What’s Working NOW to Grow a High-End Building Company in a Broken Market

  • Scale profitably, lead confidently, and systemise your way out of chaos — even as trust crumbles, AI reshapes the game, and the old way of getting clients stops working.
  • Thu 22nd & Fri 23rd May, Park Hyatt Auckland

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The economy’s shaky. Margins are tighter. Clients are more cautious.
And thanks to the builders who’ve gone bust — taking deposits, disappearing mid-project, and leaving disasters behind — trust in the industry is at an all-time low.

These days, clients don’t call you — they RESEARCH you.
They check your website. Scroll your socials.
If you don’t have a strong online presence that builds trust fast… You don’t even make the shortlist.

Meanwhile, the most profitable builders are adapting.
They’re using AI to launch campaigns, test offers, and dominate their markets at speed.
If you’re not doing the same — you’re falling behind.

That’s why we created the 2025 Growth Summit for Residential Builders.
A 2-day in-person event for growth-minded builders doing $2M–$5M+ who want to scale with confidence — with better systems, better marketing, and a business that doesn’t fall apart without them.

Over the last 21 years, we've helped over 2,500+ residential building business owners implement proven systems that have generated:

$7 billion

In Total Member Revenue

$1.5 Billion

In Gross Profit

87

House Of The Year Award Winners

What You’ll Walk Away With

Tools, insights, and strategies to grow a high-performing building company — even in today’s volatile market.

The Strategic Marketing Shift That Builds Trust and Fills Your Pipeline

Learn how today’s best builders are positioning themselves to win high-value projects before the first phone call — using content, branding, and AI to create an online presence that builds trust fast and attracts quality leads without racing to the bottom on price.

The Team Systems That Take You Out of the Day-to-Day

Discover how to structure your org chart, simplify decision-making, and build a team that thinks and acts without relying on you to solve every problem. We’ll show you how to shift from being the engine to being the leader.

The Financial Framework to Protect Profit at Scale

We’ll break down how successful builders are managing cash flow, controlling WIP, and pricing projects to maintain 20%+ margins — even with rising costs and multiple jobs running at once

A 90-Day Action Plan You’ll Actually Execute

Leave with a clear plan — built for your business, not someone else’s — that helps you focus on what matters most and move fast on the next critical decisions. No generic templates. Just real priorities, locked in.

Speakers & Roundtable Experts


AGENDA

HERE'S WHAT WE'LL BE COVERING OVER THE 2 DAYS:

  • Day 1 - Thursday

    May 22nd

  • Day 2 - Friday

    May 23rd

  • Start your day moving and talking with builders who are playing the game at the highest level. This session is designed to break down the isolation that often comes with leadership — and build genuine connections that matter.

    Builders Summit

  • Marti breaks down what separates companies that scale with systems from those stuck in survival mode. You’ll learn what high-performing builders do differently — from mindset to team structure — and how to apply it in your own business.

    Builders Summit

  • Justin shares exactly how he shifted from financial stress to consistent profit. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the systems, mindset changes, and referral strategies that helped him turn a struggling business into a stable, growing operation.

    Builders Summit

  • This session breaks down the numbers, strategies, and decisions behind major breakthroughs from real TPB members. You’ll see how other builders have overcome financial pressure, team issues, and operational chaos — and what you can take from their success.

    Builders Summit

  • Speakers

    • Lloyd Godfrey
    • David Baker (RapidQS)
    • Richard Fairbairn
    • Brad Cooke

      Your team can be your biggest asset — or your biggest headache. In this interactive roundtable, we’ll unpack how real builders are building profitable teams and quoting with confidence, without being the bottleneck. We’ll go deep on:.

      • Estimating and pricing systems that protect your margin
      • The mindset shift from “doing everything” to “leading a team”
      • How to build a self-managing team that gets results without you watching over them
      • Lessons from qualified Quantity Surveyors and building company owners doing $6M–$8M+ per year with lean, systemised teams

    Builders Summit

  • In these small-group sessions, you’ll hear directly from builders who’ve tackled the same roadblocks you’re facing now. Choose a topic at a table that speaks to your biggest challenge — and walk away with real ideas you can act on immediately.

    Builders Summit

  • Some of the best strategies come from casual conversations with people who get it. Over drinks, connect with builders who’ve been where you are — and have insight that could shape your next move.

    Builders Summit

  • Start your day moving and talking with builders who are playing the game at the highest level. This session is designed to break down the isolation that often comes with leadership — and build genuine connections that matter.

    Builders Summit

  • Proudly sponsored by Mitre 10 Trade

    • Freddie challenges the idea that growth requires burnout. He’ll teach you how to lead a high-performing building company without sacrificing your health, time, or family — and how to define success on your own terms.

