Efficient Building Design Services

30/01/2023

I have been receiving a fair bit of enquiry lately for manufactured/fold out homes etc. similar to those pictured below, due to their cost and the fact that most companies selling these are telling customers that these buildings don't require Council approval or that they can easily be approved by Council as a 'Habitable Dwelling'. Please note this is not true, I'm not saying this applies to every company selling these, but this has been the case with the ones I have come across, so if anyone is considering these buildings, do some research prior to purchasing/giving them a deposit.

29/08/2022

Just letting everyone know there are some pretty significant changes proposed to the Energy Efficiency requirements for new buildings across Australia in the next 12 months. So for anyone thinking of building soon you probably want to either have your applications lodged before October 2023 or allow for a pretty big hit with additional insulation & glazing costs.

Building Ministers have agreed to the final changes to the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code.

02/06/2022

Master Builders reassures would-be homeowners there are safeguards to protect them and finish off their homes as the construction industry heads into more uncertain times.

23/05/2022

The race to the bottom.

Private certifiers are approving non-compliant building work because they fear they’ll be out of a job if they stand up to developers.

08/04/2021

Australia's building sector bears the brunt of a "perfect storm" of events, with near-record new home approvals straining supply chains and sparking construction delays.

01/02/2021

Hi, Just making everyone aware that for any work done from now on, Final plans/Documents will not be released to the Client or submitted to Council, until final payment for the work has been received. Sorry if this causes inconvenience to anyone, but that's how it is.

22/07/2020

https://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/story/6844427/property-developers-get-a-win-on-contribution-fees/?cs=1514

Big discounts for those who finish by the deadline.

09/06/2020

Is anybody interested or knows of someone that might be interested in working for me, Ideally just a day or two a week to start with? PM or call me for any details.

18/05/2020

For anyone with an interest in Residential Subdivision or Multi-Residential Development (Duplex, Secondary Dwelling etc.) in the Tenterfield RU5 Village zone, TSC is proposing to double their fees on developer contributions (from $12,000 to $23,009 per development) . Have a look at the below page, Councils website and make a submission, before Friday 05 June 2020.

Development of this nature has basically ceased in Tenterfield over the previous years due to the current costs of the contributions making it financially unviable for most developments, doubling these fees is only going to make things worse.

17/02/2020

https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/investment-strategy/property-news-and-insights/110259-mortgage-discount-from-government-for-green-home-purchases.html

04/09/2019

Having obtained an Open-Building Designers Licence for QLD, I can now provide services to all areas of South East Queensland, Including Stanthorpe, Wallangarra, Warwick, Killarney, Goondiwindi, Texas, Yetman, Yelarbon, Inglewood & surrounding areas. Should you wish to discuss any upcoming projects or obtain a quote, feel free to contact me on the details shown in the attachment.

26/08/2019

After 3 months of waiting, I now have an 'Open' Class Building Designers Licence through the QLD Building & Construction Commission, Allowing me to now offer services to QLD as well as NSW.