What is a Structural Engineer? Structural engineering is a branch of engineering that addresses the design, construction and maintenance of construction works. A structural engineer pays the most attention to infrastructure, such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, transportation routes and water treatment facilities. Residential structural engineers have specialised knowledge and training to calculate forces in residential[…]
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What Is Engineering?
By admin Blog Jul 14, 2021
House raising is the process of raising a residential property to provide more functional opportunities and improve the aesthetics of the home. But the question is, are there any benefits to raising your home? The answer is yes! There are plenty of benefits that come with raising your home which include; improvement of views and[…]
What is a Development Application? A Development Application is a formal request to the council to gain approval to carry out a development. Depending on the complexity of your project, the application process may be smooth and simple or more timely. Each council has its own requirements and getting approval will depend on your plans[…]
How Much Does It Cost To Get House Plans Drawn Up? When it comes to creating your dream home, designing the house is an important aspect that can range in cost. Most companies will charge an hourly rate or a price based on a percentage of the construction cost of a project. Architects, drafters and[…]
Things To Consider When Designing A Home When starting the process of building a new home, it’s important to consider a few things, even from the very beginning, before the design process begins. Budget The most critical part of any project is to establish a realistic budget. This is important as it determines what you[…]
Government advice as of March 25th is that building and construction remains an essential service and is open for business. Designer Planning provides house plans and drafting services, a range of different projects, including: House raising New homes Renovations Extensions Decks & carports Retaining walls Granny flats Pools Commercial projects We wanted to update you[…]
Town planning is the process of seeking council approval for residential developments or small commercial and industrial projects in the form of a planning permit. It involves liaising with local Councils to request approval for new developments or changes to buildings and/or land use. Councils have specific and strict regulations and policies and a town[…]
4 Essential Tips to Get Better Photos & Impress Your Clients
By admin Blog, Digital Marketing Tips for Builders Nov 27, 2019
After years of managing builders’ websites and digital marketing campaigns, one statistic stands out from the crowd is that potential clients spend more time viewing galleries and project images than anything else. So many builders post the same style of images of their finished projects. However, over time, these projects tend to all look the[…]
Tips For Builders To Optimise Google My Business Listing
By admin Blog, Digital Marketing Tips for Builders Oct 30, 2019
If you are a builder and you are not utilising Google My Business, then you are missing out on some very important and credible traffic to your website. Google My Business (GMB), is a free listing that acts as a very powerful advertising tool for your company that is quick and easy to set up.[…]
Building In A Flood Zone
By admin Blog Oct 24, 2019
Building In A Flood Zone Building or renovating in a flood area can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Anyone who lived through Queensland’s 2011 flood isn’t likely to forget the destructive brunt they had on homeowners and communities. Before building or renovating a FloodWise Property Report needs to be explored to[…]
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