On this episode of MEA$URED Mick shines light on some of the talented migrants we have living in Australia who aren’t given a chance by Australian companies due to a lack of local experience. Although we are facing one of the biggest resource shortages in…

Mick sits down with Joe Fusca, Managing Director at Graphite Projects. Joe tells the story of how he and his co-founders grew Graphite to become one of Australia’s most respected high end fitout and refurbishment specialists. Graphite’s first project, some 25 years ago, was done…

In this episode, Mick answers the most common questions a construction recruiter faces. Topics range from combatting the talent crisis in Australia, how to get experience when companies aren’t willing to give you it and tips for immigrating to Australia and New Zealand as a…

Mick talks to fifth generation Hutchinson, “Jack V” of historic Australian construction firm Hutchinson builders. Jack is Associate Director of the business and will one day take over from his Dad, Scott Hutchinson, as Chairman of the business. Jack and Mick of Franklin Smith Recruitment…

In recognition of International Women’s Day 2021, we revisit Mea$ured conversations with women in construction in Australia. The guests are leaders at global construction firms in Australia. In this episode the guests discuss women’s experience of the construction industry, positive and negative. Because these leaders…

Fiona Doherty talks to Mick about the importance of “having a plan” for your career. If you are looking to break in to the world of construction or are seeking your next career move, contact Construction Recruitment Agency Franklin Smith Australia.

Fiona Doherty brings 30 years international Quantity Surveying experience to the show. Fiona is a Director at Rider Levett Bucknall, a global leader in Cost Consultancy. She is a national board member for the National Association of Women in Construction.   Fiona joins Mick for…

The career clinic offers bitesize pieces of tangible takeaway information for those in the construction jobs market. The Career clinic with construction recruiter Mick Donaghy has something for recent graduates and established professionals looking to make a change of their own. This week Sean Mc…

On this episode of Measured with Mick Donaghy, Mick is joined by Sean McGarry. Sean is Managing Director of McGarry & Associates, a specialist quantity surveying consultancy in Perth. Sean’s firm focuses on the mining and resources industries. In 1996 Sean set up his own…

This week Matthew Mackey talks up a “slow and steady” approach and the value of network building, not only outside, but INside your business! The career clinic is the “bitesize” portion of Mea$ured with Mick Donaghy. Mick asks for career advice from each weekly guest…