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Payapps dinners raise $3,100 for MATES in Construction

Payapps dinners raise $3,100 for MATES in Construction

Payapps recently hosted two exclusive construction industry dinners in Brisbane and Melbourne, bringing together over 60 leaders to discuss leadership, trust and collaboration. These events provided a platform for sharing insights, fostering connections and giving back to the industry.

As part of the evenings’ success, Payapps donated $50 per attendee to MATES in Construction, contributing a total of $3,100 to support mental health and wellbeing initiatives in the construction sector. This reflects Payapps’ commitment to improving construction processes and supporting the people who make up this vital industry.

Leadership insights from sporting greats

The dinners featured keynote speakers Wayne Bennett, one of the most successful NRL coaches, and Michael Voss, a premiership-winning AFL captain and coach. Drawing on their extensive careers in elite sport, both shared invaluable lessons about leadership, teamwork and resilience.

Wayne Bennett captivated the Brisbane audience with his insights on building trust and fostering collaboration, while Michael Voss inspired attendees in Melbourne with his strategies for overcoming resistance to change and empowering teams. These lessons resonated strongly with construction leaders facing similar challenges in managing large, diverse teams and navigating complex projects.

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Addressing construction’s challenges

The construction industry relies heavily on collaboration between main contractors and subcontractors. Challenges such as managing progress claims, addressing contract variations and ensuring clear communication are common pain points.

These dinners offered attendees a unique opportunity to reflect on how principles like trust, communication and teamwork – so critical in sport – can also transform construction projects. Payapps’ cloud-based platform embodies these principles, streamlining progress claims, reducing disputes and fostering better collaboration across the supply chain.

Looking ahead

These dinners are part of Payapps’ broader mission to simplify construction processes and strengthen relationships across the supply chain. By fostering trust, transparency and collaboration, Payapps helps construction businesses work smarter, not harder.

Now part of Autodesk, Payapps remains focused on supporting the construction sector – not just with innovative technology but also by investing in the people driving the industry forward.

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