    Builders Summit

  • Cost-Plus or Fixed Price? If you’re managing multiple high-value projects, this session will help you choose the right contract model — and build the systems around it to protect your profit and cash flow.

    Builders Summit

  • In these small-group sessions, you’ll hear directly from builders who’ve tackled the same roadblocks you’re facing now. Choose a table that speaks to your biggest challenge — and walk away with real ideas you can act on immediately.

    Builders Summit

  • You’ll walk through a guided process to identify the top insights from the summit and turn them into a focused plan. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to execute over the next 90 days to create momentum and real results.

    Builders Summit

  • This final session gives you space to breathe, reflect, and fine-tune your next steps. On the water — away from distractions — you’ll connect with other builders, lock in your plan, and walk away with clarity for what comes next.

    Builders Summit


We've already helped 2,500+ BUILDERS take back control of their time and boost their margins...

Ben T (Twizel): Runs a $10M residential construction company working just 4 days per week.

Stu B (Ashburton): Gone from jobs around $500k to ones over $2 million.

Pete L (Auckland): Went from a 15% GP with less than 5% net profit to doing projects at 25% GP.

“Recommend you come along if you’re interested in improving and creating better systems for your business. The main thing that TPB has done for me, has been the ability to create free time. I can go away at 3pm and go to rugby and not have to worry and no phone calls. We’ve gone from jobs that are around $500k to ones over $2 million.”
Stu B, Ashburton

“We went from 15% GP with less than 5% net profit, to doing projects at 25% GP. I bought back 80 hours by hiring the right team – now I work 60 hours instead of 100. When we started, we had no systems and I felt overwhelmed. Now, we’re actually succeeding.”
Pete L, Auckland

Get Your Tickets Today

Choose Your Option Below:

  • 2-Day Ticket – TPB Members

  • ✔️ Access to all sessions & activities
  • ✔️ Workbook and all tools/resources
  • ✔️ 90 Day Game Plan - Customised to your business
  • ✔️ Morning Tea & Lunch both days
  • ✔️ Thurs networking event 5pm–7pm at Dr Rudi’s (inc Drinks and canapes)
  • ✔️ Fri harbour cruise 2pm–4pm (inc Drinks and canapes)
  • ✔️ Pre & Post-Event online workshops to make sure you get the most from the event
  • ✔️ Exclusive WhatsApp Summit Group
  • ❌ ½ day videography shoot at your work site (Inc promo video for your business & head shots of your staff.)
  • ❌ 1-on-1 coaching session
  • $690.00
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  • 2-Day Ticket – Non Members

  • ✔️ Access to all sessions & activities
  • ✔️ Workbook and all tools/resources
  • ✔️ 90 Day Game Plan - Customised to your business
  • ✔️ Morning Tea & Lunch both days
  • ✔️ Thurs networking event 5pm–7pm at Dr Rudi’s (inc Drinks and canapes)
  • ✔️ Fri harbour cruise 2pm–4pm (inc Drinks and canapes)
  • ✔️ Pre & Post-Event online workshops to make sure you get the most from the event
  • ✔️ Exclusive WhatsApp Summit Group
  • ❌ ½ day videography shoot at your work site (Inc promo video for your business & head shots of your staff.)
  • ❌ 1-on-1 coaching session
  • $1380

  • 2-Day Gold Tickets (Limit 5)

  • ✔️ Access to all sessions & activities
  • ✔️ Workbook and all tools/resources
  • ✔️ 90 Day Game Plan - Customised to your business
  • ✔️ Morning Tea & Lunch both days
  • ✔️ Thurs networking event 5pm–7pm at Dr Rudi’s (inc Drinks and canapes)
  • ✔️ Fri harbour cruise 2pm–4pm (inc Drinks and canapes)
  • ✔️ Pre & Post-Event online workshops to make sure you get the most from the event
  • ✔️ Exclusive WhatsApp Summit Group
  • ✔️ ½ day videography shoot at your work site (Inc promo video for your business & head shots of your staff.)
  • ✔️ 1-on-1 coaching session
  • $4995

Register Now — Get 4 Practical Bonuses That Help You Hire Better, Price Smarter, and Lead with Clarity

When you join the 2025 Growth Summit, you’re not just attending an event — you’re walking away with tools you can use immediately to strengthen your business from the ground up.

BONUS #1 COMPREHENSIVE QUOTES PRICING CALculator ($500 value)

Price jobs faster and more accurately with our proven spreadsheet system.
 From overheads to landscaping, this tool helps you quote with confidence and protect your margins.

