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
Australia’s Housing Pipeline Is Stuck on One Drumbeat—Here’s How to Unblock It
Australia’s housing crunch is really a couple of stubborn bottlenecks. Fix the slowest step—approvals and tradie gaps—using Eli Goldratt’s Drum-Buffer-Rope rhythm, and watch rents relax as new homes finally flow. March to a new drum beat 🫳🎤
What is a Roof Purlin in Building and Construction?
Roof purlins are the hidden heroes holding your roof together. In this post we explain what they are, why they matter, and how to choose the right type.
What happened in Residential Construction this week? 13-06-2025
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 13-06-2025
Why the Government Loves Red Ink—and Your Rising Home Value
Money is just an IOU, so every federal surplus must come from our pockets. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) shows why Canberra keeps the budget in the red and nudges house prices ever higher to shore up stamp duty, CGT and land-tax flows. Here’s how it works.
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.
