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Our blog is our way of sharing our knowlege and insite of the building industry with you. Our intention is that the information provided here helps you to enage with a builder and understand both the build process and how you can get the best out of the process.

Architect first or Builder first: Who should i first contact

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Over our many years of experience we continue to see this question as a recurring theme in conversations with perspective clients. Time and time again we have been called in to quote on architecturally created plans and found that the price we and other builders have provided are 50% to 100% more than what was the desired fee that the client was hoping to pay. In all these instances the Architect has followed theirs and the clients artistic vision and unfortunately the result has been a

Feb
Getting serious about sustainability

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Many people confuse sustainable building with things like solar panels and water tanks, low VOC paints etc. True 'green' design however combines form, function and practicality (in addition to 'add-ons' like solar panels and water tanks) to deliver ongoing sustainability. Based on our experience we want to share with you that sustainability and passive design is so much more. Understanding Passive Design Passive design features optimise natural light, warmth, cooling and airflow,

Sep
Tips for choosing your builder

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So, you are thinking about building a new home or undertaking a renovation / extension. This can be a daunting task with so many variables to consider. Unfortunately, the media is rife with horror stories of renovations gone wrong, contractors failing to turn up or cost blow outs. Things don’t have to go this way and there are a number of things you can do that will go a long way to ensure that you are working with the right builder and that your vison for your project will be realised.

Jul