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? 25-04-2025
Catch up on the latest insights from Constructor for the week ending 25-04-2025
C13A The Waterproofing Design Checklist
Internal waterproofing failures are one of the most expensive and frustrating issues in residential builds. This guide explains how to use the C13A Waterproofing Design Checklist to get it right the first time — protecting your time, budget, and build quality.
We Ask ChatGPT To Review: Balance Design & Construction
We ask ChatGPT for its unbiased review of home builder Balance Design & Construction. Read on to learn what it had to say.
The Cantillon Effect: Why Australia’s Housing Market Favours the Wealthy (And How to Fight Back)
House prices soar while wages stagnate—but the real villain isn’t just supply and demand. The Cantillon Effect explains how money creation enriches banks and investors first, leaving everyday Australians scrambling. Here’s how it works—and how to protect yourself.
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.
