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ANDRE DIETIKER BUILDING HISTORY: Andre finished school at 16 years old to begin his career as a tradesman. After struggling to find a start as a carpenter, the young school leaver’s persistence finally paid off. After enrolling in a practical TAFE course, Andre found a carpentry job with a neighbour where he gained experience in ‘the lot’ – brick laying, concreting, framing, plastering, wall/floor tiling and even electrical wires. The Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) training and apprenticeship scheme then helped him gain experience in a variety of fields by passing him to various contractors. He began with a city builder, gaining experience in commercial style building; followed by a timber frame carpenter and a larger development company building residential units, before winning apprentice of the year in his third year at HIA. Andre spent the next few years in his early twenties, working with a builder on architecturally designed houses and was given the huge responsibility of having to direct and work to finish four houses in a very short time after his boss, and great friend passed away. After this period of working fourteen hour days, seven days per week to get the jobs done, he took some much needed time off before jumping back on the hard slog work trail and getting his builder’s certificate. Andre’s proudest moment then came when he started his own company, ‘Insideout Construction’, with his father working as a landscaper under him. After a very challenging stint working as a foreman for a builder on some very high profile and wealthy estates around Sydney, he began working on his own company again, hiring four more contractors, doing renovations, bathrooms, deck pergolas and landscaping work. After fourteen years in the industry, Andre is still very enthusiastic about his work and believes working under pressure is still what he does best. BEST PROJECT: The most challenging project I have taken on is a 110 meter long x 2.5 meter high shock creted retaining wall. The wall was built on Iron rock ground which stopped us from having a strip footing. The Iron rock was unable to be penetrated. FRIENDS DESCRIPTIONS I would say that my friends would describe me in many different ways! I’m an honest, loyal and outgoing person who loves to make the most of every day! Some would say that I'm a bit of a prankster and I love to have a laugh. WHY COMPETE: I class myself as an all rounder. I can pretty much do every trade really well. So due to that, I would like to take my skills up against other tradesman from all over Australia. The guys that work with me, think I'm a smart ass, because I can do all of the other trades.
Michael Hutchence INXS- my favourite band Tiger Woods- golfer Kylie Minogue WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OFF? Getting old! WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN TEN YEARS? I don’t have a ten year plan, but I’m definitely looking forward to what will follow from this event , plus what might happen with work from this point with my business. Definitely successful and have a family. IF YOU HAD TO LIVE IN A TROPICAL ISLAND AND COULD ONLY TAKE THREE THINGS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? A beautiful woman, 100 foot Yacht, Petrol tank full of Vodka! FAVOURITE FOOD? Crumbed Veal Schnitzel with Potato Rosti Swiss dish with cream bean sauce and Klare Sauce (Gravy) - I’m a typical son of a Swiss chief. WORST FOOD? Egg Plant , Bananas , Pumpkin ,Lamb ! NAME ONE PERSON YOU NOT WANT TO LOCKED IN A ROOM WITH AND WHY? Kyle Sandiland, he needs to do a real mans day of work for the stupid pay he gets, any one can be loud mouth. He is just Kyle. Kevin Rudd, he would take my money & bore me to death. FOOTY CODE? AFL, NRL OR UNION? NRL PARRAMATTA EELS FAVOURITE SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? Tiger Woods He is the most amazing golfer in the world, he has amazing wife and earns millions every year, plus he plays on the best golf courses around the world. MOST HATED SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? LLeyton Hewitt- he stole my tennis racket when I was 10, because I beat him! FAVOURITE MOVIE? Zoolander When you were a teenager what posters did you have on your bedroom wall? Kurt Cobain poster, NoFX Band posters and skate boarding posters. TOP CHILDHOOD MEMORY? When I learned how to drive a moke car with rust right through the floor panels on my mums bosses farm. It looked like the Flinstones car without the motor.
