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
Post 21: Project 1: Early Works Update: DA Secured, Sheet Piling Next
We’ve secured DA approval and are lining up insurance, sheet piling, and dewatering. Lots of paperwork and coordination now—visible progress begins once sheet piling and dewatering start.
Post 20: Project 1: Site update: planning, surveys, and preparations before major works
Behind-the-scenes site update: tie-downs, groundwater tests, survey orders, and the cost trade-offs between sheet piling and secant piles—plus why dewatering and backup power are critical.
Acoustic Design Basics for Detached & Duplex Builds
Learn how sound travels, what STC means, and how to improve room acoustics and sound isolation in detached and duplex builds. Practical tips for shared walls, openings, and mechanical noise—without the fluff.
Post 19: Project 1 - Site Office Setup: Stairs, Power, Starlink and Next Steps
We secured the site office, installed power and Starlink networking, built solid set of stairs, and prepped approvals. Here’s an update on what’s done and what’s up next.
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.
