Webinar 3:
The Numbers That Matter

In this Scaffolding Playbook webinar, we unpack the numbers that really matter in a scaffolding business. From protecting margin and tracking labour productivity, to managing gear, quoting properly, and understanding where profit quietly disappears, this session is packed with practical advice from people who know the industry. A must watch for any scaffolding business that wants to price with more confidence, improve productivity, and stay in control of their jobs.

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📅 Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
🕒 Time: 2:00 - 2:45 pm (NZ Time) or 12:00 - 12:45 (AEST Time)
📍 Online
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Where is profit is often lost, how to keep jobs on track, why labour productivity matters, and how better systems can help owners and managers see problems earlier. A valuable watch for anyone wanting to run a more controlled, profitable, and resilient scaffolding business.
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Know your numbers early.
Outdated quotes kill margin.
Labour productivity matters.
Systems prevent surprises
Culture drives performance.
Winning work must still make money.

Big thanks to our speakers Phil Whiteman & David Crowley for sharing their expert insights with us

PHILLIP WHITBREAD
GIA SCAFFOLD

From graphic designer to scaffold business owner – 30 years in the making. Phil started on swing stages in 1996, worked his way up through leading hand, supervisor, sales, safety, and management with some of Queensland's biggest scaffold names. Now he runs GIA Scaffold. His biggest lesson? Simplify, simplify, simplify. In this session, he'll share what actually changed when he stepped out of corporate and into his own business – and why overthinking kills perspective.

David Crowley
Scafit

Coming from an agriculture background, Dave took a leap into scaffolding 20 years ago—and built a thriving business with 50+ staff. He knows what it takes to start, grow, and sustain a successful scaffolding company. For Dave, it’s all about cash flow, knowing your numbers, and having a solid plan. Mistakes happen, but if you’re tracking productivity, learning fast, and staying accountable, you’ll stay ahead. When it comes to leadership, Dave is clear—culture starts at the top, and the right culture drives the right outcomes