Episode 60 - Framing for the Future with Mark Asimus from Hunter Frame & Truss

In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Mark Asimus from Hunter Frame & Truss.

In this episode we talk about:

• Mark grew up on a cattle farm but realised early on that farming can be a hard, lonely life. 

• After a few months’ opal mining, Mark was offered a role at a framing factory which, is where the story begins.

• Mark worked his way up to being the NSW sales manager and gained critical industry understanding over many years.

• The story behind purchasing Hunter Frame & Truss.

• The challenges of owning a frame and manufacturing company in construction.

• Mark shares that the relationships formed in business are the key for success.

• The process of manufacturing at Hunter Frame & Truss.

• The average time it takes to prepare timber for a build.

• Mark walks us through the timber’s journey through his factory.

• The emerging timber supply problems we are experiencing, and Marks perspective on this issue.

• The impact the timber shortage is having on flooring systems.

• Mark shares the flow on effect he is seeing during this uncertain time for the building and construction industry.

• 20-30% of timber used in Australia is imported from overseas.

• The number of builders in Australia who are now unable to keep up with the financial burden from this issue.

• People are the core of Mark’s business and this will not change – no matter the climate of the industry.

• Mark says, ‘We have to design our way out of this timber shortage’.

• The importance of loyalty from supplies, all the way down to customers.

• Outside of work, Mark is an avid golfer and enjoys an overnight on his touring road-bike.

• Mark reflects on his time in business.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Mark Asimus from Hunter Frame & Truss.

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