HIA member
A longstanding member of the Housing Industry Association, continuing the connection I built during my years in residential construction.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
I’m Dean Loader. After a career building homes on the Coffs Coast, I’m now helping builders work better as co-founder of Core Estimator.
A little about meA builder’s experience. A founder’s perspective.
Looking for Loader Building? My former business partner, Christian Bonny, continues to operate Adapt Build & Design. I’m no longer involved in the business and have no ownership interest. This is now my personal website, sharing my work with Core Estimator, my involvement with HIA, and my perspective on the building industry.
01 / The background
Experience that stays with you.
The way I see the industry comes from being in it. On site, across the plans, and responsible for getting the job right.
With over 30 years in the industry, I’ve worked on custom homes, architectural builds and renovations around the Coffs Coast, alongside clients, architects and trades.
It started with an apprenticeship alongside my father, a respected Coffs Harbour builder known for his eye for detail and quality work. I spent most of my 20s in Sydney, working across the Inner West and the Northern Beaches, where I lived.
Back on the Coast, I spent another 10 years with my father, then formed Adapt Build & Design with Christian. Over almost 10 years we built a strong name for bespoke renovations and architectural work, known for detail, precision, quality and client communication, and sought after by new and repeat clients.
I know what it takes to turn a set of plans into a finished home. I also know the work that happens after you leave site: pricing the next job, checking the numbers, and keeping everything moving.
That experience shapes what I do now.
02 / Previous work
A few of the jobs I’m proud of.A selection of homes and projects from my years as a builder. Whole houses, kitchens, bathrooms, staircases and the work on site that gets them there.
03 / What I’m building now
From the job site to the bigger picture.Better tools for the people doing the building.
I’m a co-founder of Core Estimator, software that brings plans, takeoffs, estimating and proposals together for Australian builders.
My part is the connection between the software and the people using it. I talk to builders, run demonstrations and help shape the product around what actually happens in a building business.
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04 / Staying connected
An industry I’m proud to be part of.Building has been a huge part of my life. I’m still involved through the Housing Industry Association, contributing to the industry that gave me my start.
Housing IndustryA longstanding member of the Housing Industry Association, continuing the connection I built during my years in residential construction.
Part of the conversation about the practical issues builders face, bringing experience from running a building business to the table.
On the judging panel for the region’s HIA housing awards, recognising the workmanship, detail and effort that go into a great home.
05 / Get in touch
Want to talk about Core Estimator, the building industry, or an idea worth exploring? Drop me a line.
dean@loaderbuilding.com.auBased in Coffs Harbour, NSW.