Made To Build by HIA

Most custom builders are still reinventing the wheel on every job - and it’s costing time, margin, and headspace. Lee Selkrig and Sam Piasente from Enso Homes, break down the practical habits they’ve pulled from volume builders to tighten things up and deliver architectural homes at scale. From clearer scopes, an Entrepreneurial Operating System, and using suppliers that they love, they have built a business that delivers homes with a custom edge. They talk through the lessons learned from scaling too quickly during the HomeBuilder boom, why they intentionally pulled back from doing 50 homes a year, and how team structure carry the load when things get busy. Lee and Sam also unpack the broader challenges facing the construction industry — from affordability pressures and workforce shortages to maintaining resilience in an increasingly demanding market. The conversation is packed with practical insights for builders trying to grow sustainably. Connect 👉 Insta: @ensohomes 👉 FB: @ensohomes YouTube: @ensohomesgeelong 👉 LinkedIn: Lee Selkrig, Sam Piasente https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-selkrig-6664b0119 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-piasente-2216b9117/ https://ensohomes.com.au/

Can builders use AI like an apprentice? This is AI for builders explained. In this episode, business strategist Therese Tarlinton breaks down what’s actually worth applying from the AI hype. From quoting and variations to client communication and paperwork, discover how AI can help builders save hours each week, reduce admin, and improve speed and consistency across jobs. AI isn’t here to replace builders - it’s here to scale them. Therese name-drops the tools to use, and how to train AI on your processes and standards so your business becomes less dependent on you. You’ll also learn how AI can analyse your jobs and identify which ones actually make you money today. Connect  👉 LinkedIn: @theresetarlinton