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Mar
19
2010

Where Everything Old Is New Again

Retro StoveRenovating can be a tricky game at the best of times, but even more so if you are looking to renovate an older style period home. You will no doubt want modern comforts, but do you really want to lose all of that old world charm in the process?

Some older style homes can be lacking in the charm stakes. These homes can often be renovated to your style and taste with little adverse impact on resale value. But how about those older style homes that have real character, how do you keep that character and yet still modernise them to the point that they practical for everyday use? Read the rest of this entry »


Jan
14
2010

Influence of low fees on the construction and building industry

Boring house designsIf you are one of those people who always bases decisions on cost, you may be surprised to find out how badly this approach has impacted on the building and construction industry in Australia.

Ever since our competition authorities forced the industry to discard its compulsory fee scales in the 1980s, people and companies bidding for design work have focused on price rather than quality, value and capability. It is an accepted fact that as a direct result, project costs have risen by between 10% and 15%. Read the rest of this entry »