Constructor Insights: Week Ending 24-08-2025
Catch up on Constructor’s highlights for the week ending 24-08-2025: the biggest news story, our latest Software of the Week, and a quirky Tech Spotlight for good measure.
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Catch up on Constructor’s highlights for the week ending 24-08-2025: the biggest news story, our latest Software of the Week, and a quirky Tech Spotlight for good measure.
Cambridge Analytica collapsed in 2018, but its methods never died. Former staff and investors re-emerged in new firms—Emerdata, Auspex, and Data Propria—still using psychological profiling and micro-targeting to influence politics. Same game, same players, new names - your the target!
Ever noticed that black layer in your walls? It’s likely a damp proof course (DPC)—a barrier protecting your home from rising damp, mould, and structural damage. Learn what a DPC is, how it works, and why it’s required for maintaining a safe, dry home environment.
Cambridge Analytica wasn’t just a scandal, it was a preview of how data could be weaponised. In this first post of our six-part series, we break down how they pulled it off—and why the same tactics still shape what you think, how you vote, and what you see online.
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 17-08-2025
Australia’s disaster responses often forget one key thing — housing was already broken before the floodwaters hit. This blog breaks down the 2025 national report on housing, homelessness, and disasters, and what it means for future homeowners and residents across the country.
Brand-new homes are flooding—and it's not just bad luck. From minimum slab heights and poor drainage to disappearing inspections and planning failures, this post breaks down why it's happening and what builders, certifiers, and buyers must do to stop it.
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the news week ending 09-08-2025
Planning ceramic tiling in your new home? The C14 Ceramic Tile Design & Installation Checklist is your step-by-step guide to getting it right the first time. From material selection to installation quality checks, we break it down so you can protect your investment and avoid costly rework.