The average new home in Australia wastes over $19,000 in building materials. And over the next five years, the industry could dump up to $64 billion worth of unused product.

In this episode, we unpack the Australia’s Waste[d] Opportunity 2025 report — and what it means for residential builders.

Az walks through the findings, from over-ordering and damaged goods to the illusion of recycling and the true business case for waste reduction. If you’re a builder looking to sharpen your operations, run cleaner sites, and protect your margins — this is 10 minutes well spent.

Key topics:

• The top materials being wasted
• How much waste you’re likely generating per job
• Why recycling stats don’t tell the full story
• 6 practical steps to cut waste and lift your margins

A clean site isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a competitive edge.

Listen now — and start turning your bin into better margins.

You’ve got jobs lined up, phones ringing off the hook, trades booked — but the bank account says otherwise. What’s going on?

In this episode, Az breaks down one of the biggest traps builders fall into: pricing jobs using blanket percentage markups without understanding their true cost to serve.

Based on advice from Mark Harris at BuildMentor, we uncover the three critical numbers every builder must know to stop flying blind:

• Your true monthly overhead
• How many jobs you’re running at once
• Your average job duration

Together, these form your real break-even point — and most builders aren’t even close.

This isn’t about price gouging. It’s about survival. It’s about getting paid properly. And it’s about building a business that lasts.

Plus: Az drops a simple 3-step action plan you can do today.

What if you could see exactly what other builders and suppliers are advertising — right now — on Facebook and Instagram?

In this episode, Az shows you how to legally spy on your competitors using Meta’s free Ad Library. You’ll learn how to break down what the big names are promoting (like Metricon), how to use ChatGPT to turn their campaigns into better ones for your own brand, and how to position yourself smarter in 2025.

This episode covers:

• How to use Meta’s Ad Library to view any builder’s ads
• What to look for (offers, messages, calls-to-action)
• Why Facebook and Instagram ads still work — especially for builders
• How to rewrite what you find using AI
• Why being visible online now matters more than ever

Plus, we shout out what’s happening this week at The Good Builder — from Ryse Construction’s 100th Biax slab to the Avia Homes golf day, a site tour with Craig Stuart, and a pod with Master Builders.

There’s $3.5 trillion about to hit the Australian economy — and no, that’s not a typo. Over the next two decades, baby boomers will pass down a record-breaking wave of wealth, and a whole generation of millennials and Gen Xers will be ready to build, renovate, and flip.

In this episode, Aaron breaks down what this generational wealth shift means for home builders, why it won’t make housing more affordable, and how you can position your brand to win trust from both the kids building the homes — and the parents funding them.

If you’re still running the same branding from 2009 and quoting from a Gmail account, it’s time to update.

🧱 Show Notes

In this episode:

– The $3.5 trillion wealth transfer coming for the building industry

– Why builders need to win the trust of the parents and the kids

– Expect more knockdown rebuilds, flips, and funding from mum and dad

– The rise of inheritance-fuelled renovations and commercial property plays

– What to do now to get ahead of the next 5 years of buyer behaviour

– How to shift your marketing, messaging and brand before the boom hits

📩 Want help future-proofing your building business? Reach us at aaron@thegoodbuilder.com.au

Two big swings hit the building industry this week, and not in a good way. The RBA held its nerve and didn’t cut interest rates, while Brisbane officially overtook Sydney as the most expensive city in Australia to build in.

Aaron breaks down what this means for builders, suppliers, and anyone trying to keep margins intact. From Olympic-sized cost blowouts to the reality of quoting jobs with last year’s pricing — this one’s got the insight (and cheek) you’ve come to expect from The Good Builder Podcast.

Needless to say, if you’re still hoping for a cheap slab and smooth delivery windows… you might want to sit down for this one.

🧱 Show Notes

In this episode:

– Why the RBA held interest rates (and what might happen in August)

– Brisbane tops the charts: $5,009/sqm and climbing

– What’s driving construction costs through the roof

– Why prefab and productivity are your best bets

– What builders and suppliers should do right now to stay ahead

– Community callout: Are you already feeling the squeeze? We want to hear from you.

📧 Got a take or want to be featured? Email us at: aaron@thegoodbuilder.com.au

If you’re a builder, tradie, or construction marketer who’s flat out managing jobs, teams and clients — this episode is your new secret weapon.

In this solo episode, Az from The Good Builder breaks down a dead-simple, lightning-fast method to plan and schedule a full week of content in just five minutes using AI, Canva and Meta Business Suite. No agency. No social media manager. No fluff.

Learn the exact prompt to feed ChatGPT.

Find out how to use a CSV to bulk-generate carousel posts in Canva.

Then discover how to schedule everything inside Meta to get your brand out there without lifting a finger during the week.

This is the exact process used by successful builders and our team at TGB to stay visible, relevant, and trusted in a competitive market.

You’ll also get:

• The pro tip that speeds up your Canva workflow
• The #1 reason builders need to stop ignoring their social presence
• Why content is not a “nice to have” — it’s a sales tool

Plus, we’ve got a full article and YouTube screen recording to go with this. Hit the links below and let’s get your brand building trust every day — even when you’re on-site.

🔗 LINKS:

• 📺 YouTube walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbuilder_au
• 📄 Article: https://thegoodbuilder.com.au
• 🧰 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheGoodBuilder

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Kim Allen — one of the most passionate and inspiring figures in the construction game. From leading a growing team to mentoring the next generation and navigating the daily pressures of business, Kim opens up about what it really takes to build resilience, show up as a leader, and foster genuine connections in the industry.

We dive into:

• Why events like this one matter for builders and trades
• The power of face-to-face relationships in a digital world
• How Kim balances business, family, wellness and growth (including cold showers and ice baths!)
• What builders can do right now to strengthen their operations and mindset

If you’re ready for an honest, energising conversation that will make you think differently about how you work, lead and connect — this is one not to miss.

In this episode of the Good Builder podcast, Az discusses various pressing topics in the construction industry, including the impact of suppliers on quality, the New South Wales housing guarantee, the importance of training akin to elite athletes, and the launch of new apprentice incentives. He also reflects on the lessons learned from the downfall of Eagle Boys, emphasising the need for substance in any building business, not just fancy slogans. The episode concludes with community shoutouts and an invitation for listener engagement.

Takeaways

Suppliers focusing on volume over quality harm the industry.
The New South Wales housing guarantee aims to unlock stalled projects.
Training should be structured like elite sports for better outcomes.
Incentives for apprentices should be paired with mentoring.
Sustainable success requires continuous improvement and substance.
Community support is vital for industry growth.
Engagement with lenders is crucial for project success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Update
02:48 The Race to the Bottom: Supplier Dynamics
05:43 New South Wales Housing Guarantee
08:48 Training Like Elite Athletes
11:42 Incentives for Apprentices and Industry Growth
12:11 Lessons from Eagle Boys: Substance Over Slogans
12:11 Community Shoutouts and Engagement
12:11 Closing Remarks and Future Engagement