I wanted to be a fireman & a pro lego champ. FAVOURITE PERSON? My best mate and his wife! HOBBIES/ PASTIMES? Golf, gym, drinking at the pub, fishing & wakeboarding. Being single; heading out with friends; boating; fast cars; typical boy stuff; big cook offs! ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR ANYTHING? Reversing a car trailer; My spaghetti Bol; Being an idiot and having fun; Having scratched CD’s in my car. FAVOURITE MOVIE STAR? Bruce Willis FAVOURITE MODEL? Miranda Kerr, or the one and only, ‘the body’, Elle.
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| JULIAN MCDONALD WORK HISTORY: He worked as a landscaper for eighteen months in the highly relaxed area, where he admits there was little to no work safety and he would turn up to the job in thongs! He fell in love with landscaping in Port Douglas, but returned to Melbourne where his girlfriend needed to finish her teaching degree. Jules then worked for two years with a small builder in the area and finished his apprenticeship, however kept busy on the weekends doing freelance landscaping. Soon after finishing his apprenticeship, Jules started his own landscaping business which he runs to this day, while also picking up many other trades along the way. BEST PROJECT: Gutting and completely remodelling and renovating my unit. It started as an absolute dump and I have designed and created a complete renovation including tiling, painting, new doors, installing kitchen & laundry, removing walls, plastering, plumbing, concreting and creating a courtyard and outdoor area. Fitting it in around running my own business has been challenging but it has given me a huge sense of achievement and satisfaction and coming home every night to my place makes it all worth it. FRIENDS DESCRIPTION: Funny, creative, outgoing, temperamental, inventive, determined, stubborn, big, sociable, upfront, honest. WHY COMPETE: To put my skills to the test, challenge myself and show what I've got; to prove to myself and others that I am a great tradie to go on TV; and for fun- it's a great opportunity to win why not?
Jamie Durie- because he’s an inspiration for business
Probably drowning, I’ve come close a couple of times! WHAT IS ONE OPPORTUNITY YOU LET PASS BY AND NOW REGRET? I never regret anything I do. I am a believer that everything happens for a reason. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN TEN YEARS? Surfing my way around the world. IF YOU HAD TO LIVE IN A TROPICAL ISLAND AND COULD ONLY TAKE THREE THINGS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? Spear gun, guitar and a surfboard. FAVOURITE FOOD? Any Cheese WORST FOOD? Mixed peel, if I were prime minister I would make it illegal to eat it. NAME ONE PERSON YOU NOT WANT TO BE LOCKED IN A ROOM WITH AND WHY? A librarian, I don’t believe in reading books! FOOTY CODE? AFL, NRL OR UNION? All are good FAVOURITE TEAM? Broncos, St Kilda FAVOURITE SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? Mark Occhilupo because he was a world champion after getting really fat and loosing his competitive edge, then had the best comeback of all time. I can relate to that. MOST HATED SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? Nathan Buckley, he has a square head! FAVOURITE MOVIE? The Bourne identity WHEN YOU WERE A TEENAGER, WHAT POSTERS DID YOU HAVE ON YOUR BEDROOM WALL? Mostly pictures of girls and surfing posters TOP CHILDHOOD MEMORY? Building skateboard ramps in the driveway at home. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? Either an actor or a builder. FAVOURITE PERSON? Me HOBBIES/ PASTIMES? Surfing, playing guitar, partying. ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR ANYTHING? Not yet FAVOURITE MOVIE STAR? Matt Damon FAVOURITE MODEL? Pamela Anderson |
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MATHEW HEATH Work history: Matthew left school at age 17 to work in a fish factory, filleting fish, however ended up doing most of the maintenance and repairs for the business which was much more up his alley. Matt then began a carpentry apprenticeship with his father, which changed the family business somewhat since they had to find more building work to accommodate the skills Matt needed to acquire for the apprenticeship. Before this, the business was mainly repairs, painting, rendering, modifications for the disable and renovations. After completing his apprenticeship, Matthew went to Alice Springs to work with his