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 outdated LOL, you can't build with just words you will need to put up plans, details , data/proofs, photos, check compliance , etc That's where experts/consultants come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. Hi Im having trouble getting anyone to provide useful advice on going for an insulated slab North facing extension. I had Lighthouse group do the energy assessment last… 0 2423 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 24995 |