The Daily Dose #86 | The $64 Billion Bin: What the Construction Waste Report Means for Builders

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 wastedHow much waste you’re likely generating per jobWhy recycling stats don’t tell the full story6 practical steps to cut waste and lift your marginsA clean site isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a competitive edge.Listen now — and start turning your bin into better margins.