Vasili, who runs Peleka Constructions, traces much of his working rhythm back to childhood. Long before it became a business, construction showed up in small, physical ways, like moving barrows of cement on a farm at around eight years old. It felt closer to play than a job at that age, but it stayed with him.
There was a familiarity to it even then, the repetition of lifting, shifting, and watching things take shape over time. What started as helping out slowly turned into an understanding of how building work actually moves, step by step, without much fuss.
As he grew older, that early exposure didn’t fade. It led to a decision to remain in the construction industry, given its steady presence and scope in Australia. The interest was less about chasing something new and more about continuing along a path that already felt natural.
Peleka Constructions now works across building projects, with new clients coming through ServiceSeeking.com.au, SEEK, and word of mouth. ServiceSeeking, in particular, has helped bring in jobs quickly, with enquiries that often lead to wider work once the first project is underway. One example started with a single job, then flowed into landscaping work and further client connections.
The way Vasili approaches his work reflects that same early grounding. He focuses on clear communication and attention to detail, keeping things straightforward on-site so clients know what to expect as the job progresses.
Running the business doesn’t rely on complex systems. A calculator sits at the centre of day-to-day estimating and planning, keeping things practical rather than elaborate.
Outside the work itself, motivation comes from staying attuned to what’s changing in construction. Reading about new technologies and methods keeps the industry in view, even when the work itself follows a steady, familiar pace.