EP195: From Apprentice to Award-Winning Builder (Alex Caddick)
In this episode, David chats with Alex Caddick, co-director of Design Builders Canterbury, about the evolving world of residential construction. Alex shares his journey from helping his dad on job sites as a kid to leading a high-performing design-build business today.
They explore the power of bespoke homes, why Alex avoids cookie-cutter designs, and how leveraging AI and national supplier agreements is helping deliver dream homes at smarter prices. From dealing with tricky hill sites to mentoring the next generation of tradespeople, this conversation offers a rare look at what it really takes to build homes that stand out—and last.
Whether you're thinking of building, buying, or just love good design, this episode is packed with real insights from the ground up.
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Find out more about Alex and Design Builders Canterbury:
https://www.designbuilders.co.nz/locations/canterbury/
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We’d like to thank our sponsor for this episode, Gerrards Insurance. Check Gerrards out here:https://gerrards.co.nz/
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