Build Light, Build Fast, Move in Sooner

Finding a builder also means defining what type of builder you need for your project. Read on to find out more

One way to get your building project started sooner, is to use the complying development pathway, and obtain a complying development certificate (CDC).

Before you buy a home or downsize, it’s worth considering what your options are.

When I first met Rod, which was along time ago, one thing that struck me was his philosophy about life.

He brings these qualities to each home he comes to, to renovate or build. He wants to improve it!

Considering your outdoor living in your next building project?

As the weather starts to warm up, we start to think about getting outdoors. Living outside, eating outside, entertaining outside.

Aussies love alfresco!

A kitchen is often the hub of the house! Its often the place people mingle and share and can be the centerpiece of the house – and as such, needs to meet a range of functions! Changes in lifestyle, have affected not only what goes into a kitchen, but also how the room fits into the home.

As we move into winter, we start to think about keeping our house warm. Here are some ideas of things you can do to make your home both warmth in winter and cooler in summer! The use of heaters can be of benefit for warming, but we need to do more than just plug a

Not Planning Your Selections

While it may appear there is no rush to decide on the colour and style of your bathroom tiles before you sign a building contract, it’s important to realise every selection decision has the potential to delay your project.

A Basix certificate will outline the minimum energy and water efficiency requirements for building approval. One requirement will be installing a rainwater tank for…

Not Planning Your Living Situation During Construction

Depending on the size and complexity of your renovation, you may have to partially or completely move out of your home for the construction work to take place.

If you have a fixed deadline then it’s a good idea to share this with your builder before you start the design process.

The entire design process can take between 3-12 months

Not Planning Your Renovation Team

It may surprise you to learn that over 80% of designs never get built.

The first common Mistake people make when renovating.....

1. Not Planning Your Budget!

When you want to do some home renovations its easy to get really excited about ideas and plans.

For most of us that live in the more temperate and cooler latitudes of Australia,

In this article I want to shed some light on copyright and common misunderstandings surrounding building designs and plans.I was consulting with a prospective client for a design and build project recently. I presented a proposal for the design and all the required document preparation for submission to council to get us to the build stage of our process

The term Builder has a broad range of expressions and not all types will be working on your home. Not all types should be working on your home! Having a clear understanding about the meanings

If you're in the process of getting quotes for your project here's some information including about home building compensation fund (HBCF) you need to be aware of.

With a trade background in carpentry & joinery much of my work over the years has been with timber - building floor, wall and roof frames, constructing  decks and pergolas,