The event at a glance
When: October 2026
Where: Hyde Melbourne Place
Who: Homeowners. Property investors. Organisations
Tickets: Limited First Release Soon
Bonus: Building Survival Kit curated by BPL
- Workshop
- Builder Panel
- Live Q&A
- Speed Dates
- Drinks & Canapes
- Building Survival Kit
This event is for you if...
- You’re planning a renovation, extension, new home or property development.
- You’re still exploring ideas and want to understand your options before making expensive decisions.
- You’re already working through plans or design and want to make sure your budget, brief and building pathway are aligned.
- You’re comparing builders or quotes and aren’t sure how to tell the difference between them.
- You want to understand what should be resolved before approaching a builder or signing a contract.
- You want to know what questions to ask, what warning signs to look for and how to make more informed decisions.
- You want the chance to meet builders in person and get a feel for who may actually be the right fit for your project.
- You’d rather spend one day becoming more informed now than spend the next few years wondering whether you made the wrong call.
BUILDERS, DESIGNERS AND SUPPLIERS WE WORK WITH
Months on the design. Hours on the people you'll trust build it.
You can have the architect, the mood boards, the renders, and still end up on the wrong path. Building comes down to decisions: who you trust, who you hire, what you sign, what you buy, and when.
- Different answers from every builder
- Quotes you can't compare
- A budget that may not match the design
- No idea who to trust
Every builder is independently vetted by Build Play Live. No commissions, no referral fees. Fully independent.
So, what exactly is Speed Date Your Builder™?
One day. Real builders. Real conversations. Better decisions.
Speed Date Your Builder™ brings homeowners, builders, designers and building experts into one room so you can understand the building process, ask the questions you’ve been carrying around for months and meet hand-selected builders before deciding who may be the right fit for your project.
You’ll hear from builders, designers and industry experts.
You’ll see real building challenges unpacked.
You’ll ask the questions most homeowners are too afraid to ask.
And you’ll meet the people who could shape your project for years to come.
Bring every question. Leave with answers.
The three things you need to build better.
01
Choose your pathway
Not every builder delivers projects in the same way.
Your project may suit a custom builder, volume builder, turnkey builder, renovation specialist or design-and-construct model.
You’ll understand how the different pathways work, where they create value, where they can limit choice and which pathway may best suit your project, budget and expectations.
02
Build the right team
A successful project is never delivered by one person.
You may need a builder. You need a team.
Learn when to bring a builder into the design process, how to keep your design aligned with your budget, what needs to be resolved before tender and how builders and designers can work together more effectively.
03
Source Smarter
Client-supplied materials can create flexibility, choice and potential savings.
They can also create delays, gaps in responsibility and unexpected costs.
Learn what you may be able to supply yourself, what should remain within the builder’s scope, where savings may be possible and where the risks sit.
What happens on the day
A morning workshop, an unfiltered panel, then the speed dates.
The industry workshop
A morning session for industry to get the inside track and workshop how we can support clients better come along if you are a Interior Designer or decorator, Real Estate Agent, Property Manager, Business owner, Architect, Developer, or aspiring developer.
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Before You Swipe Right
In our 1.5hr workshop over 4 bespoke sessions with Kribashini you will learn what you need to know and how to prepare to and put in place before you approach or hire a builder.
- Know Your Type
- Build Your Dating Profile
- The Pre-Date Checklist
- Green Flag or Red Flag?
Builders Unfiltered
An honest panel on pricing, contracts, communication and what builders wish homeowners understood.
Plus a live audience Q&A, bring every question.
Speed Date Your Builder™
Fill your dance card and have facilitated conversations with hand-selected builders, then drinks and canapés.
- Drinks & canapés to close
Every week we hear the same words. "I wish we'd known this before we started."
Bring every question. Leave with Answers.
October 2026 · Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
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Created by someone who knows the industry from the inside.
Kribashini Hannon
MOPM (Dist.), BBSc Founder, Build Play Live
Kribashini brings technical, strategic and commercial insight to homeowners navigating complex building decisions.
Speed Date Your Builder™ was created to bring the conversations homeowners need out from behind closed doors and into one room, before the expensive decisions are made.
20+
years in construction
100%
independent, no commissions
3
staged advisory services
"I wish we'd known this before we started."
The sentences we hear every week from people who'd already signed.
Here's what it sounds like when they don't have to say it.
20+
year's experience
$0
commissions taken
$500k
saved for clients
1000+
supported clients decisions
8+
disputes avoided
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We were so impressed and thankful after we met with Kribashini. She was professional, extremely knowledgeable and had some great insights. She thinks outside the box and made suggestions we had not even considered. Most of all she is very friendly and took her time to guide us through the process.
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Kribashini is at her best when sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience, a truly amazing mentor and coach!! I highly recommend her Program for everyone who wants to get involved in their building and construction process. You absolutely want Kribashini with you, on your site, when you build.
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Kribashini offers a wealth of knowledge, experience, and consideration. From the first time we spoke, I knew I had to engage her - she immediately gave us direction and addressed our blind spots. Kribashini understands every aspect of the building journey through lived experience. Most of all, she is a wonderful, supportive and a delightful person to have on our team.
Questions, andswered.
Still not sure its for you?
Start here then bring the rest on the day
Who is Speed Date Your Builder™ For?
Homeowners and property investors planning a renovation, extension, new home or development.
You can attend whether you’re still exploring ideas, already working through design or beginning to compare builders and quotes.
Do I need to have started designing?
No. The earlier you understand your pathway, budget and team, the more useful the event will be.
Will builders try to sell to me?
No. It's curated educational experience built around genuine conversations and finding the right fit. We take no commissions or referral fees.
Can I bring my partner?
Yes. Better Together tickets will be available for two people sharing the building journey.
What happens when I join the waitlist?
You'll get confirmation, then first access to First Release tickets before the public launch.
