Open-plan living used to be the preferred layout for homes, now there is a new alternative that seduces more and more our clients: the broken-plan living. So what it is? A broken-plan living is a transitional movement between the modern open plan layout and traditional separated home layouts. It distinguishes the living spaces by using varying[…]
Building Approval Certificates: Retrospective Building Approvals
Building Permits: Let’s face it, not every structure out there is approved. The state government realised this and has allowed exemptions under the new building legislation which have come in handy, but if your additions, pool, patio, spa, large shed or the like isn’t on the list, and you didn’t get a CDC – it can[…]
What is a Building Surveyor?
Building Surveyor is a trained professional working in the community’s best interest to make sure buildings are safe, accessible and energy efficient. A Building Surveyor specializes in the interpretation of the Building Code of Australia and the Australian Standards referenced within it. Almost all structures in the built environment require a building permit and therefore require a Building[…]
