Episode Details

In this episode, Az sits down with James Renshaw and Jason Shedden from the Bellevue Group Australasia — the team behind VuTrade, an Australian timber connector manufacturer with over 35 years in the building industry.

This one's less about product specs and more about the philosophy behind doing things properly. James and Jason talk about what it means to actually listen to builders, why they only bring products to market that solve a real problem, and how cutting corners on something as critical as a timber connector can cost a builder — and a homeowner — far more than the few hundred dollars saved.

They also get into the compliance issues quietly sitting in the market right now, the shift they're seeing toward custom builders who care about quality, and why peace of mind might be the most underrated thing a good builder can offer.

A genuine conversation with two blokes who are in the industry for the right reasons.

What we cover:

• How VuTrade was built on a builder's background and a family commitment to quality
• Why listening to the trade is baked into how they develop every new product
• The real cost of non-compliant or substandard timber connectors on site
• Stainless vs galvanised — using the right material in the right application
• The growing split between volume builders and quality-focused custom builders
• Why Australian-made matters beyond the tagline
• What makes a good builder, according to two people who work with them every day

For more on VueTrade head to: https://vuetrade.com/

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