Imagine knowing exactly where every pipe, cable and stud sits inside a wall before the plaster ever goes up. Construct Scans founder Luke Donegan is making that possible with 3D LiDAR scanning, giving builders and homeowners a measurable record of a build that lasts long after the walls are closed. A former architectural photographer and Army combat engineer, Luke shares how a builder’s folder of over a thousand site photos sparked the idea, and how a Marketplace listing and a nudge from his wife turned it into a business. Nic and Luke talked about what scanning can and cannot see, how the records protect against costly rework, warranty claims and defect disputes, and why homeowners, renovators and property managers could all benefit. They also get into the realities of launching a niche service, from marketing something nobody is searching for to keeping up with fast moving technology and finding a better balance between work and family.

<p>Imagine knowing exactly where every pipe, cable and stud sits inside a wall before the plaster ever goes up. <a href="https://constructscans.com.au/">Construct Scans</a> founder Luke Donegan is making that possible with 3D LiDAR scanning, giving builders and homeowners a measurable record of a build that lasts long after the walls are closed. A former architectural photographer and Army combat engineer, Luke shares how a builder&rsquo;s folder of over a thousand site photos sparked the idea, and how a Marketplace listing and a nudge from his wife turned it into a business. Nic and Luke talked about what scanning can and cannot see, how the records protect against costly rework, warranty claims and defect disputes, and why homeowners, renovators and property managers could all benefit. They also get into the realities of launching a niche service, from marketing something nobody is searching for to keeping up with fast moving technology and finding a better balance between work and family.</p>

Whether you're a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your host, Nicole 'Nic' Cox, was born into a tradie family and has first-hand experience of the gut-busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic strongly believes in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families' future. She interviews guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! Nic loves a laugh and a good story, so tune in for a unique look at how to 'get off the tools' and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!

<p>Whether you're a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your host, Nicole 'Nic' Cox, was born into a tradie family and has first-hand experience of the gut-busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic strongly believes in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families' future. She interviews guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! Nic loves a laugh and a good story, so tune in for a unique look at how to 'get off the tools' and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!</p>

Helping tradie business owners get off the tools and improve health, relationships and lifestyle

Tradies In Business

Whether you're a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your hosts, Warrick 'Waz' Bidwell and Nicole 'Nic' Cox, were both born into tradie families and have first hand experience of the gut busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic and Waz strongly believe in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families' future. Waz and Nic interview guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! They love a laugh and a good story so tune in for a unique look at how to 'get off the tools' and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!