412- Brick Shortage Update ft. Michael McGowan

Podcast: The Perth Property Show · The Perth Property Show

Opublikowano: 2026-10-18

Host Trent Fleskens interviews Michael McGowan about Western Australia’s brick shortage, its causes, industry impacts, and solutions. McGowan explains WA went from three brick manufacturers to effectively one after ACCC-approved consolidation and Austral mothballed its Cardup plant, leaving Midland/BGC operating only five kilns (down from 11) at capacity. With 85% of homes using bricks (70% double brick, 15% veneer) and commencements around 26,000, Midland introduced an allocation system based on 12‑month purchase history, typically delivering about 50–70% of prior volumes, hitting small builders hardest and delaying projects and progress payments. Proposed responses include pivoting to timber/steel or brick veneer via concurrent permitting and en...