We’re back with another Daily Dose episode and this one’s packed with gold for home builders, trades, suppliers and anyone who loves construction.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

Serviceability Buffer Slashed – First Home Buyers can now borrow more. What does the 3% change mean for you or your clients?

Restraint Clauses – What are they, and why are they under the spotlight?

Our Top Podcasts for Builders – These pods will level up your game.

Design Trends for 2025 – Az talks a new design trend that may (or may not) take your building business to the next level.

Plus a few shoutouts and thoughts from the boys…

Listen in for sharp insights, fresh ideas, and a dose of builder-friendly banter.

🎙️ Brought to you by The Good Builder

Welcome to the Good Builder Podcast! We've got a gem of a pod today as we sit down with Chris Baptista, the Managing Director of Homes by CMA. 

Chris has an epic story, from his first spec build where he and his father built the whole home themselves (save for electrical,plumbing and waterproofing), to growing a 300+ home a year company that is shaking up the project build market with quality, custom homes. 

Enjoy the chat :). 

This morning on the Good Builder Pod the lads are sipping their lattes and watching the sunrise, tackling the issues of the day:

1. Their slightly mis-fired April Fools Announcement!

2. Big acquisition news from Avid Property Group.

3. We breakdown the success of the largest franchised builder in Australia.

4. New QBCC Commish.

5. Live Chat Monitoring - A must have.

Hope you enjoy!

This morning on The Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az deep dive into the tools, platforms, and insider knowledge every builder should know. Here’s what’s on the rundown:

Australian Construction Data: Why we built it, how we use it, and how it can help you.

BuiltGrid: A game-changer for quoting, scheduling, and connecting builders and tradies. We break down what it is and why it matters.

Stiebel Eltron Is Coming In Hot: Tomorrow’s visit with one of the best in energy-efficient appliance manufacturers.

HIA & MBA Services – Are you actually using the benefits that come with your membership? We reckon most builders aren’t.

We hope you love it.

In this week’s episode of The Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az catch up on everything happening behind the scenes and across the industry. We tease the Top 5 stories lighting up our feeds:

The Election Shake-Up – What could it mean for builders, housing, and your pipeline?

The Aaron Morris Podcast – A raw and important look at mental health in the building industry.

Sunshine Mitre 10 Event – We’re there tomorrow night. Come say hey!

The Consumer Building Guide – Why this doc is getting builders talking.

April 1st Announcement – We’ve been acquired by Cosmopolitan Magazine and will now focus solely on admiring attractive tradies. (Not really… or are we?)

Tune in for your weekly dose of insights, industry laughs, and a little chaos.

Crafting Brisbane’s Finest with Kenny from MyCladders

This week, we’re joined by Kenny from MyCladders — a true expert in his field and the go-to for some of Brisbane’s most expensive homes.

We chat about the craftsmanship behind high-end cladding, what it takes to work at the top of the market, and Kenny’s long-standing partnerships with home builders. He also shares what separates a good builder from a great one — from communication to quality on-site.

If you care about doing things properly and hearing from people at the top of their game, don’t miss this one.

We hope you love it 🥰

In this week’s Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az bring the heat with practical insights and platform talk builders can’t afford to miss:

Top Land Estates of the Week – Pete breaks down the best land coming to market right now. Know Your Trade – Real stories from tradies and the epic results they got for a builder who knew how to work with them.

Tech Corner: CanIBuild – We unpack this popular platform — what it does, who it’s for, and whether it’s worth it.

Customer Experience Programs – What they are, how they help, and why they’re now non-negotiable in building.

Builder Groups on Social – From Reddit threads to Facebook groups, we explore where the convos are happening and what you should (and shouldn’t) say in them.

Smart, tactical, and just the right amount of builder banter ...hit play and stay ahead ❤️

This week on The Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az spotlight the people and ideas reshaping the future of building in Australia:

The Builders Leading the Charge in QLD – We introduce Australian Construction Data and share insights on the lesser-known builders making big moves.

Housing Minister to Raise the Caps – What this means for the market, your margins, and your next move.

Ikigai for Builders – We talk purpose, meaning, and why it might just change how you show up on site.

Murphy Builders Turns 50 – A half-century of building done right. We reflect on the legacy and what’s next.

The Launch of 1000 Feet Deep – Our new deep-dive editorial series looking beyond the headlines and into the heart of the building industry.

If you’re a builder who’s curious, driven, and ready to grow...this episode hits different.

Hope you love it!

Coming to you every morning Monday to Friday from 6am, Pete and Az will take you through what's happening in building.

Today we celebrate a very special little Good Builder's birthday, applaud the government, tell you about what could be the coolest builder experience to hit town, and even give you the weather!

Join us every weekday morning at 6am on your drive into work.

The next of The Good Builder's Podcast where we cover the latest news for home builders, wrap up what's been happening behind the scenes, and give our opinion on the things to watch.

Here's to raising the bar in home building with our amazing TGB Community.