This is step 9 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. Nowhere in life does the old adage “you get what you pay for” ring truer than in residential construction. From tiles to timber… Continue Reading…
This is step 8 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. In our last post we covered an owner builder’s role as project manager. Now that you’re pumped up to take on the job,… Continue Reading…
This is step 6 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. Accidents happen. Mistakes are made. The unplanned becomes reality. Make it your rule, before you break ground on any new build or renovation… Continue Reading…
This is step 5 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. As an owner builder you will be subject to the same legal obligations as a full time building practitioner. As such, it’s a… Continue Reading…
Owner builders have four basic options when it comes to obtaining workable blueprints for their new home. Which path you’ll choose depends on the complexity of your design, budget, and level of experience in the building field. It’s just like… Continue Reading…
This is step 3 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. Previously we looked at the challenges owner builders run into when looking to finance new construction. Opting for renovating your current home can… Continue Reading…
The words “draftsman” and “architect” have become synonymous to the lay man, but for those in-the-know they are hardly one and the same. Both professions play important roles in the Australian building industry, but it’s extremely important to have a solid… Continue Reading…
Now that 25 years have passed since the phasing out of asbestos in construction, many Australians have been lulled into a sense of complacency when it comes to this potentially lethal material. But if you’re planning a renovation project on… Continue Reading…
Owner Building Step 1: Realising that Owner Building is a Real Option In the introduction to our 10 part series on being a successful owner builder we outlined some of the benefits of choosing to be an owner builder. From quality… Continue Reading…
<meta name=”robots” content=”noindex”> The building industry is a vital cog in the machine that fuels the Australian economy. The construction sector employs 9% of the total national work force and pumps nearly $200 billion back into the economy (Australian Bureau… Continue Reading…