The Good Builder

What do you think makes a ‘good builder’? Is it quality craftsmanship, clear communication, or perhaps their ability to deliver on time and within budget? We recently explored this topic with insights from Duayne Pearce, Peter Nastrom, and Dan Urquhart, leaders in the construction industry who know what it takes to stand out. Here’s what they had to say & we would love to hear your thoughts below 👇🏼 #TheGoodBuilder #construction #builder #buildernews #homebuilding

Builders in Queensland have defied the doomsdayers and recorded strong growth in the first half of the financial year. Australian Construction Data’s The Top 25 Queensland Building Half Time Report shows Metricon at the top of the table with 751 builds underway – and on track to more than double its output for the full financial year. We caught up with Metricon CEO Brad Duggan and Brighton Homes CEO Brad Collins to talk about the outlook for the rest of the year. #homebuilding #homebuilders #qldconstruction #constructionoutlook #buildernews #TheGoodBuilder #Metricon #BrightonHomes #Sunday #SundayRead

As part of our mission to support you in mastering your craft, we’ll be reaching out to collaborators like Amanda Bulow to share their experience and expertise. We can’t thank Amanda enough for her insights, time and passion. Together let’s lift the lid on what makes a Good Builder and rebuild trust in this essential industry. #Grateful #TheGoodBuilder

Securing land in Queensland’s highly sought after South East corner seems to be akin to finding a park at Suncorp Stadium on Game Day. So we sat down with Peter Nastrom from Ultra Living Homes and Brook Anstey from Avia Homes to get the down low… #SEQ #landsales #homebuilders #theGoodBuilder #sharetheknowledge

One from our Co-Founder Aaron Ng ❤️ #TheGoodBuilder #RaiseTheBar

We thought this would be an interesting look...who's making up the Top 25 builders in QLD halfway through FY24/25? Once again a big thanks to the TGB Insights team for pulling this epic report together. 📊 Why Half-Time Matters 🤷🏻♂️ In such a dynamic environment here in QLD, a lot can change in a few months – and when reflecting on the October report we released, it certainly has! From some rising stars climbing the ranks to familiar names solidifying their positions, this report gives us a fresh perspective on how the market is evolving halfway through 2025. Hopefully maybe a few clues as to what is happening in the market for you. Highlights Include: Significant movement across the top 10 builders – who’s leading, and who’s closing the gap? Who's the largest franchise builder in QLD? Insights into average contract values and revenue trends that signal where the market might head next. A focus on the builders who’ve adapted and innovated to meet shifting demands. This half-time report offers a valuable pulse check for the construction industry and a chance to reflect on where we’ve been – and where we’re headed. 📥 Check it out now and see how it's all stacking up. #TGBInsights #TheGoodBuilder #Top25Builders #ConstructionTrends #QLDConstruction P.S. This report is produced by TGB Insights, a data and information company focused on the home building industry. Give them a follow for more insights you won't find anywhere else 😉

These 15 Queensland builders are going LARGE this year 🔥 Another cracking report by our TGB Insights team around the 15 Builders experiencing the most growth from 23/24 to this financial year so far. Most are on track to double (or more) their output from last year. Some big and some under the radar names. Check it out. -- 1. LYNP Projects & Constructions 2. qldBUILT 3. Resi Design Homes 4. iLiv Constructions 5. McLachlan Homes 6. Chris Warren Homes 7. Metricon 8. Ultra Living Homes 9. FRESH HOMES 10. Zoom Constructions Queensland 11. Creation Homes 12. Avondale Homes 13. VILLAWOOD HOMES LIMITED by AVID Property Group 14. RAW Developments & Construction 15. Stroud Homes

🗞️ TGB News Update 🗞️ 𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐕𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. AVJennings, one of Australia’s oldest and most recognisable home builders, is poised to be taken private following a $374 million buyout offer from Proprium Capital Partners, the owners of AVID Property Group. The offer, at 67 cents per share, is almost double the AVJennings share price before the announcement. AVJennings controls approximately 9,871 lots along the east coast of Australia and NZ, and their acquisition will see AVID more than double its footprint in the undersupplied residential housing market and land lease sectors. The proposed acquisition will bring AVJennings into Propium’s portfolio, which has over $4b under management internationally. AVID Property Group CEO Cameron Holt highlighted the strategic alignment between the two entities. “AVJennings’ existing portfolio and its pipeline of residential communities in Australia and New Zealand are complementary to AVID’s portfolio and growth strategy, and will add further depth to our high-quality product offering for a broad range of customers if the acquisition eventuates,” Mr. Holt said. The offer is subject to shareholder approval, due diligence, and regulatory clearances from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board and New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office. Should the deal proceed, AVJennings shareholders will also receive a special dividend of up to six cents per share in franking credits, adding further value to the proposal. 𝐀𝐕 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 The AV Jennings Board, led by Chairman Simon Cheong, has expressed unanimous support for the proposal, stating that the offer provides a strong opportunity for shareholders to realize value above historical trading levels. Mr. Cheong emphasized the importance of the deal amid challenging conditions in the residential property market.“ This proposal reflects extensive negotiations with AVID and offers shareholders a compelling opportunity to unlock value,” Mr. Cheong said at the company’s Annual General Meeting. The board has signed an exclusivity agreement with AVID, preventing discussions with other potential bidders until January 31, 2025, unless a superior proposal emerges. -- 𝐓𝐆𝐁 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 If you own the land, you control the build. Between Villa World and AV Jennings, the Avid Property Group has the opportunity to become one of the countries largest builders in its own right. This is a significant acquisition for AVID / Propium, and will see them further cement their position as one of the top 5 players in our housing sector after their acquisition of 8 Living Gems communities in May this year, VillaWorld in 2019, following their rebrand from Investa Land in 2016. From AVJennings perspective, it would appear to be an attractive deal for shareholders, after a tough 12 months where net profit was down 95%.

With things ramping up here at The Good Builder, with our official website launch just around the corner, we took to the streets to press the flesh this week. A BIG thanks once again to UDIA Queensland for a great Lay of the Land event, Vicki and Wojtek for your time and insights into bringing your respective building brands to market, and the crew at Bennett + Bennett for the chat around how an industry leader for surveying, town planning, urban design, spatial, and major infrastructure projects uses data. While we've still got a bit of work to do behind the scenes to prep for our official launch, we also can't thank you out there enough for the excitement around, and support of, what we're looking to deliver 💪🏽 Cheers From All of us at The Good Builder! #cheers #TheGoodBuilder #UDIA #Zaleta #StonewoodHomes #Grateful

⛈ Well away from the media's spotlight, insurance building accounts for a reasonable chunk of QLD's residential construction output, (almost $1B in revenue each year in QLD by our calculations). TGB Insights has rounded up the top 10 builders by revenue in this weather dependent segment ⛈ 👇