Can you save money as an Owner Builder??
YES
Many owner builders do and many don’t. There are numerous reasons why people don’t save money. This is why we created this blog. A specialized blog for those that want to find out more about being a successful owner builder and create their own personalized home of dreams.
First you need to implement and adhere to the BE ON TOP strategies. These are 7 key points in your thought process for the design and construction of your home.
BE ON TOP
BUDGET
Have a realistic budget that fits with your design and standard of finish. Investigate what scenarios have the potential to blow your budget out and prepare a strategy to fund it.
EDUCATION
Educate yourself with online forums, blogs and attend owner builders’ courses that are managed by a professional organization. Understand the Building Codes and any relevant authority requirements. You are the Builder and therefore are legally responsible for everything that happens on your site. .
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ORGANISATION
You need to manage your project, trades and supplies and don’t let them manage you. You need to be on top of the job so that the work can continue smoothly.
NETWORK
Use online networking to find suppliers, tradies and professional consultants Listen to professionals to learn their trade dos and don’ts.
TIME
Give yourself the time to inspect your project daily and talk to your tradies to create a personal respect for each other. You need to be on site to make sure that the trades know what they should be doing and give them the opportunity to tell you what they need to do the job.
ORGANISATION
We can’t stress this one enough which is why we have added it again. Being disorganized leads to cost blowouts, delay, bad workmanship, extra holding costs and the list goes on and on. Know what needs to be done before it needs doing.
PROFESSIONALS
Use Professional consultants throughout your project, for the design, engineering, estimating and completion for all your documentation.
Learn :: Design :: Construct :: Enjoy
With over 30 years experience in the design and construction industry we have seen it all, from the amazing to the unfinished dream that becomes a nightmare. So always be informed and stay true to your beliefs and standards that you originally budgeted for.
Remember it is all about knowing what you are doing and employing the best people you can for each part of your project.
Should you not wish to take the challenge or have the time to Owner Build your own home, the articles that we will be submitting will still be of use to people that wish to understand the construction processes of a home. You need professional, reputable Building Designers, Suppliers, Builders or the latest concept Building Brokers.
