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The 1% Rule — Why the Little Things Matter in Building Better

Luke Callery, Callery Building

The 1% Rule — Why the Little Things Matter in Building Better

Luke Callery, Callery Building

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Luke Callery is a builder on a mission to make homes perform better — and help other builders do the same. In this ep, he shares how chasing the ‘one percenters’ changed the way he builds, runs his business, and connects with clients. From letting go of micromanaging, to tracking your numbers, to rethinking what makes a quality home - it’s full of small shifts that actually make a difference.

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The biggest mistake people make is they get focused on the material finishes, the aesthetics of what it’s gonna look like. You're missing the most important thing: get the thermal envelope correct.
Luke Callery, Made to Build podcast

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Luke Callery runs Callery Building in Adelaide, focusing on high-end renos with a sustainable edge. Starting out as a chippy, he quickly learned good building isn’t enough—you need solid business smarts too. Coaching helped him level up. Now a Certified Passive House builder, Luke shares tips on energy efficiency and smarter building through his Build Insite podcast, proving that small changes can make homes healthier, greener, and more profitable.

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