A step-by-step guide to building your first home
Building a new house can be exciting and stressful. Our guide aims to provide you an insight into the building process. Be informed before you enter into any building contracts.
Re-frame your expectations: Australia’s timber crisis
“Timber shortage” is a term you would have heard throughout the last few years across Australia, more specifically in Victoria. The construction industry has taken hit after hit; however, the timber shortage is one of the most significant challenges builders and owners are currently facing.
Building inspections: Building inspectors vs structural engineers
Both structural engineers and building inspectors can conduct pre-purchase inspections. Although both will have overlapping areas of knowledge and methods of inspection, there are a few key differences in what their reports will focus on and what conclusions each profession can provide.