In a competitive market where builders can pick or choose their jobs, they are way more likely to want to win jobs that eliminates this guesswork as it makes it much easier for them to quote and they know that they will not be undercut by other builders quoting super cheap allowances.

Building & renovating is one of the biggest investments you are likely to make and there is too much at stake for you to get it wrong. Unfortunately too often the dream of a new home turns into a stressful and expensive nightmare.

So this might be a first, a designer writing about the issues you might experience when working with a designer or architect.  However, it makes perfect sense really… who better to point out a few things that we as a profession should be doing right.

Sustainable House Day opens the doors to some of Australia’s most sustainable homes and allows you check out innovative designs and products that have been included in real projects in your local area.

If you’re a fan of Grand Designs on TV or looking for inspiration for your next building project then you need to get along to Grand Designs Live.