by Grand Pacific Homes | Dec 15, 2023 | Building Wollongong
The building industry has had a nerve-racking ride after 16 consecutive quarters of interest rate rises since Dec 2019. Material prices have increased, margins are tight and construction companies are racing to the bottom to win jobs, only to fall over when costs blow...
by Grand Pacific Homes | Sep 29, 2023 | Building Wollongong
For Mark, building is in his blood. He began his apprenticeship straight out of school and for three years running was awarded the prestigious NSW Apprentice of the Year. He quickly progressed from a subcontracted Carpenter to Building Supervisor and then became a...
by Grand Pacific Homes | Sep 29, 2023 | Building Wollongong
In a series of articles, the team at will discuss pitfalls to avoid when building new or renovating an existing home. Beware of Owner’s Works You engage a builder to do a portion of work but plan to complete some items yourself. You must: 1. Get an...
by Grand Pacific Homes | Sep 29, 2023 | Building Wollongong
In a series of articles, the team at will discuss pitfalls to avoid when building new or renovating an existing home. Understand The Tender Provisional Allowance – An estimated contingency to cover ‘unknowns’ based on costings from past projects. A low PA...
by Grand Pacific Homes | Sep 29, 2023 | Building Wollongong
In a series of articles, the team at will discuss pitfalls to avoid when building new or renovating an existing home. Trust Your Builder Building can be a nerve-wracking experience and takes a leap of faith. Finding a builder you trust makes the journey easier....
by Grand Pacific Homes | Sep 29, 2023 | Building Wollongong
In a series of articles, the team at will discuss pitfalls to avoid when building new or renovating an existing home. Know Your Budget People are shocked with a cost estimate that is well over their budget – leading to disappointment and frustration. Beware of...
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