Why this site exists, who built it, and how it stays free.

The story

SiteKiln exists because we went through a situation every tradesperson dreads — and when we needed clear answers about our rights, they didn't exist. Not in plain English. Not in one place. Not for us.

So we went looking. And what we found was a mess.

Government websites that assume you already know what "adjudication" means. Legal blogs written for other solicitors. Fair Work pages that answer a slightly different question to the one you're asking. State licensing sites that read like a maze. Forums full of people guessing. And nothing — absolutely nothing — that just says, in plain English: here's what the law says, here's what you do, and here's who to call.

The information existed. It was just buried in places working people never look, written in language they were never meant to understand.

That felt deliberate. And that made us angry.

So we started writing. One guide became ten. Ten became fifty. Then someone said "what about Queensland's QBCC rules?" and "what about SOPA in NSW vs WA?" and "what happens if SafeWork turns up?" — and now there are over 201 of them.

Then came the templates, because knowing your rights is no good if you can't write the letter. Then the calculators, because nobody should need a law degree to work out a progress claim deadline or what they're owed in penalty interest. Then the reference cards, because some things need to be in the ute, not buried in a website.

SiteKiln is the resource we wished existed when we were sat at the kitchen table at midnight, trying to work out if a builder, a head contractor or a homeowner could actually do what they were threatening to do.

Think of it as the conversation you'd have with a mate who's already been through it — and can explain it without the jargon.

Who writes this

I'm Scott Jones — a tradesman who also does web work. I built SiteKiln across four countries because I was fed up watching tradies treated like cash cows. The information they need is all out there; it's just never written to be easy to read or find. So I made it plain-English, free, and checked against the official source.

Scott Jones is the editor of SiteKiln. Every guide is reviewed against the relevant ATO, Safe Work, Fair Work or state-regulator source before it goes live.

What SiteKiln includes

Why you can trust what's on this site

Every guide and tool cites the law, regulation, ATO ruling or NCC clause it's based on. Every update is dated. Fact-checks come from Safe Work Australia and state WHS regulators, the Fair Work Ombudsman, the ATO, ASIC, the Australian Building Codes Board and the relevant Acts. When we don't know, we say so and link to the official source.

This is not legal advice. We're not solicitors. We're not registered tax agents.

Nothing on this site should replace proper professional advice for your specific situation. NOT financial advice - seek advice from a professional for your specific situation. What SiteKiln does is help you understand where you stand, what the law actually says in words you can understand, and exactly who to call next.

How we keep the lights on

The information is free because the people who need it most are usually the ones who can least afford to pay for it. The sponsorship model means it stays that way.

Founding sponsors welcome

We're looking for a small number of founding sponsors — Australian construction brands that want to be associated with quality information, not clickbait.

Category-exclusive. Clearly labelled. No editorial control.

If your brand serves the people who build, we'd like to hear from you.

Get in touch

SiteKiln is published by Kiln Guides Ltd.

Email: hello@kilnguides.co.uk

Site: sitekiln.net

SiteKiln does not provide legal, financial or tax advice. All content is for general information purposes only. Always seek professional advice for your specific situation.