Everyone has an opinion, and here’s ours. With a touch of humour, we explore residential construction and life’s quirks, surrounded by like-minded folks.
We’ve grown accustomed to flashy kitchens and sleek "hamptons style" façades, but what about the hidden quality issues? In this article we discuss why Australian builders and their directors must be held accountable for delivering healthier, more durable homes beyond mere compliance.
Should Australia join BRICS? In this blog we discuss the potential trade benefits, geopolitical shifts, and the case for returning to tangible currencies like gold amidst global economic instability. Share your views on Australia’s future in a changing world order.
Building your home involves balancing time, cost, and quality. In this post we explain how home owners can ensure construction integrity, addressing key concerns such as defects, professional accountability, and ethical standards.
Learn how the BuilderPulse Metric (BPM) can be used to assess a builder's financial health and capacity (pulse). Ensure your builder is capable of delivering work before signing a contract.
Residential construction quality in Australia often falls short, leaving home owners "holding the bag". In this post we discuss the need for stricter quality control, including mandatory ITPs and a demerit point system, to improve accountability and ensure compliance with NCC and Standards.
Note: this is not sponsored content. We like the Pro Clima system so we wanted to explain to you some of the differences between "reflective wrap" often specified by builders and a proper moisture management system such as the Pro Clima system.
As Australia pushes the Misinformation Bill 2024 through Parliament, concerns over free speech and government exemptions are growing. This article explores the bill’s potential impact on democratic debate and why it’s crucial that government is held to the same standards as citizens.
Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are the only way to start ensuring construction quality, but without proper regulatory oversight, their effectiveness is limited. In this article, we explore why mandatory ITPs and oversight are the key to improving the quality of residential construction in Australia.
Explore the potential of Community Land Trusts to improve housing affordability in Australia. Learn how CLTs work, their benefits, and how they can be implemented in today's economic climate.