Project journal
Before the work begins.
Practical questions, scope checklists and construction considerations for owners, operators and homeowners.
Commercial
Commercial
Planning a commercial fitout in Brisbane: where to start
Begin with the tenancy, the intended use and what must change.
Commercial
What affects commercial fitout costs on the Gold Coast?
The cost of a commercial fitout depends on what changes, what can be retained and the conditions under which the work is delivered.
Commercial
Commercial refurbishment or a new build: how to compare the options
Compare refurbishment and a new build against the same operational brief.
Commercial
What to include in a commercial construction brief
A useful construction brief explains the operation, the site, the scope and the decisions that are still open.
Commercial
Office fitout checklist for a new tenancy
Before committing to an office fitout, check the tenancy obligations and the building information alongside the workplace layout.
Commercial
Refurbishing commercial premises while the business stays open
Keeping a business open during refurbishment requires a workable separation and staging plan, not just a promise to work around everyone.
Industrial
Industrial
Planning a warehouse build: access, layout and services
A warehouse brief should begin with vehicles, storage, workflow and equipment, then inform the building dimensions and services.
Industrial
Warehouse refurbishment: upgrading an existing industrial property
An industrial refurbishment should connect the desired operational improvement with the condition and capacity of the existing building.
Childcare
Childcare
Building a childcare centre: early project considerations
Planning a childcare centre starts with the operator’s brief and the relationship between indoor spaces, outdoor areas and secure arrival.
Childcare
Refurbishing an operating childcare centre
A live childcare refurbishment needs a defined plan for children, educators, construction access and any changes to approved premises.
Healthcare
Education
Aged care
Food & beverage
Delivery
Delivery
Design and Construct versus Construct Only
Design and Construct and Construct Only describe different allocations of design and construction responsibility.
Delivery
When Early Contractor Involvement can help a project
Early Contractor Involvement is useful when construction questions can still influence the design.
Residential
Residential
Building on a sloping block on the Gold Coast
A sloping-block home should be designed with its levels, access, earthworks and drainage considered together.
Residential
Home extension or major renovation: deciding the scope
Decide whether you need an extension, a major renovation or a combination by describing how the home needs to work.
Residential
Coordinating decks and outdoor areas with a home renovation
Plan decks and outdoor areas with the home renovation rather than treating them as a finishing task.
Planning
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