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Builder Margin and Markup with CalculatorsBuilder Margin and Markup with Calculators


May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 | 0 Comment

Builder margin and markup can be confusing for all including the builder who might be using software to calculate this and not know the real difference. Typically contracts are written

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Demolishing a houseDemolishing a house


April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 | 0 Comment

What to consider when choosing a demo company How to get ready for demolition CDC Application Cost: $935 Validity: 5 years You can apply for demolition through CDC and approvals

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Common Mistakes in a Build JourneyCommon Mistakes in a Build Journey


April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 | 0 Comment

A builder or architect wont always point out all the things to consider in a build and can leave you either out of pocket or with a suboptimal design. This

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Helpful Home Visualisation AppsHelpful Home Visualisation Apps


January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 | 0 Comment

Check what you can build canibuild Canibuild – is a paid service that you can use to check what you can build on your site. You can also overlay a

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Tips for an Efficient Build DesignTips for an Efficient Build Design


January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 | 0 Comments

[DRAFT] – To be done by Feb 2023 otherwise please leave a comment if you want more details. TBC – roof hips and valleys, brick vs cladding/Hebel over empty space.

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Checking Your House Plans & How to Correctly Read ThemChecking Your House Plans & How to Correctly Read Them


January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 | 0 Comments

When you receive your plans its important to understand them so you can ensure everything you want is included and hasnt been missed out. If its not on the plans

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Lighting Tips and Ideas for a New HomeLighting Tips and Ideas for a New Home


January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 | 0 Comment

For a new build house you need to do your best to get a lighting plan that works as best you can for different times of the day and functions.

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Electrical Plan and Home AutomationElectrical Plan and Home Automation


December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 | 0 Comment

When you plan for your electrical fit out you need to have a good idea of what you want in your home before the appointment otherwise you will likely feel

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Soundproofing your HouseSoundproofing your House


December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 | 0 Comments

Sound transmission is measured by Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) – the number used to rate the effectiveness of a soundproofing system or material. In conjunction with the Rw value,

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Staircase OptionsStaircase Options


November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 | 0 Comment

Builders will generally provide the most basic staircase thats affordable for them to provide however its not something that can be upgraded later on. Even for basic changes to a

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