Episode 8: Haydn Meets Shoreline Building Group – Building on the Edge
The Road Trip heads north to the coastal town of Berrara, where Haydn meets Jamie from Shoreline Building Group. Set against national park and shaped by wild coastal weather, Jamie is delivering one of his most ambitious projects yet, a high-end custom home perched on a 16-metre cliff. With deep piling, unpredictable ground conditions, bushfire regulations, and constant exposure to the elements, this build demands precision and resilience.
Together, they unpack the realities of managing risk, navigating major variations, and having honest budget conversations when complexity rises. In a tight-knit coastal market filled with builders, Jamie shares why integrity, early communication, and strong systems are critical to protecting reputation and delivering exceptional outcomes.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- Building high-end homes in harsh coastal condition
- Managing deep piling, ground surprises, and cliff-edge construction
- Navigating bushfire compliance and coastal exposure
- Handling major variations and difficult budget conversations
- Standing out in a competitive, tight-knit coastal market
- Why strong systems and early communication protect your reputation