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
Cutting Red Tape & Private Certifiers — The Irony Is Strong with This One
Private certification was meant to speed up approvals. Now, decades later, industry groups are calling to “cut red tape” all over again. Have we come full circle? And at what cost to housing quality? A closer look at the irony behind faster builds and falling standards.
Can you negotiate your new home construction contract
Learn how to navigate base prices, lot premiums, and closing costs to secure the best deal on your dream home.
What Australia’s Timber Supply Means for Your New Home: The 2050 Forecast
Wondering whether timber will be available (or affordable) when you build? Learn what’s really going on in Australia’s timber supply—what’s growing, what’s shrinking, and how this impacts your home’s construction, materials, and long-term quality.
What happened in Residential Construction this week? 11-07-2025
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 11-07-2025
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.
