The Daily Dose #102 | Metricon Cyber Breach, Lightning McQueen Hits the Track, and the Land Growth Shift Builders Need to Watch

In today’s episode of The Daily Dose by Az at The Good Builder, we unpack four major stories shaping the building industry right now. First, Metricon has confirmed a serious ransomware attack by the international group Qilin, with sensitive data stolen and threatened for release. We explain what this means for builders, how phishing remains the weak point, and why every business needs a cybersecurity action plan. (If you haven’t done an audit, now’s the time, we recommend Tecoda, who work directly with Aussie builders.)Next up, the MyConstruct Porsche, wrapped in Lightning McQueen livery, returned to the track at Queensland Raceway. But it’s more than motorsport. It’s a clever campaign that links construction tech to performance and visibility. Builders using MyConstruct aren’t just seeing their software work hard, they’re watching it race. Learn more at myconstruct.com.au.In policy news, Queensland’s Boost to Buy scheme has already drawn over 11,000 expressions of interest. With a 2% deposit now enough to enter the market, builders should be preparing stock, systems, and broker partnerships now to ride the next wave of buyer demand.And finally, new data from Longview reveals that real capital growth is coming from land — not location. We dig into the suburbs outperforming due to block size and zoning flexibility, and what that means for knockdown-rebuild strategies in outer rings.Plus, your daily builder tip....Check it out and don't forget to like and subscribe!External Links:Cybersecurity guidance and audits for builders: https://www.tecoda.com.auConstruction tech and site software: https://www.myconstruct.com.au