Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Drafting quote? 22Jun 30, 2011 8:51 pm https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=44762 My Owner builder journey extending a 1930's Bungalow Re: Drafting quote? 35Jan 10, 2013 7:40 pm It's interesting to read posts where people are comparing Architects with Draftspersons. Basically, the former takes a commission to take a design thru to completion. The latter is a technician who produces a drawing in order to facilitate the design. Belittling one or the other is pointless as they have different roles. It is also generalizing all draftpersons as not being trained in design. The best designers are the end users of that product (ie the owner). The best person to help the owner realise this is not always the highest paid or most "trained in design" If that was the case my 20 + years of working with builders, architects and engineers would be worth nothing. My advice to owners is to find someone you can work with and listen to their experience, rather than asking their qualifications. hey there! 😊 so, it’s kinda common for standard drawer depths to be around 500mm since most cabinets use this size to fit the usual runners… 3 21389 I was being kind to the builder. With the amount charged for the upgrade the builder is probably charging closer to 100% margin. There are a few variables as I… 5 14676 I had 28m2 of engineered pavers laid six months back and it was difficult to find someone not taking the pi$$. Internet suggested it should be $85-100/m2 to lay them.… 3 13091 |