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
A Fab New Deal?: Constructor Insights for the week ending 07-09-2025
Catch up on Constructor’s highlights for the week ending 07-09-2025: the biggest news story, our latest posts & our software of the week.
You Are the Product: The Profit Machine Behind AI and Your Data (Post 4 of 6)
In earlier posts we looked at your privacy, bias, and algorithmic nudges. Now, we discuss surveillance capitalism—a system where your behaviour, emotions, even attention become commodities—and reveal how AI deepens this invisible exploitation.
Wealth Transfers in Australia: What Inheritances and Gifts Really Mean for Homeowners
In 2018, Australians passed on about $120 billion in wealth — roughly 90% via inheritances, not gifts. Average inheritances were ~$125k (median $45k), typically received in your 50s. Here’s what this means for homeowners and first-home buyers.
Ultimate Guide to Termite Barriers for Australian Homeowners
Learn how termite barriers protect your home—from physical mesh to chemical options like Kordon. This guide walks Aussie homeowners through types, installation, maintenance, costs, and why it’s like insurance for your home.
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.
