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Made to Build is HIA’s new video podcast, spotlighting the excellence, innovation, and future of Australian residential building.
Through raw, honest conversations and inspiring success stories, we bring you face-to-face with the builders, innovators, and business leaders shaping Australia’s housing future. This isn’t just another construction podcast—it’s the definitive voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
Made To Build episodes
How to build 40+ custom homes a year
Empowering women with Chris and Kim Allen
Building a sellable business
Renovation reality check with Patrick McDowell
Growth, design trends and next-gen builders
The future of Aussie housing
Tass brothers on the design-construct model
Anthony Igmen on nailing electrification
Luke Callery on the 1% rule
Neil Hipwell on hyperfocus, ADHD and hustle
Featured episode: Neil Hipwell from Futureflip
Neil Hipwell left school at 14, started hiring tradies by 20, and built FutureFlip into one of the most recognised design and build companies in the country. In this episode, he talks about how backing yourself, leaning into your strengths, and making hard calls early on helped him build a business - and a life - on his own terms. Tune in for an honest chat about backing yourself, resilience, and what most builders get wrong about success.
Introducing - Made to Build
Meet Richard Armstrong and Owen Bazdaric, the hosts of the Made To Build podcast. You'll learn about their journeys through the residential building industry and a taste of what to expect from the podcast.
Meet our hosts
Owen Bazdaric
A fourth-generation builder with construction in his blood, Owen Bazdaric has been immersed in the industry since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Owen is passionate about shifting the perception of the construction industry. He believes that building is not just a job but a craft that provides purpose, challenge, and immense reward.
Owen brings a dynamic presence to Made to Build, helping to spark real conversations, share invaluable industry insights, and inspire builders to take their businesses—and the industry—forward.
Richard Armstrong
A former registered builder and active industry advocate, Richard Armstrong has spent decades working alongside Australian home builders, helping them navigate the complexities of client communications. With firsthand experience both on the tools and in business, Richard understands the critical conversations that shape successful building practices.
Richard is excited about the evolution of the construction sector—where new technologies, sustainable practices, and fresh industry talent are transforming how builders work. His expertise and insights make him an invaluable voice on Made to Build, where he shares real stories, strategies, and solutions to help builders stay ahead in an ever-changing industry.
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