The Daily Dose #270 | Protecting Your Build: Why Window and Surface Protection Is a Profit Issue with Nick from Goop Guys

Az sits down with Nick from Goop Guys for a conversation that goes well beyond surface protection.They talk about the real cost of defects, the difference between builders who think proactively and those who don't, and why protecting windows, benchtops, and flooring during a build isn't a luxury add-on — it's a margin decision.Nick shares what he's seeing across residential and commercial builds nationally, from $800,000 window schedules on custom homes to the surge in commercial inquiries ahead of the 2032 Olympics in Southeast Queensland. They also get into the uncomfortable truth about builders who quote tight and then bleed profit through defects and repairs they never accounted for.This one is practical, honest, and worth your time — whether you're a volume builder, a custom builder, or a tradie who cares about handing over a job you're proud of.Topics covered: Window protection on site | Defect rates in residential and commercial construction | The real cost of a build vs what you quoted | Commercial growth and the Olympics pipeline | Proactive vs reactive building cultureSponsors: This episode is brought to you by MyConstruct — visit myconstruct.com for your free 30-day trial. And by Pay.com.au — use promo code GOOD20 for 20,000 BONUS points and head to pay.com.au/tgb for more.