Frequently asked questions.
At which stage should I engage with a building company?
This is a personal choice, no matter which stage you are at, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible. Our experience has shown that the earlier we partner with our clients, the more we understand what is important to you and your vision, allowing us to provide innovative designs and accurate pricing to maintain your budget.
Why is it important to hire a Licensed Building Practitioner?
Licensed Building Practitioners have been assessed, ensuring they are competent to carry out Restricted Building Work, which is any building work (including design work) related to your home's structure (load-bearing framing, foundations etc ) or weathertightness (roofing, cladding, waterproofing etc).
If you are building a new home or extending your existing home or doing a renovation that includes RBW, you are legally required to use a LBP. It is an offence for an unlicensed person to carry out or supervise restricted building work and it is also an offence to knowingly engage an unlicensed person to carry out restricted building work.
You can sleep easy knowing that Build Unlimited are Licensed Building Practitioners and your project is in safe hands.
Why is it important to have an experienced Project Manager?
Having an experienced project manager for your project is critical to ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on schedule. Project managers are responsible for managing the building work on site, ordering materials, and organising subcontractors. They are also your point of contact, communicating with you and your architect to ensure everything comes together smoothly, all while maintaining the project schedule.
If your project manager is not experienced, it is likely that problems will not be resolved correctly the first time, resulting in delays and the risk of your finished home not being completed to your expected standard.
Pete, founder and managing director of Build Unlimited, has extensive experience managing projects from $25,000 bathroom renovations to a $1,500,000+ commercial refit. He provides project management for all of our clients to ensure that each project is completed on schedule to our highest standards and uses our 280+ Quality Control checklist to ensure nothing is missed along the way.
How does Build Unlimited help me keep my project on time and on budget?
We work closely with you and your chosen architect during the design process so that we understand all the ins and outs of your project, this allows us to price your project accurately and account for all the small details that are often overlooked.
Alongside providing full project management to ensure your project runs smoothly, we provide you with access to our industry-leading client portal providing you with full transparency over all aspects of your project including:
- Project schedule
- Selections
- Variations
- Financial tracking
Do I need a Building Consent? Who Applies for it, you or me?
New Build - Yes.
Renovation - Possibly, depending on the scope of work.
Extension - Yes, as you are altering the structure of the home.
Building consent is legally required before starting most building work, your architect will draw up the construction plans and we will apply for building consent on your behalf so you don't have to stress about it.
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