The Good Builder Podcast

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.

What is The Good Builder Podcast?

This week in home building news! Catch up with Az and Pete and a colourful array of guests, to hear about who's killing it, who's innovating, and who's getting into strife in the world of new home construction.