Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 22, 2012 9:05 pm Hi, I am looking at build a new home that is just a bit more than special and am currently in the process of doing the initial look around as you do and thought asking here might be worth a stop off. Stumbled across Envy Inspired Homes through an article on the front page. They appear to be a relatively new company but plenty of experience in the coffers, but what company doesn't from a glance? This is the first time I will be building with an Architect and a builder on the one project as in the past I have relied on the usual design and build combination from a project builder. wasn't to impressed and again from a glace i think using an architect and builder could be a case of spend money to make money in the long term. And get a bit more quality in the process. Does anyone have any experience in dealing with architectural builders, what questions should I be asking and expecting that is different from using the design and build combination. Cheers guys ahead of time. Re: Architectural Home Builders Brisbane Area 2Apr 22, 2012 10:08 pm I am an architectural builderand I commend your inquiry. Talk to the architect and seek his suggestions but also talk with the builders. You have to work closely together for six months or so, so get someone who suits your personality. Ask to see the builders prevoius work, I am constantly amazed at people who will sign on for 3/4 of a million dollars worth of work with seeing anything we've done previously. Get a good guy who does good work and things should be great @builderforlife Building inspector and passionate about construction When you need an expert to take a look. Re: Architectural Home Builders Brisbane Area 3Apr 23, 2012 8:04 am Cheers BuilderForLIfe, I will be most likely living interstate and away from my project during the majority of the build. From your experience how is the relationship different from that of in the ear of the builder. Thinking of Envy Inspired Homes as they appear to have catered for this with their online portal. Check it out here, http://www.envyinspiredhomes.com.au/clientbackend . From your experience what do you think I should also be asking my builder during the build if im not right next to it? Cheers Brent Re: Architectural Home Builders Brisbane Area 4Apr 23, 2012 12:35 pm That online portal is impressive. You may need local eyes occasionally, but either leave it to a trusted experienced friend or time it with your commutes. @builderforlife Building inspector and passionate about construction When you need an expert to take a look. Re: Architectural Home Builders Brisbane Area 5Apr 23, 2012 11:03 pm thought so myself builderforlife. I was planning on flying into see the project at major points along the way but this seems like a pretty good way of keeping my curiousity and excitement at bay during the build. 2 7717 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16399 First time poster long story short we are planning knocking down rebuilding a house in Wavell Heights We are thinking to go with Omni built homes as they are but flexible… 0 16234 |