Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with more than 24 years of experience in residential construction with a bachelors degree in Construction Management + Cert 4 in Waterproofing + WHS Officer
Constructor Insights for the week ending 28-09-2025
👉 Constructor’s week (28 Sep 2025): top story, quick rant, new reads, software pick, tune, and a YouTube pick.
Hilmer’s National Competition Policy—What It Means for Australian Homeowners
The Hilmer Report reshaped Australia’s economy by pushing fair competition across sectors—utilities, professions, and government services. In this post we explain what it set out to do, where it helps or harms homeowners, and how it still shapes costs, timing, and quality today.
What Is MEP? Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
MEP—Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing—keeps buildings safe, comfortable, and efficient. In this post we cover where MEP applies, what each discipline includes, who’s involved, and how design, coordination, and commissioning reduce rework and lower operating costs.
Can migration fix housing supply? Constructor Insights for the week ending 21-09-2025
🙈 Sorry (was a busy weekend) this was published later than normal. Catch up on Constructor’s highlights for the week ending 21-09-2025: the biggest news story, our latest posts & our software of the week.
C15: Your Ultimate Painting Inspection Checklist (from design to execution)
You don't need to be a painter to ensure a top finish on your new home. In this post we walk you through our painting checklist to help you oversee your builder's painting work, protect your investment, and ensure a best result.
C14 Checklist: The Homeowner’s Guide to Ceramic Tile Design & Installation
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.
C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!
The fixing stage is when plasterboard, cornices, joinery and tiling lock your home’s interior in place. I’ll walk you through the C12 Fixing Stage Checklist that helps you inspect gyprock, joinery, eaves, and tiling to avoid future issues.
