Constructor: The knowledge you need to build 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.
Post 31: Site Update: Fences, Footings, and That Dewatering Reality Check
This update covers the boundary fence, why we had to redesign the footing, and the reason we can't pull the dewatering system out as early as we hoped (even though it hasn't yet been installed).
Post 30: Sheet Piling Done Right: Lessons on Vibration, Pre-Drilling, and Neighbours
Sheet piling can be noisy and disruptive, but it doesn't have to be a pain for you or your neighbours. In this post we break down how we managed vibration, saved money, and kept the peace, all while dealing with a high water table building site.
Post 29: Sheet Piling Installation
This post features a couple of short videos (no voiceover) highlighting two key stages of sheet‑piling installation: the pre‑drilling process and the final vibrating stage that seats the pile at the specified design RL.
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.
Our Checklists are chonky, and we know it. Here's Why
Yes, our checklists are long—and that’s on purpose. We're building tools that actually help you spot the issues, ask the right questions, and hold your builder to standard. This is just the beginning. Here's why the details matter—and where we’re heading next.
