Business View Oceania - July 2024

The company’s commitment to nurturing young talent goes beyond training. Apprentices are given significant responsibilities early on, accelerating their learning curve and building confidence. “We encourage them to take the reins somewhat if they’ve got the ability. They deal with architects, clients, subcontractors, and scheduling, preparing them comprehensively for future roles.” Bromfield emphasizes the importance of this hands- on experience: “Essentially, you’ve got an apprentice carpenter who becomes the builder at the end of his apprenticeship. That’s a big thing in our industry. It’s not just about carpentry; it’s about understanding the whole building process, from excavation to final touches, and managing various trades effectively.” The approach has yielded impressive results.“We’ve had a couple of apprentices take on large projects towards the end of their third year.One of them, Blake, is in the middle of his fourth year and is building an ancillary dwelling then to build a million-dollar house in front of that. The time we’ve put into these young guys has been returning towards us tenfold.” STRENGTH IN PARTNERSHIPS Build It Tasmania’s success is also attributed to its strong partnerships. Bromfield highlights its collaboration with Centre Care Evolve, a non-profit housing entity.“We’ve developed strong relationships within this group, helping them with subdivisions and other projects. With tight deadlines, we bring our expertise to get them across the line.” The company also prides itself on being a reliable partner in emergencies.“For instance, a development at Campbelltown needed 2,800 square meters of concrete laid quickly. We mobilized six carpenters and a concreting crew, completing it in two weeks.” These partnerships extend beyond business relationships; they are about building communities and supporting various social causes. Bromfield mentions, “We work in and around insurance companies with problematic jobs.We’re interested in taking on much work that many other people aren’t interested in.” The ethos of community support and willingness 16 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07