“Everything I do is based on education. It’s sharing information, educating the people that need to be educated, and documenting it to provide evidence.” – Paul Williams

In this episode of Building Stories – The Podcast, powered by Deep Space, we’re joined by Paul Williams, National WHSEQ Manager at Simonds Homes, to talk about the state of safety in residential construction and why education, not just compliance, is the only way forward.

Paul takes us through his personal journey from hospitality to high-vis, and how his passion for keeping people safe has fuelled industry-wide change from developing real-world induction programs to co-founding the Residential Induction Card (RIC).

We discuss:

• Why traditional inductions often fail to reach the right people
• How digital tools and video content are changing the game
• Why you can’t outsource responsibility for safety
• How the RIC card is empowering smaller builders and trades
• Where AI and automation can support a safer, more inclusive industry

Paul also shares honest stories from site and powerful insights on how the industry can, and must, do better.

Key Sections:

• From Publican to WHSEQ Leader – 03:07

• The Power of Early Safety Education – 07:30

• What’s Changed in Construction Safety Over the Years – 13:37

• The Logic Behind the RIC Card and Its Impact – 28:14

• Why Smaller Builders Are the Real Winners – 32:20

• The Future of AI, Multilingual Support and Site Safety – 50:34

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“Technology is great. It’s adoption that moves the needle.” – Jonathan Sinclair

In this episode of Building Stories - The Podcast, powered by Deep Space, we’re joined by Jonathan Sinclair and Benny Huang from Preformance, a specialist construction technology company spun out of Southbase Construction.

We dive into their unique journey from the tech world into construction, the origins of Preformance, and the hard truths about why the same digital tools keep falling short, not because they’re bad, but because the adoption gap is real.

We discuss:

• Why construction projects still run on 2D prints despite advanced 3D models
• The problem with BIM as a line item, and how to reframe its value
• How cost, programme, and quality can all be improved when tech is embedded properly
• The challenge of capturing and passing on project knowledge
• Why real project outcomes must drive innovation, not just tools

This episode is full of practical insight for anyone trying to make digital transformation actually stick in construction.

Key Sections:

• From Tech to Construction – Jonathan’s Journey – 03:37
• Why Preformance Was Born Outside the Mothership – 06:02
• The Problem Isn’t BIM, It’s Adoption – 10:14
• What’s Holding Back Innovation on Site – 14:10
• The Knowledge Gap Between Projects – 24:13
• The Future of AI, Robotics, and Reality Capture – 29:32
• What Needs to Change in the Industry – 35:11
• Quick Fire Round – 42:17

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“On average, we only do half the stuff we plan to do. And that’s where things go wrong.” – Jon Davies

In this episode of Building Stories - The Podcast, powered by Deep Space, we sit down with Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association, to talk about the critical role of planning in improving outcomes across construction.

We discuss:

• Why poor planning leads to higher safety risks and costly delays
• How unplanned tasks are often the root cause of incidents on-site
• Why technical proficiency and improved processes are key to breaking this cycle
• How data and AI can help teams predict risks and improve decision-making

This episode offers practical advice for construction leaders, project managers, and anyone frustrated by inefficiencies in the industry.

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Key Sections:

• Jon’s Career Journey and Industry Insights – 02:24
• Why Construction Teams Struggle with Planning – 09:00
• The Link Between Poor Planning and Safety Risks – 12:00
• How AI and Data Can Improve Decision-Making – 24:18
• The Future of Construction Planning – 30:22

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