Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Corner block build Thomas Archer 22Dec 04, 2022 10:40 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Corner block build Thomas Archer 24Dec 10, 2022 7:45 pm StructuralBIMGuy Probably the next 12 months is the worse time to lock in new contracts. If the builder has started on site you might see a little traction but no reprieve in costs increases For those that haven't. Some builders still think its boom time and business as usual. Best to wait for the economic indicators and forecasted downtown OT If you don't know the difference between paying $3 per brick and $6 per brick on your build you're about to find out. At $3/ brick there will be a mass exodus of workers from the trade, particularly those that came into it to make a quick buck. Rather than focusing on fake renderings...try to work out what's a far build price? Cheers Chris . Very well said: "Some builders still think its boom time and business as usual". Bigger builders with robust pipeline forecasting are reportedly seeing the writing on the wall. I also agree it's probably prudent to wait for the downturn to see who survives and for the high production and shipping cost goods to be cleared from our shores. Historically ie when demand falls off a cliff, it's quite a risky time to build with builders who expanded too much while offering fixed prices. Just look at Simonds Group (SIO.ASX) recent >50% share price dilutive cash injection to see the havoc being caused. Unfortunately, unlike ASX listed company's its not possible to get financial filings for private builders unless they're over a very high threshold (asset or staff wise). If Simonds Group wasn't publicly listed and or underwritten by a HNW founder it's fate likely would have been very different. 4 15174 Dear all, Requesting your help in relation to a CDC code. We are building a new home in NSW on a corner lot (500m2, 15m wide) following Greenfield CDC code. Our design… 0 6557 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 19960 |