of hands-on experience, and why creating the right structure, support and opportunities matters for graduates and cadets entering the industry.

    43 min
  • 3 Episodes

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Kapitol Conversations is a construction podcast hosted by Andrew Deveson and David Caputo, exploring the people, projects and thinking behind Kapitol’s continued growth. Each episode features candid conversations with Kapitol team members, clients and industry collaborators—sharing real lessons learned, project milestones, career journeys and the ideas shaping the future of construction. From early‑career development and leadership to innovation, technology and delivery at scale, the podcast offers an inside look at how Kapitol builds on site and beyond it.

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  • Creator
    Kapitol
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kapitol
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    Kapitol Conversations

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