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
What happened in Residential Construction this week? 25-07-2025
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 25-07-2025
Can You Lay Dirty Bricks? What the Standards Say and What You Should Do If It Happens
Can muddy bricks be laid? This post breaks down what the Australian Standards, NCC, and best practices say—and what to do if it’s happened on your build. The answer isn’t as clear-cut as you might expect.
Macro Reforms to Tame Housing Costs: Can APRA Step In?
House prices are rising fast, but macroprudential tools—like lending caps on investors—could help level the playing field for owner-occupiers.
What happened in Residential Construction this week? 18-07-2025
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 18-07-2025
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.
