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Big news! Proud to share that BuildingTools is continuing to make waves in the industry we’ve officially partnered with even more leading learning institutions, including: TAFE NSW TAFE SA Swinburne University (Victoria) RMIT University Master Builders Association of NSW (MBA NSW) These collaborations strengthen our mission to support the next generation of builders, tradespeople, and construction professionals with innovative tools and real-world learning resources. We’re just getting started. Who’s next?

What a great week it’s been for BuildingTools - we are getting traction and achieving the support by key faculties in the industry. We won’t stop until Tools™️ is in the pockets of every construction industry professional.

Jerry asks… “why do we insure for failure?”

🎓 Education can SOLVE Australia’s quality crisis … & TAFE NSW is leading the way by resourcing it’s exceptional Teachers with illustrations that clearly show what they are talking about ✔️ John Chaumont writes about Tools™️ amongst his thoughts on The NCC 2025 being “a hot mess”, and that “the upcoming edition is no stranger to controversy.” He asks “But what is its current status? Why has it not yet arrived? And what of all the talk regarding a ‘pause’? “ Check out his article https://lnkd.in/gWT9xGAr

🎓 BuildingTools Weekly Quality & Best Practice CRAFT Tips ✅ …. mini Tool™SHED? DOORS For some reason I’m constantly saying the same thing to Designers & Carpenters “Why don’t you know this basic CRAFTspersonship”: ⚠️ Avoid timber external doors unless there is a 900mm awning / no MDF or particle board core / primed top & bottom / never dark colour if sun exposed / NEVER hose these doors ⚠️ Everything in the diagram MUST be done …. 12 REPEAT 12 arrissed edges mean paint sticks better / edges aren’t sharp / easily damaged ⚠️ Designers - please select doors without a block core if you specify high gloss finish ⚠️ Split hinges / brushed uncoated 316 stainless, bronze, brass choices stand the test of time ⚠️ NEVER use metal jambs next to pools / in beachfront properties … ppssstt why not push for stainless steel jambs industry wide from now on esp. for wet areas / exit doors? https://lnkd.in/gHbFQdHU

BuildingTools has a simple mission to eliminate defects by 2030. The way to do this is for the industry to see it differently. Yes, we are technically “reading” the image and associated text but with over 60% of the nation as Visual Learners we need to redirect our thoughts to “seeing” it. What are your thoughts?

10 Days Unlimited Tools™ A lifetime of building well starts with 10 Days Unlimited Tools™ 🎓 Find every compliance & craft skill 24 / 7 🎓 Embed Tools™ into Project Documentation - Details, Spec, Contract, QA 🎓 Teach & Mentor your Team Never make an unintentional mistake or face the loss & shame of a Defect Claim again! If eligible, you can start with a 10-day free trial when you sign up for Tools™ PRO

BuildingTools has a simple mission to eliminate defects by 2030. The way to do this is for the industry to see it differently. Yes, we are technically “reading” the image and associated text but with over 60% of the nation as Visual Learners we need to redirect our thoughts to “seeing” it. What are your thoughts?

We know that BuildingTools is the App the industry has been waiting for but it does feel nice to read reviews about us like this one by Myles Clarke. Our question is… are you currently using Tools™️ and if so, have you told us (and everyone else) what you think about it yet? https://lnkd.in/epM9CkKe

Construction defects cost Australia an estimated $20 billion per year, and possibly up to $50 billion when broader economic and social impacts are included. Eliminating these defects could be transformative: 1. The scale of savings is GDP-changing in both dollar and productivity terms. 2. It could effectively fund 100,000 additional social and affordable housing units every year at no net cost to the public purse. 3. It would lower the cost of new homes at handover and throughout ownership, easing the path for first home buyers. Tools, created by Jerry Tyrrell, a recognised global leader in construction defect prevention, delivers the requirements of the NCC and other codes in a clear, largely graphical format for every stakeholder in the building process. Importantly, Tools cuts through thousands of pages of complex regulation in the NCC. By translating red tape into simple, practical guidance, it removes a major compliance burden from builders, trades, certifiers, and regulators alike. Tools makes it as easy to build right as it is to build wrong. Its mission is simple: “No defects in construction by 2030 for those using Tools in their day-to-day work.” The federal government has recognised its value, awarding Tools an R&D grant. With 30,000+ and growing users, backed by more than 100 person-years and $10+ million of private investment, Tools is proving that compliance and quality can go hand in hand. But industry uptake needs to accelerate. Too many builders and tradespeople unintentionally “build badly” simply because they lack easy access to practical, accurate, and understandable information on how to do it right. If the government is serious about lifting productivity, reducing construction defects, and cutting regulatory red tape, Tools represents one of the easiest, fastest, and most significant opportunities conservatively capable of lifting national productivity by 1%+ per annum. Want to know more? Explore the Tools story and see how we can build better, together.