Best of Developing WA: Leaks, Blame and Perth’s Apartment Problem

In this episode of Developing WA, we’ve pulled together some of our best conversations so far. Kai Armstrong and Russell Green of OTG Hydraulic Consulting dig into what WA’s building boom is hiding and what happens when a building fails, and Russell sits down with Vadim Boyko of PROEKT to talk abou…

The waterless urinal that now needs a flush

In this episode of Developing WA, Kai and Russell go through the 2025 AS 3500 changes and what they actually mean on site. Parts one, two and four have been mandatory in WA since 1 May 2026, and Russell walks through the ones people are most likely to get caught by. You'll hear what the new flexib…

Who's Actually to Blame When a Building Fails

In this episode of Developing WA, Kai Armstrong sits down with Russell to dive into all things forensics. Russell doesn't just design hydraulic systems, he gets called in as an expert witness when they fail and somebody ends up in court, usually by a lawyer acting for their client or a loss adjuste…

What WA's Building Boom Is Hiding

In today's episode, Kai joins Russell to talk about what WA's building boom is doing to construction quality. You'll hear why WA's shift to desalinated water is quietly wearing out plastic pipes years before they should fail, why the code covering box gutters and storm water is the one chapter of …

Lessons from 30 years in manufacturing, with Darren Chatfield

In today's episode, Russell sits down with Darren Chatfield from Spectrum Plastics for an honest chat about the reality of running a manufacturing business.  You'll hear why raw material prices have jumped 50 to 100% in a matter of months and why Darren says it's a bigger challenge than COVID ever…

Why developers have stopped building, with Russell Green

In today' s episode, Russell is back in the guest seat with Kai for part two of their conversation, going deeper into the realities of running a consultancy, leading a growing team, and where the WA property market is heading. You'll hear why Russell designs every project thinking like a property …

When buildings fail, with Russell Green

In today's episode, Russell returns to the guest seat to chat with Kai about the realities of running a hydraulic consultancy and the failures Russell sees firsthand as an expert witness on building disputes across Australia. You'll hear the story of a $250,000 box gutter failure in a Scarborough …

Mental health in construction, with Jay Walters

Jay Walters is the General Manager of the JWH Group, a residential home builder started in 2003 and a second-generation family business. In this episode, Jay discusses the dynamics and challenges of leadership in a family-run business. He addresses the use of different building methods, the streng…

Why Perth is perfect for offshore purchases, with Melissa Montgomery

Melissa Montgomery is the Sales Director for Australian Projects and Developments at JLL, specialising in selling Australian residential property into Asian markets. Based in Singapore, Melissa works closely with Australian developers to connect their projects with offshore buyers across the region…

Breaking the rent cycle, with Jerome Vallet

Jerome Vallet is the Director of Stop Renting Perth, a business dedicated to helping first and second-home buyers navigate the transition from renting to home ownership. In this episode, Jerome discusses the mission behind Stop Renting Perth and the barriers facing buyers in Perth’s rapidly rising…