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Construction Wants Innovation for Free | Matt Garland, Nawkaw Australia
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- Jimmy Talks Construction
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- Sep 8, 2026
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- 3825
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Summary
Matt Garland has seen the construction industry from both sides of the fence. In this episode of Jimmy Talks Construction , Jimmy sits down with Matt Garland from Nawkaw Australia to talk about his journey through construction, from studying construction management and working for major builders to helping establish operations in London and eventually moving from the head contractor side into the subcontracting world. In this episode: Matt Garland's journey into construction Working for Tier 1 and Tier 3 builders Establishing a construction operation in London Growing during the COVID construction period Moving from head contractor to subcontractor How Nawkaw concrete and masonry staining works Why colour matching is more complicated than it looks QA systems and managing client expectations Avoiding disputes over scope and variations Building systems that allow construction businesses to scale Technology and automation in construction BIM, GPS and modular construction The problem with construction's race to the lowest price Why innovation costs money Investing in the next generation of construction If you're a builder, subcontractor, project manager, construction business owner or anyone interested in where the Australian construction industry is heading, this is an episode worth watching. Subscribe to Jimmy Talks Construction for more conversations with the people building Australia's construction industry. Connect with Matthew Garland: 🌐 Website: https://www.nawkawvic.com.au/ 🌐 Website: https://nawkaw.com/en-au/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nawkawaus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-garland-000004b5/ Connect with Jimmy: 🌐 Website: https://starbuckgroup.com.au 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTalksConstruction 📸 Instagram: https://www…