The Development Drum

• Interview with Adam McVie | S5EP02

  Episode Summary: In this episode of The Development Drum, Adam McVie opens up about his journey through a long and rewarding career at Dennis Family Corporation. He shares the lessons learned along the way, the realities developers are navigating in today’s landscape, and what’s kept him engaged in both the industry and with the Institute. From proud project milestones to finding balance between work and family life, Adam offers a thoughtful and down-to-earth perspective on the highs and hurdles of the development world.Guest Bio: Adam is the Queensland State Manager at Dennis Family Corporation and has served as a Director on the UDIA Queensland Board since 2020. Born in Brisbane and raised in Port Moresby, he returned to Brisbane for schooling before completing tertiary qualifications in engineering. After a stint in the UK, Adam joined Dennis Family Corporation in 2001 as a Project Manager and was appointed State Manager in 2018.About Your Host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of UDIA Queensland, a role she has held since 2018. She brings extensive experience in policy, stakeholder engagement, and research, and has played a key role in shaping state and local government policy. Kirsty is passionate about driving positive change in the development industry to create greener, smarter, and more resilient communities.Support the Show:Subscribe and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramProduced By: The Podcast BossOfficial Podcast of UDIA Queensland

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• Interview with Col Dutton | S5EP01

  In this episode of The Development Drum, Kirsty speaks with Col Dutton — UDIA National President and General Manager at Stockland. Col shares his journey into the property industry, from development assessments in local councils to leading Stockland’s Gold Coast team and embracing new challenges on the West Coast. He discusses the importance of understanding the customer, matching product to community needs, and his motivations for working with a peak industry body. Plus, he offers candid insights into his life, including his passion for fitness and setting personal goals.Guest Bio: Col brings more than two decades of experience in the property industry to his role as the Western Australian Lead for Stockland, Australia’s largest residential developer. He leads a multidisciplinary team of over 60 professionals, responsible for delivering a pipeline of more than 12,000 diverse and affordable new homes across Perth’s key growth corridors. Col is also driving Stockland’s focus on mixed-use town centres and medium-density developments in both greenfield and infill locations across the city.Prior to his current role, Col held senior positions with Stockland in Queensland, as well as in local government. A recognised industry leader, he was appointed UDIA National President in 2023, having previously served as State President of UDIA Western Australia and Branch President of the UDIA Queensland Gold Coast branch. About Your Host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of UDIA Queensland, a role she has held since 2018. She brings extensive experience in policy, stakeholder engagement, and research, and has played a key role in shaping state and local government policy. Kirsty is passionate about driving positive change in the development industry to create greener, smarter, and more resilient communities.Support the Show:Subscribe and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramProduced By: The Podcast BossOfficial Podcast of UDIA Queensland

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• Interview with Glen Maidment | S4EP10

  In this episode of the Development Drum, Glen Maidment talks about the journey of starting his business, Maidment Group, its expansion, and the strategic decision to incorporate various in-house services, such as the recent inclusion of multi-unit residential offerings. He discusses the hurdles encountered, particularly in the distinctive regional market of Townsville, and his participation in the Made for People initiative.Links from this episode: https://www.maidment.com.au/About your host: Kirsty Chessher-BrownAbout Glen: Glen Maidment is the Managing Director and founder of Townsville-based property development company, Maidment Group.Having been in operation for over 23 years, Maidment Group is one of the largest fully integrated, privately-owned, property developers in North Queensland. The group’s rapidly growing and diverse portfolio covers residential sub-division, new home construction, medium-density residential development, commercial landscaping, real estate, mortgage brokering services, and civil construction.Glen has a background as a qualified diesel fitter and brings a unique perspective to the property development industry, with a philosophy for success based on honesty and hard work. He firmly believes in being personally involved in each and every project delivered by his team and oversees a development pipeline in excess of one billion with a footprint which extends from Townsville to the Sunshine Coast.As a committee member of the Institute’s Townsville Branch, Glen ensures the interests of the development industry in the North are heard and takes an active role helping shape the long-term growth of the region.When not in the office, Glen is an avid hockey player and a keen fisherman. He enjoys spending time with his wife Annette, who is also the Chief Financial Officer of Maidment Group, and his two daughters, Jorja and Erin.Produced By The Podcast Boss

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• Interview with Michael Loney | S4EP09

  In this episode of the Development Drum, Mike Loney discusses the complexities of navigating the property development landscape amidst a housing crisis, providing insights into the challenges they’ve faced while also offering his perspective on whether housing affordability is achievable. He goes on to tell the story of how he got into this field of work, sheds light on his current day-to-day activities, and reveals the one passion that keeps him energised.Links from this episode: https://www.ausbuild.com.au/About your host: Kirsty Chessher-BrownAbout Michael: Michael Loney is a Joint Managing Director at Ausbuild and is mutually responsible for the strategic direction of Ausbuild’s large development portfolio, the company’s day-to-day operations, and its future direction.Michael’s strengths are derived from a long career in cost management and project feasibility studies where he developed practical working knowledge of the mechanics of property development including the art of negotiation with industry, Government, and vendors.Mike enjoys the enviable lifestyle offered by our beautiful neck of the woods. His main activities outside of work are focused on spending time with his two children, adventuring in Moreton Bay, and heading up the east coast for an occasional kid-free long lunch with his wife.Produced By The Podcast Boss

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• Interview with Tammy Berghofer | S4EP08

  In this episode of the Development Drum, Tammy Berghofer shares her journey from starting a marketing degree in university, to now working as a legal advisor to the real estate sector as an award-winning Partner at MinterEllison Lawyers. Delve into the intricacies of the regulatory landscape and collaborative efforts with Government, and gain insights into the complexities of an aging population, ensuring that seniors have access to suitable, affordable housing in their preferred locations. Tammy also provides advice for early-career professionals and shares her focus areas for the year.Links from this episode: https://www.minterellison.com/ About your host: Kirsty Chessher-BrownAbout Tammy: Tammy Berghofer is a Partner at MinterEllison Lawyers and has been a legal advisor to the real estate sector for more than 18 years. While she has a wealth of experience in all things real estate, she has a particular interest in seniors’ living and regulation. She has built a successful national practice in the area, being recognised over the past two years by Doyle's as a Leading Health and Aged Care Partner, Recommended Property and Real Estate Partner, and Recommended Leasing Lawyer.Tammy advises some of Australia's largest retirement village operators, including Aveo and RetireAustralia, on all aspects of the village lifecycle including acquisitions, disposals, redevelopments of strategic sites, and regulatory compliance. Her understanding of the day-to-day challenges of retirement village operations is deep, as she works closely with a large team of lawyers and paralegals who transact more than 4000 retirement village conveyancing matters across the country per year.Tammy is the Chair of the Institute's Seniors Living and Residential Care Committee and a member of the National Retirement Living Council's Advocacy and Research Sub-Committee. She has a profound commitment to the future of the retirement living sector and generously shares her expertise by regularly presenting at industry events and training forums. She is also passionate about working with young professionals to navigate the challenges of corporate life and in 2022 was a Finalist in the 'Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards' for 'Mentor of the Year'.Produced By The Podcast Boss

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