Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Owner Building in Canberra 3Nov 08, 2021 1:07 pm Hey navmuk Welcome to the forum Irrespective of which way you go, ie Custom Builder or Owner Builder, it is not a Renovation So the Renovation forum is probably not the right Forum to engage for a new design/build, also I found the older format Whirlpool Forum is more of a talk fest-> outdated LOL, you can't build with just words you will need to put up plans, details , data/proofs, photos, check compliance , etc That's where experts/consultants come in handy Once you have your own design and engineering .... post and see how you go OT The better the post the better the reply + it also helps others Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Owner Building in Canberra 4Nov 08, 2021 1:40 pm navmuk Where to start? https://www.planning.act.gov.au/build-b ... er-licence and https://citsolutions.edu.au/courses/at_ ... ers_course Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: Owner Building in Canberra 5Nov 19, 2021 6:43 am Navmuk, the best place to start is with you budget. Determine your requirements and your budget. If the requirements don’t fit within the budget of a builder OB may work for you. If so, design is next. Work within your budget. Meet codes. Hire a designer. Then estimate the cost. Then document the build. Lots more but they’ll get you going. Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to… 3 7135 Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 23608 |