
Steel vs Timber Pricing
Hi Simeon, Thanks again for your input. Our builder has stated that the cost of timber is excessive right now. This is not a unique response. We've been given the…

Steel vs Timber Pricing
Can we have feedback on this.
Structural steel construction has typically been more expensive than structural timber construction. IN consideration of escalating timber prices, could this gap be…

Building Contract Templates
We are building a new custom build and are interested in knowing of the experiences of others using contract templates from the Master Builders' Association or Housing Industry Association. …

New Build Contracts
Thanks so much for your help and information. Jacinta

New Build Contracts
Hi again Simeon, I really thank you for taking the time to comprehensively explain your reasons. It makes for really interesting reading and I'll certainly be taking into…

New Build Contracts
Thank you so much for your input.
Our current issue is that materials are either in short supply or the cost fluctuations are massive due to issues with supply and the…

New Build Contracts
Hello Simeon. Many thanks for your input. Very interesting. Jacinta

New Build Contracts
We are building a new custom build and have recently considered a cost plus contract in consideration of the current issues in delay of materials e.g. timber. We…

Roofing Alternatives
Thanks for your input. Just curious as to why is the prefabricated steel and insulation material more combustible than the conventional timber and insulation roofing.

Roofing Alternatives
Thank you for your input. Very interesting. Am just doing some research so the information is valuable.

Roofing Alternatives
Good morning. Have recently looked at Bondor and Arcpanel roofing. Does anyone have any other experiences or recommendations worth noting? Also, can anyone recommend any product that…

Floorboards or Engineered Timber
Thank you everyone for a very helpful discussion.

Floorboards or Engineered Timber
Hello. We are trying to decide on whether to invest in timber floorboards or engineered timber for our flooring throughout our new build. The exceptions are kitchens and…