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
Minerals for Homes: Why Australia Must Nationalise Its Resource
Australia is short almost 400 000 homes and counting. Meanwhile, WA’s mines alone will tip $11 billion into state coffers this year—and far more into private hands. If we taxed resources like Norway, we could fund 40 000 new dwellings annually and end housing supply issues within ten years.
Building Faster Homes: What Homeowners Need to Know About Australia’s Housing Push
Australia’s push to build more houses faster aims to ease housing pressures, but what does it mean for homeowners? We break down the new plan, its challenges, and how it affects quality, costs, and your future home.
What happened in Residential Construction this week? 28-06-2025
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 28-06-2025
The Housing Fix We Desperately Need: Smarter Incentives, More Homes
Australia’s housing mess is boiling over. Smarter incentives could unlock 1.2 million new homes, cut rents, and create jobs. But only if done right.
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.
