In The Spotlight: Building Doors Podcast

In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan speaks with our MD Ryza Garbacz, about leadership, legacy, and the future of Australian manufacturing.

Ryza reflects on his journey from sweeping floors in a small Sunshine Coast workshop to leading structural steel delivery on major infrastructure projects. The conversation explores what authentic leadership looks like in practice, why apprenticeships remain critical to the industry’s future, and how long-term investment in people builds loyalty, capability, and resilience.

The episode also examines the role of regional manufacturing, the importance of mentoring young talent, and how a strong culture can help future-proof Australia’s workforce at a time of sustained infrastructure demand.

This discussion offers practical insight for apprentices, business owners, and industry leaders who care about building capability, strengthening sovereign industry, and creating sustainable pathways for the next generation.

Watch the full episode below.