brother, Jarrod, in the construction/render/painting business, occasionally returning to Port Lincoln for work. Matthew then moved to Adelaide, where he met the love of his life, fiancée Chelsea, and set up his business ‘Heathy’s Rock Solid Construction’. Matthew was particularly proud, after his first ever apprentice, Mark Pierce became the HIA Carpentry Apprenticeship of the year in 2007. This year, Matt and his fiancée have moved to Port Lincoln to be part of a new family venture, building new homes throughout the Eyre Peninsula. Best Project: It was a renovation, inside and out, of a one hundred year old house in Adelaide and we ripped out all the interior ceilings and re framed them 500mm lower and gyped and flushed including solid cornice 125mm. We also replaced all the skirtings and architrave. FRIENDS DESCRIPTION: A top bloke! WHY COMPETE: From watching it on TV I know I can win! I have always done all the trades with my father (General Builder) and in my own business after that and I know it will make my Dad extremely proud. NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH AND WHY? Andrew Denton because he’s funny, witty, and knowledgeable and he’s got heaps to talk about, Bart Simpson –Classic, & my misses because she is awesome to be around and I would get shot if I had dinner with Bart without her! WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OFF? Great White Sharks
Never riding Motor Cross!! WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN TEN YEARS? Anywhere on earth as long as I am happy, healthy & horny! IF YOU HAD TO LIVE IN A TROPICAL ISLAND AND COULD ONLY TAKE THREE THINGS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? My bucket & spade to make a sandcastle & one carton of West End beer to make it interesting! FAVOURITE FOOD? Chinese WORST FOOD? Pate NAME ONE PERSON YOU NOT WANT TO LOCKED IN A ROOM WITH AND WHY? Rolf Harris because I’d go insane. FOOTY CODE? AFL, NRL OR UNION? AFL!!! FAVOURITE TEAM? West Coast Eagles FAVOURITE SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? Glen Jaauitge- ex-full back for West Coast Eagles. MOST HATED SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? Leytton Hewit FAVOURITE MOVIE? Trainspotting WHEN YOU WERE A TEENAGER WHAT POSTERS DID YOU HAVE ON YOUR BEDROOM WALL? Body boarding, beach, girls & motor bikes TOP CHILDHOOD MEMORY? Camping & motorbike riding with my family WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? Kindergarten teacher FAVOURITE PERSON? My fiancé HOBBIES/ PASTIMES? Fishing, motorbike riding, footy, swimming, body boarding, gardening, and making the yard look good with my dog ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR ANYTHING? I’m famous for everything in my own little world FAVOURITE MOVIE STAR? Mel Gibson FAVOURITE MODEL? Jennifer Hawkins |
| MIKE STONE WORK HISTORY: Mike began his working career as an apprentice mechanic at 16 years of age in Ripley, England. At 24 years old, Mike moved into the building game, working on the weekends with his father, a qualified builder. Transitioning from the shovel to concreting, Mike then became a general labourer on construction sites, helping out with a variety of trades, constantly asking questions and keeping a careful eye on what was going on around him. At the age of 26, Mike moved to Australia, taking up mechanics again to gain his Visa, and with the help of C & J Motor’s sponsorship, he made the move to South Australia. At age 28, Mike married his wife, Kim, was awarded his builders license and began setting up his own business, ‘All About Home Improvement’, which he still runs today. For the next eleven years, Mike worked in Adelaide at private houses and commercial sites. He built pergolas for Softwoods, while his wife built and supplied their dog kennels. The couple now love in Kaylan, SA, working for private houses and the Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure, servicing three schools, staff housing and two police stations. Kim and Mike married in 1993 and had their first and only son, Joe in 1995. BEST PROJECT: With every job I complete, if I can’t stand back and look at it and say, I’d be more than happy to pay for that; it’s not completed. So, I guess you could say that all my jobs are my best jobs. FRIENDS DESCRIPTION: They would describe me as warm, generous & funny and I'm definitely handy to know! WHY COMPETE: Because I've been watching the series this year & know that I'm as good, if not better. I've always prided myself on being a jack of all trades and it would be great to put it to the test. Also I live in the country and my work vehicle is a 1981 Nissan SWB. NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH AND WHY? Jack Black – because he likes to have a laugh & he’s a muso! WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OFF? Jealousy & failure WHAT IS ONE OPPORTUNITY YOU LET PASS BY AND NOW REGRET? The sale of our house in Magill, it needed about $20,000 spent on it & we chose to sell instead. Had we stayed & re-invested in the house it would be worth heaps since its only 10 mins from the city centre. