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
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.
Australia faces intertwined challenges of economic resilience and housing affordability. In this article we explore how strengthening local manufacturing can address these issues, offering solutions for a more stable and prosperous future.
Think construction drawings are just for the pros? Think again. Knowing the standard sizes helps you decode blueprints with confidence and keeps you in sync with your design and construction team.
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.
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.
