Interview with Nic De Luca and Ben De Luca | S6EP08

In this episode of The Development Drum, father and son duo Nic and Ben De Luca reflect on over three decades of growth, evolution, and long-term legacy within the Queensland property and construction sectors. Nic shares a candid look at building De Luca Corporation from the ground up, highlighting the core values, authentic leadership, and relationship-first mindset that have guided the group across multiple market cycles. Ben discusses his personal career journey, including pivotal years spent gaining experience interstate, before returning to launch the business’s residential apartment division, Fingerprint. Together, they explore the rewarding dynamics of working side-by-side, navigating the balance between work and well-being, and their shared commitment to community impact through philanthropy. It’s an inspiring conversation on mentorship, structural discipline, and what it takes to shape an enduring family legacy.

Guest Bio:

Nic De Luca is the Founder and Managing Director of De Luca Corporation, steering the Queensland-based property group for over 30 years across commercial, industrial, childcare, and residential sectors. Holding a Bachelor of Construction Management, he leads the group’s development, investment, and construction divisions with an authentic, relationship-driven approach. Nic is also deeply committed to philanthropy through his 20-year board tenure with Youngcare and the De Luca Charitable Foundation.

Ben De Luca is the Residential and Childcare Director at De Luca Corporation, overseeing the group’s early learning portfolio and heading their residential division, Fingerprint. With a Bachelor of Property Economics from QUT and a background in large-scale mixed-use projects, Ben brings a design-conscious, detail-driven focus to apartment living, continuing De Luca’s long-term legacy in the South East Queensland market.

Connect with Nic De Luca and Ben De Luca:

• LinkedIn:
  • Nic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-de-luca-64422510/
  • Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-de-luca-48b093209/
• Website: https://deluca.com.au/

About Your Host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland, a role she has held since 2018. She brings extensive experience in policy, stakeholder engagement, and research, and has played a key role in shaping state and local government policy. Kirsty is passionate about driving positive change in the development industry to create greener, smarter, and more resilient communities.

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