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN TEN YEARS? Retired & living self-sufficiently. IF YOU HAD TO LIVE IN A TROPICAL ISLAND AND COULD ONLY TAKE THREE THINGS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? My guitar, my leatherman & my wife. FAVOURITE FOOD? Surf’n’turf WORST FOOD? Vegetarian NAME ONE PERSON YOU NOT WANT TO LOCKED IN A ROOM WITH AND WHY? Peter Hellier – I rarely enjoy his sense of humour, mostly I find him annoying. FOOTY CODE? AFL, NRL OR UNION? Union FAVOURITE TEAM? All Blacks FAVOURITE SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? John McEnroe – most entertaining to watch, he had a great passion for his chosen sport & he had the ability to come back & win after losing. MOST HATED SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? Strauny – again I don’t find him very funny, just annoying. FAVOURITE MOVIE? The Matrix – loved the concept. WHEN YOU WERE A TEENAGER WHAT POSTERS DID YOU HAVE ON YOUR BEDROOM WALL? AC/DC, Journey, Rush & Kiss TOP CHILDHOOD MEMORY? Sitting with my Granddad in his greenhouse watching him read his newspaper. I wasn’t allowed to speak until he had finished. I loved watching him & smelling the tomatoes growing on the vine. It still brings a real joy to my heart & tears to my eyes. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? A mechanic FAVOURITE PERSON? My wife Kim HOBBIES/ PASTIMES? Guitar, drums & playing music with my friends. ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR ANYTHING? My bum, I love it! FAVOURITE MOVIE STAR? Anthony Hopkins FAVOURITE MODEL? Jennifer Hawkins |
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AMY KENSETT THEATRE CREDITS INCLUDE… I AM OBSESSED WITH… I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT… MY FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY… I CHILL OUT BY… WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY… IN TEN YEARS I WANT TO BE… LOOKING BACK I WISH I HAD… MY BIGGEST WEAKNESS IS… I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO… I AM CURRENTLY READING… MY ATTITUDE TO LIFE IS … IF I COULD CHANGE THE WORLD I WOULD… MY HERO IS… MY FAVOURITE FOOD IS… MY FAVOURITE MOVIE IS… WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE… MY MUM ALWAYS SAID… |
| MIKE BROADBY WORK PROFILE: Urban City Concepts Pty Ltd – renovations/landscaping Brase Constructions Pty Ltd – new home constructions
1. My Wife – because we rarely get to have time alone together. WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OFF? WHAT IS ONE OPPORTUNITY YOU LET PASS BY AND NOW REGRET? I have no regrets, everything happens for a reason. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN TEN YEARS? Have a successful business which can afford me a quality family life. IF YOU HAD TO LIVE IN A TROPICAL ISLAND AND COULD ONLY TAKE THREE THINGS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? 1, 2 & 3 - My Wife & 2 kids. FAVORITE FOOD? WORST FOOD? Green Vegetables. NAME ONE PERSON YOU NOT WANT TO LOCKED IN A ROOM WITH AND WHY? My Dad because he is a 50 cigarette per day smoker. FOOTY CODE? AFL, NRL OR UNION? FAVORITE TEAM? Richmond Tigers. Craig Lowndes because he is a top driver and a top bloke. MOST HATED SPORTING IDENTITY AND WHY? I don’t have one. FAVORITE MOVIE? Anything Jackie Chan. WHEN YOU WERE A TEENAGER WHAT POSTERS DID YOU HAVE ON YOUR BEDROOM WALL? Some blonde bimbo. TOP CHILDHOOD MEMORY? Christmas morning when whole family gets together. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? I wanted to be an astronaut. FAVORITE PERSON? My Wife HOBBIES/ PASTIMES? Just work for the moment ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR ANYTHING? Not Yet FAVORITE MOVIE STAR? Jackie Chan FAVORITE MODEL? Jennifer Hawkins |
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