by Scott Nicholson | May 23, 2017 | Blog
What is a Construction Certificate? Before you can commence any building work you will need to first receive a Construction Certificate (CC) from your local council. The Construction Certificate is the final stage of approval. It is required after you have received...
by Scott Nicholson | May 10, 2017 | Blog
The City of Sydney has introduced paperless processing for Development Application submissions. Digital copies of plans and supporting documentation can now be provided by a USB stick. The change, which took place on 6 March 2017, is not only great for the...
by Scott Nicholson | Mar 30, 2017 | Blog
The construction of Granny Flats is booming in Sydney! Granny Flats are making a comeback in Australia! Whether used to gain additional living space, increase property value or rented out for extra income, there’s no doubt there’s a boom in the construction of Granny...
by Scott Nicholson | Feb 17, 2017 | Blog
Complying development is a fast track approval process for straightforward residential, commercial and industrial development. Providing the application meets specific criteria then it can be determined by a Council or accredited certifier without the need for a full...
by Scott Nicholson | Feb 5, 2017 | Blog
In order for our team to create a design brief we need a few questions answered to get the ball rolling. We can run through these questions in our office with our chief building designer or provide a form for you to email back to us. Please add as much extra...
by Scott Nicholson | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog
What’s the Difference Between an Architect, Draftsman and Building Designer? An architect is often the first profession that springs to mind when we think about hiring someone to design a house. As you get further into research, you will realise there are draftspeople...