About Build-it
Build-it is for Australians who want to get things built. We are here to support you with news, product guides, and other useful information that can help you out.
Whether you are a trade professional, a home hobbyist, or have home reno dreams, Build-it wants to help you get the job done.
You need to know what to ask for, know which products and tools you should be using, and to get the best results out of every build.
Our team of local writers are grounded, everyday people who are passionate about the industry, the tools, and the hard-work that goes into building and supporting projects.
The Team
Site editors
Paul Eyers has worked as a journalist for a range of media publishers including News Corp and Network Ten. He has also worked outside of Australia, including time spent with ABS-CBN in the Philippines. Stepping away from the media, Paul spent five years sharpening his tools in construction – building his skill set and expertise within the trade industry. His diverse experiences and unique journey have equipped him with an insider view of Australia’s construction game to dig deep into the big stories.
Jarrod Brown combines his background in journalism, copywriting and digital marketing with a lifelong passion for storytelling. Jarrod established his journalism career working on the education news and information site EducationDaily. He recently moved to Melbourne after trading his Sunshine Coast surfboard for knitwear and laneways.
Contributing writer
Claire Halliday has an extensive career as a full-time writer – across book publishing, copywriting, podcasting and feature journalism – for more than 25 years. She lives in Melbourne with children, two border collies and a grumpy Burmese cat.
Head of Content
Dan Barrett is a Brisbane-based content creator who has experience working for a broad range of Australian media organisations including SBS, Mediaweek, National Seniors Australia, and Radio National. He is passionate about human-focused digital media, is one of Australia’s earliest podcasters, and has a love affair with Ben & Jerrys that cannot be rivalled.
Our publisher: BrandX Live
Build-it is a BrandX Live publication. Based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, BrandX Live is a multi-channel publisher focused on news and information that our audience finds value in. We value the strength of the relationship we have with our audience across our publications, ensuring that every article, video, or podcast we publish is honest and has integrity.
The same principles apply with our commercial partners. Through offering content to our audience that treats them like people and not just a metric, we are cultivating a growing loyal audience who are receptive to messaging and brand engagement from our trusted partners. We’re able to offer strong connections with branded content, sponsorship opportunities, and highly targeted ad placement in line with our audiences interests.
