Architects Guide to Home building - Part Two Documentation Contracts + Suppliers

$550.00

An Architects guide to reviewing documentation with checklists to assist with preparation of a complete set of architectural and interior documentation for your build. Support for reviewing Builder’s tenders prices. An outline of typical Contracts used and key terminology to assist with understanding your contractual obligations. Plus our little black book of preferred suppliers if you’re sourcing materials and fixtures yourself.

 

Part two of our eGuides – Inside the 74 pages you will learn to

The preparation of detailed documentation will aid in prevention of delays, change of mind decisions and costly variations. 

Have an Architect in your back pocket as you sign off on architectural and interior documentation to prepare the most complete set of documentation.

. Functional tips on reviewing floor plans and checklists for inclusions  

. Pros and cons of floor, wall and roof materials

. checklist on door and window materials, function and hardware so you can select the best for your home

. tips for landscaping and pool specification

. understand common pitfalls of pools which fail to comply with codes

. detailed checklist for Electrical, plumbing and mechanical specification

. What to consider in the selection of interior finishes

. Checklist for specification of flooring  - timber, tiles, stone and tiles, carpet, painting

. Joinery  - room by room tips on making the most out of your custom joinery design

. Stonework  - a run down of natural stones vs man made products

. Practical tips for tackling the appliance and sanitaryware selection

 

How to review Builder’s tenders

What your Builder’s tender should include and how to tackle price review.

 

What you should know before entering into a building contract

. Understand the standard Building contracts and key important terms

. Understand how delays and variations can be charged and how to best avoid them

. suggested clauses to write into your building contract

 

Our little black book

Key architectural and interior suppliers so you can carry out your own research

An Architects guide to reviewing documentation with checklists to assist with preparation of a complete set of architectural and interior documentation for your build. Support for reviewing Builder’s tenders prices. An outline of typical Contracts used and key terminology to assist with understanding your contractual obligations. Plus our little black book of preferred suppliers if you’re sourcing materials and fixtures yourself.

 

Part two of our eGuides – Inside the 74 pages you will learn to

The preparation of detailed documentation will aid in prevention of delays, change of mind decisions and costly variations. 

Have an Architect in your back pocket as you sign off on architectural and interior documentation to prepare the most complete set of documentation.

. Functional tips on reviewing floor plans and checklists for inclusions  

. Pros and cons of floor, wall and roof materials

. checklist on door and window materials, function and hardware so you can select the best for your home

. tips for landscaping and pool specification

. understand common pitfalls of pools which fail to comply with codes

. detailed checklist for Electrical, plumbing and mechanical specification

. What to consider in the selection of interior finishes

. Checklist for specification of flooring  - timber, tiles, stone and tiles, carpet, painting

. Joinery  - room by room tips on making the most out of your custom joinery design

. Stonework  - a run down of natural stones vs man made products

. Practical tips for tackling the appliance and sanitaryware selection

 

How to review Builder’s tenders

What your Builder’s tender should include and how to tackle price review.

 

What you should know before entering into a building contract

. Understand the standard Building contracts and key important terms

. Understand how delays and variations can be charged and how to best avoid them

. suggested clauses to write into your building contract

 

Our little black book

Key architectural and interior suppliers so you can carry out your own research