Connecting, Supporting, and Celebrating Small Businesses in the building industry
Are you a Tradie or Builder juggling business alone, a Couple sharing the load or the Lady behind the tradie holding it all together? We are here to support you and see you thrive.
Join our community of business owners who work IN and WITH the building industry. Building connections, collaborating without competition, and committed to achieving and celebrating each other’s success.
Connect to like-minded business owners, experts, opportunities, and resources to help you grow..



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COMMUNITY
Join our community to enjoy our monthly events & members-only perks
Monthly Events
Online and in person events where you'll build connections that will grow and support your business, and discover things you didn't even know you needed to know.
Social Club
Quarterly events for you, your employees, and families to re energize, build stronger relationships, improve motivation and have fun.
Resource Library
Membership portal access to tools and resources and get stuff done quicker and easier than ever before.
Member Directory
Making it easy for people to find and connect with you. Plus find the people and services you need to solve your challenges and stop thinking you have to do it on your own.
Your first event is on us! Yep, no charge for your first visit. Then it’s up to you to decide if we’re a good fit!
You may decide to continue as a visitor or become a member where you’ll get to promote your business and get access to even more events and resources.
We are an inclusive group with no limit on business categories. We believe in collaboration over competition.
Testimonials
Tick it Off Tuesday has been a huge help for me. Having the. Dedicated time helps me focus on the jobs I’ve been avoiding. I am amazed at how much I can achieve when I’m in the right space, both physically and mentally. Colleen provides the perfect blend of structure and flexibility, ensuring that every session is tailored to my individual needs.
I highly recommend ‘Tick it Off Tuesdays’ to anyone feeling bogged down by their backlog of tasks. It’s more than a service; it’s a weekly reset button that helps me reclaim my time and energy for the things that truly matter. Thank you, Building Connection, for helping me transform my dreaded to-do list into a done list!
Emma - Elliot Lane
I can’t say enough great things about Building Connections! This networking group has been invaluable in helping me grow my small business. Colleen, the founder, is absolutely wonderful—she’s incredibly supportive, approachable, and always ready to help. The group offers fantastic opportunities to connect with other professionals in the building industry, and their business strategy is truly impressive. If you’re looking for a supportive network to help your business thrive, I highly recommend Building Connections!
Kylie Abbas - Design By Artisian
I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received from Colleen and Phil through Building Connections. From the start, they’ve gone above and beyond to help me grow my business and strengthen relationships within the building industry.
Their knowledge, generosity, and genuine commitment to seeing others succeed has made a real difference. Whether it’s advice, introductions, or encouragement, their support has been consistent and impactful.
Thanks to them, I’ve built valuable connections that are already creating new opportunities. Highly recommend getting involved with Building Connections!!!
Matthew Shuttle - Shuttle Electrics
“Building Connections is a great way to expand your knowledge and network with the different aspects of your business. I found these events very helpful and applied the ideas which is great when you’re starting out or just need some direction. The environment is very friendly and well organised which works well when you’re busy”
Damian – Everline Connection
“A fun and easy-going session which gave us so many exciting ideas”
Symone
This event was exactly what I needed. It was fantastic talking to people in the same industry, who are so passionate about what they do! Colleen and Phil were very welcoming and made it easy to integrate in the group. I definitely will be back.
Chenaya Aston
Fantastic morning with Colleen from Building Connections at the ladies catch up. It was great to meet new people in the building industry and learn new skills to grow my business. Thank you to Amanda from Sprout Online too, it was a very informative session today.
Emma Lee
Such an informative session with very friendly and helpful women. Perfect for small business!
Bethany Sweetten
This is a great community of business owners who are passionate and eager to grow. Colleen is an excellent facilitator and her positivity flows through the group as she leads us to learning something valuable to apply in the business at every catchup. Happy to have visited the Ladies behind tradies meetup and looking forward to visiting again and building great connections through this group.
The purpose of the community is to remove isolation and improve the well-being of the building industry, so business owners have a positive impact on their teams, family, and wider community.
Beyond that Building Connections is on a mission to empower the ladies behind the tradies to elevate the status of those women that are seen as just doing the admin and position them as indispensable contributors to the building industry. — Colleen Sinclair Founder of Building Connections
