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How To Have A Successful Building Experience

When getting started on the journey of building or renovating a home, everyone wants a superior build and an extraordinary experience.

Yet, it’s often the experience itself that shapes whether you’ll remember the process with delight or frustration.

So, how can you avoid a nightmare?

Fostering Trust and Effective Communication

The crux of an unforgettable building journey lies in nurturing a meaningful connection between the client and the builder. Involving your builder in the design phase ensures all parties are engaged from the outset and guarantees alignment and a shared understanding of the vision for the home.   Here are few tips to look out for:

Attentive Listening and Collaboration:

This is about the builder and designer genuinely comprehending your vision for your home. A professional builder should engage in quality conversations and pose insightful questions to understand your motivations and your lifestyle aspirations for your home.

Alignment of Core Values and Vision

Constructing a home takes place over an extended period of time and is a personal journey. Shared values between you and your builder lay the groundwork for a meaningful collaboration. Seek a builder who echoes your commitment to excellence, communication, professionalism, and family values. Their approach to design, craftsmanship, and customer service should align with yours.

Uncovering the Builder’s Drive:

A builder genuinely passionate about their craft brings dedication and enthusiasm to your project. Delve into their background, experience, and character. Understand the driving force behind their choice of profession and their determination to deliver exceptional outcomes. Their website often provides insights into these facets.

Proven Track Record

Seek tangible evidence of the builders proficiency and constructions. Look for testimonials, case studies, and active social media presence. A competent builder proudly showcases their accomplished work and boasts satisfied clients sharing their experiences.

It’s a straightforward approach

Invest time in getting to know each other! Right from the onset, both you and the builders should be actively engaged in the design phase. This initial stage provides an opportunity to understand each other’s methods, communication styles, and responses which offers insight into the viability of a collaborative project.

If you don’t feel the chemistry, don’t force a connection.

Why Choose a Boutique Builder

When it comes to turning your dream home into a reality, the choice of a builder plays a pivotal role in shaping your experience and the final outcome. At ELTCON, we stand as a boutique builder with a distinctive approach that sets us apart from the rest. If you’re wondering why a boutique builder like ELTCON is the ideal choice for your dream home, here are some compelling reasons to consider.

Personalized Attention and Craftsmanship: Unlike larger construction firms, a boutique builder like ELTCON takes pride in offering personalized attention throughout every step of your homebuilding journey. We treat each project as unique, valuing quality over quantity. Our dedicated team of experts works closely with you, ensuring that your vision and desires are not just met, but exceeded. From the initial design phase to the final touches, we infuse every aspect with a level of craftsmanship that reflects our commitment to excellence.

Tailored Solutions to Your Needs: Choosing a boutique builder means embracing tailored solutions that cater to your specific needs and preferences. At ELTCON, we understand that your dream home should reflect your lifestyle and aspirations. Our flexible approach allows us to adapt to your requirements, from architectural designs that perfectly align with your vision to selecting materials that resonate with your aesthetic. With ELTCON, you’re not limited by standard templates – your dream home is designed to be uniquely yours.

Attention to Detail and Transparency: Boutique builders thrive on attention to detail, and at ELTCON, we leave no stone unturned. Our commitment to precision and transparency ensures that you’re involved and informed every step of the way. From project timelines to budget considerations, we believe in clear communication that fosters trust and eliminates surprises. You’ll witness your dream home come to life as we meticulously address even the minutest details, ensuring an end result that exceeds your expectations.

Local Expertise and Community Engagement: ELTCON’s roots are deeply embedded in the local community. As a boutique builder, we understand the nuances of the area, the architectural styles that resonate, and the regulations that govern construction. Our local expertise allows us to seamlessly navigate the processes involved in bringing your dream home to fruition. Moreover, we take pride in actively engaging with the community, forging relationships that extend beyond the construction phase.

Choosing a boutique builder like ELTCON isn’t just about building a home – it’s about embarking on a journey that’s marked by collaboration, craftsmanship, and a commitment to your vision. If you’re seeking a partner that values your dream as much as you do, ELTCON is here to bring your aspirations to life in a way that’s uniquely tailored to you.

Choosing between an Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson

In Victoria, there is no legal requirement to engage a professional designer, Draftsperson, or Architect when constructing single-residential homes. Instead, people are confronted with numerous options and decisions that can differ significantly – both in costs and outcomes. The proliferation of ‘cookie cutter’ houses in some outer ring suburbs shows that people make do with just a house rather than a tailor-designed home for their family.

The decision of whether to employ the services of a building designer, architect, or similar is a very personal choice and is often driven by socio-economic elements and the desire not to blend their family into every other house on the street and in the neighborhood.

The key differences between the three main professions associated with the design and drawing of homes – architects, building designers, and draftspeople are outlined here:

Architects

These are the specialists in their field. Their focus of their skills and experience is to maximize the design opportunities for your home or site and your budget. For an architect to legally be able to use the title of ‘architect’ in Australia, they must be Board-Registered. This means they’ve completed a recognized university degree – usually five or six years of study, have completed a required level of job experience (usually 2 years), passed an exam, and have been deemed fit to practice each year to renew their annual registration as well as continuing their Continuous Professional Development obligations.

Architects may cost more than other design consultants; however, it’s claimed that their involvement in projects yields greater returns for clients in terms of the financial value of their homes and the performance of properties. Architects also consult and engage with a variety of other professionals ranging from engineers, soil testers, energy consultants, and builders. Architects will usually handle all aspects of the building approvals and development application process.

There are several different ways architects can choose to charge for their work, from a percentage of a project’s value (generally 10 percent of the total build cost), fees based on time, and fixed-rate fees.

Building Designers

Their expertise usually stems from technical drafting skills. In the past, they were considered draftspeople, but their role in the industry has evolved. A Building Designer is not an architect but provides similar professional design and documentation services in residential or commercial construction. They can sketch building plans, prepare documentation, calculate labor and material requirements, and examine relevant building codes. Building Designers may need to be formally registered depending on the state in which they operate.

To be registered as a building designer in Victoria, it’s required to complete an Advanced Diploma in Building Design (Architectural) and attain at least one year of professional experience. The difference in building designers’ qualifications between states is often a source of confusion for consumers and industry members alike. A formally licensed building designer can charge between 2.5 and 8 percent of a project’s construction costs depending on the scope of services and complexity of the project.

Draftsperson

Draftspeople have either studied at TAFE or learned on the job how to draw (document) buildings. A draftsperson generally charges an amount per square meter of a home and is the cheapest option for property design. Please note: the information in this article is general in nature.