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COURSE LENGTH
Reading time: 30mins (plus attachments)
COST  
$30 (inc. GST)

What you get

A. COURSE

Concise, easy to understand written format full of explanatory images and diagrams.

B. SUPPORTING ATTACHMENT

  • Pricing cover letter – Template (Word Doc): Use this for more accurate quotes and better document tracking.
AACA
Performance Criteria for Graduates

This course addresses the following Performance Criteria from the 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects:

PC48 Procurement method implications and project delivery Understand available procurement methods and their application to project delivery, considering relevant factors including project type, scale and coordination of contractors.
PC51 Contractor Selection Understand the process of selecting qualified contractors in accordance with an agreed procurement method and construction contract.
PC58 Understand the contract components – including all documents – and the process of executing a contract, as defined within the construction contract and in accordance with relevant building and planning codes.

Introduction

Finding a quality builder is arguably one of the most critical steps in any renovation.

While it’s easy to get lost in the excitement of floor plans and finishes, the reality is simple: Your choice of builder is the difference between a seamless, stress-free project and a construction nightmare.

Many people enter the construction stage with little more than “crossed fingers,” lacking the professional knowledge to navigate the risks. This course replaces the stress of the unknown with the tools and know-how to make the right decisions. Whether you are a homeowner or an architecture student, I will show you how to find a quality builder, obtain a competitive price, coordinate approvals, and move onto the site with confidence.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Identify Red Flags: Learn to spot unreliable builders before you sign a contract.
  • Document Preparation: Learn the professional process of issuing a full set of construction documents for pricing.
  • Financial Clarity: Understand how to compare quotes so you don’t get hit with “hidden” costs later.
  • Peace of Mind: Gain the confidence to manage your project without feeling overwhelmed.

COURSE CONTENT

  1. 1. Builders: Learn where to find quality builders and—more importantly—how to vet their reliability and craftsmanship before you commit.
  2. 2. Pricing: Learn how to prepare and issue your drawings and documents for pricing and how to accurately compare quotes so you aren’t comparing “apples to oranges.”
  3. 3. Building Approval: Prepare your documents for approval before construction and learn how the work is checked and certified on-site.
  4. 4. Construction Contracts: Protect yourself legally. I demystify residential contracts, define “must-know” jargon, and walk through the signing process so you hit the site protected.

Reviews

1 review for 10. Builders, Pricing, Approvals & Contracts

  1. Jane Austen –

    I’ve been really impressed with the information provided in this course. It manages to be practical and to the point but also cover a huge range of topics. There are so many options to consider in a renovation, and this course helps answers those questions, like – Am I making the right choice? How do I resist being overly influenced by trends? How do I make sure I don’t regret my choices?
    There is also a great growing community group for help with those really specific issues unique to your own house.
    Highly recommend!

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