In Development Ready's latest podcast episode, TC Bakhour and Robert Langton were joined by Hugh Gretton-Watson, Founder and Director of HGW Projects, a project and development management firm in Melbourne.
Through their enlightening discussion, these three industry experts discuss entering the property development sector, the ins-and outs-of project and development management and Hugh's first hand industry insights; including where it is currently placed and where he sees growth and movement in the future.
Show notes
01:49 - Introduction
03:02 - How he got started in the property industry
05:16 - HGW Projects, current and past projects
07:48 - Evaluating large projects
09:18 - Clientele
10:24 - What value HGW brings to the table
12:03 - What products are moving in the current market
13:47 - Investment property
16:22 - Projects that anticipate that future markets
18:13 - A look at specific markets
20:50 - Problems & opportunities facing developers
23:43 - Investment market, lenders
26:41 - Child care & aged care
27:41 - The acquisition process, evaluating a viable site
30:32 - Derisking retail sites
31:15 - Technology in the industry, Aconex
33:31 - What hasn’t changed but should, solar/thermal interest
36:59 - What it takes to be a good project manager
37:52 - Best advice, life or business
38:34 - The benefits of working with HGW Projects
