Browse Forums General Discussion Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 2Aug 19, 2012 11:41 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 3Oct 13, 2014 10:15 pm My friend is doing an owner build. She is an engineer and drew her design up, got a draftsman to do the drawings, applied for building and planning permits on her own. Her dad is a roofer/gas plumber or something and assisting her and she is having fun and getting more done quickly than project builders in Perth (Im using a project builder and think if i built again I would potentially do an owner build). I think if you're a good project manager, can pick up ideas and technical information, do your research etc, it would be a good challenge! Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 4Oct 25, 2014 11:49 am i want to do owner builder(i dont have any expertise but i do have people that are int he building game that can help) but my architect tells me it will give me a heart attack with dealing with trades and things not finishing on time. Would like to know people experiences when doing OB. As a compromise with the architect I might goto lock up.. mixo Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 5Oct 25, 2014 3:26 pm mixo i want to do owner builder(i dont have any expertise but i do have people that are int he building game that can help) but my architect tells me it will give me a heart attack with dealing with trades and things not finishing on time. Would like to know people experiences when doing OB. As a compromise with the architect I might goto lock up.. mixo You will take longer than you expect. But you won't have a major heart attack, maybe a minor one! Haha You have people who can help. I say go full owner build or nothing. I'd hate to take on a half completed job where I wasn't responsible from the start. What happens if the sewer pipes were in the wrong spot? Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 7Nov 06, 2014 1:52 pm There is a lot of info on becoming an OB in the OB dept from finance to insurance to the actual building process. viewforum.php?f=38 Have a good read of some of the questions raised ( and answered ). Some pointers here... viewtopic.php?f=38&t=73233 viewtopic.php?f=38&t=70451 Stewie Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 8Nov 24, 2014 4:35 pm If you have the expertise and the people to help you with it, then I think it would be good to be your own builder. However, if you don’t get the necessary information and support you need, then it will be a little tough. We have our own builders at the self storage since the requirements vary, but there are some aspects that we had to engage a contractor. Thus, know what you need and the extent of the job. Then, you can just see which activities that you will need to have a contractor and which ones you can do. What seems to be the officer's problem? Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 9Nov 27, 2014 9:35 pm After being screwed over by a builder and having to demolish the slab he was responsible for we decided to go owner builder and also for financial reasons. We broke ground on the 16th of September as OB's and are locked up with gyprockers finishing this week and tiler starting next week....hopefully moved in by Xmas all continuing as is. It doesn't have to take longer or cost more! We have saved around $150k and have all mid to high end inclusions. We had no experience but had the part time help of friends who are trustworthy builders and tradies and also Matt from Greenify Consulting who was instrumental in advising when to do what and why and giving us an idea on costs to expect. See my post in the owner builder forum. You do need to take holidays and put in the time to micro manage people and troubleshoot problems as they occur. Seek quotes for everything and book everyone in. Communication is the key here! Keep a good handle on you costs and apply for a Bunnings account as soon as you get issued you OB license. Save where you can for example keep your site clean to save yourself money. Every day sort rubbish i to recycle and rubbish put it in your otto bins weekly. Little things like Keeping an esky stocked with ice and water and soft drinks in this 35-40 weather and keep the loo clean. People work well when they know you appreciate them and make the environment a nice one to be in. Go for it I say! It is a very enjoyable and rewarding experience! Re: project builder vs owner builder ? 10Nov 29, 2014 6:13 pm Glad to hear things are going well Nectar, I didn't take time off work, but did had a few late starts at work. 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