Jul 30, 2026 | Building, Problems, Sustainability
With the federal government promising to target 1.2 million new houses over a 5-year period, the country is still seeing a shortage of affordable housing. According to the HIA and Australian Bureau of Statistics, there has been a shortage fall of over 45,000 houses...
Oct 10, 2024 | Building, Compliance, Sustainability
With the introduction of the new NCC in 2022 a new section pertaining to improving residential energy efficiency standards in houses was included by the Queensland government beginning on the 1st of May 2024. The implemented changes aim to improve the energy...
Jun 30, 2022 | Budget, Building, Drafting & Design
Building a new house or extension often comes down to meeting a budget and the drawing of your plana are no different. To help save you money (apart from choosing the right draftsperson or building designer) make sure you have put some thought into the layout of the...
Jun 30, 2021 | Building, Sloping Land
Ever wondered why that steep block of land is so cheap and has been on the market for so long? When purchasing a steep or sloping block of land, there are a number of factors to take into consideration when designing and building a house. The first thing that needs to...
Jul 7, 2020 | Building, Compliance
One of the most common causes of damage to building foundations in Queensland is the failure of the footing system, particularly in areas that have reactive or unstable soils. Investigating in-ground drainage system failures often reveals broken or leaking pipework....
Jul 7, 2020 | Building, Construction News, Grants
The Federal government recently announced plans for a construction stimulus package to kickstart the economy, after the downturn from the Covid19 virus. Property developers and builders have welcomed the short-term stimulus package as an opportunity for a...
