Speaking & Industry Events

Ian Wholohan delivers practical, commercially grounded presentations for builders, construction leaders and industry associations.

No motivational fluff.
No theory detached from site reality.
Just clear, experience-backed insight that builders can apply immediately.

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  • Ian’s presentations are:

    • Direct

    • Practical

    • Experience-based

    • Focused on commercial discipline

    • Designed for real-world construction businesses

    Attendees leave with:

    • Clear understanding of hidden commercial risks

    • Actionable pricing and documentation insights

    • A sharper awareness of dispute prevention

    • Practical tools to strengthen their business

  • The Three Sinkholes in Construction Businesses

    Most construction businesses don’t fail because of one dramatic mistake. This keynote identifies the hidden commercial risks that quietly undermine capable builders and outlines practical ways to address them early.

    Variation Discipline: Protecting Margin in a Tight Market

    Variations are one of the most common sources of lost profit and dispute. Designed to give builders confidence and structure around variation management.

    Before It Escalates: Early Intervention in Construction Risk

    Disputes rarely appear overnight. This presentation explores:

    • Early warning signs

    • Communication reset strategies

    • Evidence triage principles

    • How to protect commercial position before legal escalation


  • Ian regularly tailors sessions to specific audiences, including:

    • Master Builders Association chapters

    • Housing Industry Association events

    • Trade supplier breakfasts

    • Regional business chambers

    • Construction leadership teams

    Topics can be adapted to reflect local industry conditions and emerging regulatory changes.

Ian Wholohan

Speaker Biography

Ian Wholohan is the founder of The Business Builder and a construction business advisor working across ACT and NSW. With more than 30 years’ experience in residential and commercial building, manufacturing and transport operations, Ian specialises in helping builders strengthen commercial discipline, improve pricing maturity and reduce dispute risk. Known for his straight-talking, practical approach, Ian draws on lived experience to help construction businesses become more profitable, sustainable and resilient.

If you are hosting an industry event and want commercially relevant, builder-focused insight, get in touch to discuss your audience and objectives.

Strong businesses don’t wait for crisis.

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