BONUS #2 Employee ONboarding HANDBOOK ($400 VALUE)

Our complete hiring and onboarding system — job ad templates, onboarding checklists, and culture-setting tools — so new hires hit the ground running and stick around.

BONUS #3 AI Hiring Assistant: Smarter Recruitment on Autopilot ($150+ Value)

Get exclusive access to TPB’s AI-powered Hiring Agent.
 It writes job ads, shortlists top candidates, and generates tailored interview questions — so you can hire the right person without wasting time.

BONUS #4 Two Networking Sessions: Thursday mingler + Friday Harbour Cruise ($400 VALUE)

Kick back Thursday night at Dr Rudi’s in the Viaduct—rooftop views, cold brews, good yarns. Perfect spot to relax and connect after a big day. Then Friday, jump on the Ocean Eagle for a 2-hour cruise around the Waitematā. Refine your 90-day plan, share insight, and walk away with clarity, confidence, and the right connections to back it all up.

Our No-Risk Guarantee

If you walk away from the Growth Summit without practical clarity on what’s holding your business back — and what to focus on next to grow profitably — just let us know. We’ll refund your full investment, no questions asked.

Because if it’s not useful, it’s not worth paying for.

This Event Isn’t for Everyone — and That’s the Point

The Growth Summit is intentionally limited to 100 residential building business owners with established operations.
 It’s designed for builders who are already up and running — and ready to go further, smarter.

You’ll get the most from this event if:

→ You’re running a building company with $2M+ annual revenue

→ You lead a team of 5 or more, and want to step out of day-to-day decision-making

→ You’re done guessing — and want to lead with clearer numbers, systems, and strategy

→ You want to attract better clients, protect your margins, and grow without burning out

This is a working room — not a motivational seminar.
 Come prepared to think, question, and walk away with clearer direction for your next stage of growth.

A Venue Where Builders Become Industry Leaders

The Park Hyatt Auckland

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Perfectly situated on Auckland’s waterfront, the Park Hyatt offers unparalleled convenience and luxury for out-of-town guests. Nestled along Wynyard Quarter’s Lighter Basin, the hotel provides stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour. You can enjoy four distinctive restaurants and bars, versatile event spaces, a rejuvenating day spa, a 25-metre infinity pool, and a fully equipped fitness centre—all within a stunning waterfront residence.
Click here to get your special TPB 2-Day Summit accommodation rate.

FAQs

Everything You Need to Know Before the 2025 Growth Summit

Park Hyatt Hotel, 99 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May 2025

Workshop sessions Thursday 8.30am – 3pm, Networking event 5pm-7pm
Workshop sessions Friday 8.30am – 1pm, Boat Cruise 2pm – 4pm

  • 2x days at the Growth Summit (Thursday & Friday)
  • Morning Tea both days
  • Lunch both days
  • Workbook and all tools and resources from the sessions and activities
  • Thursday evening networking event 5pm – 7pm at Dr Rudi’s roof top bar, drinks and canapes included
  • Friday afternoon harbour cruise 2pm – 4pm – drinks and canapes included
  • Builders Game Plan – walk away from the Growth Summit with a 90-Day plan
  • Pre Event planning online webinar to make sure you get the most from the event
  • Post event online workshop to make sure you get the most from the event

This summit is for residential builders who own or operate a building company — especially those in leadership roles, decision-makers, or team members driving growth, systems, and profitability.

Bring your team, bring your business partner, bring the person who’s in the trenches with you — but know this:
It’s a no-BS, full-transparency business workshop designed to challenge how you lead, grow, and scale.

  • Candid stories and strategies from builders operating at a high level
  • Practical systems you can apply — no fluff, no theory
  • Real conversations with others who are serious about building better businesses
  • A chance to get clear on what’s working now and what your next moves should be
  • A tighter network of builders you can lean on long after the summit ends

Auckland Airport offers a range of transport options including buses, taxis, shuttles, and car rentals.
Visit Auckland Airport’s Transport Hub for up-to-date options.

If you can’t attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else — just let us know at least 20 days before the event (a $75 admin fee applies).

If you prefer, we can convert your ticket into a TPB voucher to be used within 12 months. The voucher is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please contact karla@theprofessionalbuilder.com to arrange a transfer or voucher.

Contact Us
Level 10/11 Britomart Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Event planner – Karla Farrar
GM Marketing & Partnerships
karla@theprofessionalbuilder.com
Ph: +64 21 877 817

Event co-ordinator – Lucy Holder
lucy@theprofessionalbuilder.com
Ph: +64 21 126 3490

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