by Liisa Hirvonen | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog
MARBLE PROS: Marble benchtops are considered to be one of the most beautiful benchtop options and they certainly have a timeless beauty. It’s a natural material so each slab is unique in pattern and colour. It is also heat resistant as well as scratch and... 
by Liisa Hirvonen | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog
Managing Trades Managing trades, regardless of whether it’s a DIY or builder managed project, is essential. It’s inevitable you will interact with trades. And whether you intend to or not, how you interact with them affects the project. Balancing Act As with any... 
by Liisa Hirvonen | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog
Is Building Certification Required? We are often asked about building certification: if it’s needed and if so who does it. As a builder, we work with many different certifiers and to be honest, we still get confused about some of the details. It seems every project... 
by Liisa Hirvonen | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog
What is a Renovation Consultant? A renovation consultant advises people on different aspects of their renovations. This could include advice on: Design in the planning and construction stages How to minimize costs during the build How to maximize the value of the... 
by Liisa Hirvonen | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog
Contract Types and QBCC Insurance Please note, we are not solicitors, and this is our interpretation of the cost plus contract vs the fixed price contract. Always seek legal advice prior to entering into any contract. In QLD, any building works with a value of over... 
by Liisa Hirvonen | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog
Managing Communication and Expectations Different words mean different things to different people. Take the word “luxury”. My definition of luxury is going to be vastly different to a billionare’s definition of luxury. We all conjure up different images for words...![Renovate [2] Elevate](https://www.renovate2elevate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Renovate_Full_Washed_RGB-e1589871583510.png)