The Truth About Build Times, Prices & Delays in WA Construction

If you’ve been wondering why build times keep stretching, why prices are rising, or why WA’s housing market feels so tight, this episode finally connects the dots.Adam sits down with Joseph Passione, Managing Director of Prime Builders, for a clear look at what’s really driving today’s construction pressures. Joseph explains the key causes of delays, the biggest cost drivers, and why new building methods are becoming critical for WA’s future.Whether you’re building your first home or planning your next project, this episode gives you a realistic view of what to expect in 2025.Listen to the full episode of Own It: Your Property Partner for practical insights straight from WA’s building industry.Here’s what’s inside: 00:00 Intro & Guest 00:51 Prime Builders Role 01:37 Family Business History 03:18 Industry Changes 04:18 Building Innovations 07:28 Client Demographics 09:12 Challenges & Rewards 10:55 Tips for First-Home Buyers 12:50 Home Building BTS 16:21 External Factors Impact 22:48 Future of Bricklaying 25:55 Trade Base & Costs 26:16 Costs: Melbourne vs Perth 27:14 Adopting New Methods 28:03 Brick Veneer Benefits 29:16 Speed of Brick Veneer 32:15 Regulation Impacts 35:38 Timing & Market Conditions 38:31 Client Control 39:43 Sticking to Proven Methods 45:13 Quick Fire 47:38 Transparency & Quality 52:16 Final ThoughtsLearn more at https://localehomes.com.au/ABOUT JOSEPH PASSIONE Joseph Passione is the Managing Director of Prime Builders, a third-generation builder leading a long-standing family business in WA. With over a decade of hands-on experience, he focuses on quality, innovation, and helping families enter homeownership.Website: https://prime-group.net.au Email: [email protected] ADAM SCHAAL Adam Schaal is the Founder and Director of Locale Property Group and a trusted voice in Australia’s property space. With decades of experience and billions in transactions, he’s known for clear, honest, client-first guidance. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schaalWebsite: https://localewealth.com.auABOUT OWN IT: Your Property Partner Own It shares real stories and practical lessons from people navigating the property world. Hosted by Adam Schaal, the show cuts the jargon and offers clear, honest conversations to help buyers and investors make confident decisions. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mJ6RDVDZNU4Ov7aoH6FdAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LocalePropertyGroupLocale Property Group powers Locale Homes, Locale Wealth, and Locale Financial, helping Australians buy smarter with clear, client-first support.FOLLOW USLocale Homes | Wealth | Financial IG: @localehomesau | @localewealth | @localefinancialTikTok: @locale.homes | @localewealth | @localefinancial