A new duplex design composing of light timbers and colors to reflect a more positive building outlook and presentation. Using white Alucobond to the frontage highlights the building as well as adding shadow effects during the day.
The Blue Black brickwork adds texture to the frontage along with the central full length stone feature wall, all […]
One of our project this year is a modern contemporay design, the issue with the project was the extreme slope of the site. Our clients were impressed with other work we have done, especially with similar sloped blocks and engaged our company to oversee all the required preliminary foundation work through to project management.
This extreme slope […]
I constantly chuckle when asked why do we need a few fancy sketches for a building permit?, The answer is, those fancy sketches are what every building tradespersons will read and work from, so any error or non information leads to hold ups, and further building costs down the track, even disputes.
remember, the drawings you sign are […]
Are you building in a bushfire prone area?
Building in a bushfire area requires careful planning, siting and design. Buildings
must be designed and constructed to minimise the risk of ignition from a bushfire.
Following the recent bushfires in Victoria there are new regulations which involves
the site to have an assessment done which is called a BAL which […]
Are you starting a business?
Do you need a town planning permit from council for your business?
Do you need a building permit to start your business?
If you are starting a new business or if you want to change the existing business you may need a Town Planning Permit from Council or a Building Permit for the […]
As some of you maybe aware, the building code of Australia has released a new AS1684.2010, which all residential building projects must comply with.
If your a Builder, Draftsperson or Architect, you will need to know this.
Over the next few days i will be highlighting some of the changes within this new standard for you.
How do I subdivide my land?
What is subdivision?
Do I need a permit to subdivide land?
Subdivision involves dividing a property into smaller lots that can be sold separately.
There are 4 main steps in the subdivision process:
1) obtain a planning permit from council for the subdivision. There are 2 applications Council require, A Planning Permit and The […]
When a planning permit application for a Change of Use, Dual Development Applications is lodged, it is at Council discretion to determine whether public notification is required.
This is depending on the size and possible impacts of the application, Council decide on advertising to the public either by direct mail notification, on-site signage or advertising in […]
According to the global housing affordability index the definition of ‘affordable housing’ is when the median house price is no more than three times the average yearly income of the buying population. However, the median house price raised to four times the average Melbournian’s income in 1988 and has increased yearly […]
If you’re thinking of renovating extending, building, demolishing or subdividing you will most probably need to lodge a development application with your local council. There are no general regulations on this – you must contact your local council for specific details however, we have put together a general guide of what the process can involve.
What […]