It’s in all the home magazines and all over social media. Clients are asking about it and display homes are being built. The Hamptons style is taking off. Are you ready for enquiries? Inspired by America’s popular holiday destination for the rich and famous, the Hamptons style is uniquely coastal, drawing on neutral colours and
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On the 1st of May 2019, the National Construction Code will introduce a new section titled ‘Condensation Management’, which includes important changes to the selection of wall wraps. The change will affect all Building Permits approved after the 1st of May 2019. Building Permits approved using NCC 2016 will not be affected by this change
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This modern building material promises to speed up construction, keep homes more comfortable and offers an architectural edge. With rising electricity prices and changing weather conditions, home buyers are increasingly seeking building materials that offer superior thermal performance – without having to compromise on aesthetics. Enter LuxeWall®, a new luxury external walling system that combines
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Exposed building materials, raw concrete, steel, wood and texture are all fundamental to the industrial design trend. Create the look in your builds with the help of these two hot products. Transform stairs into a stunning feature These sleek, simple stair stringers provide an instant industrial feature in any home. Fast to install, they can
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Nestled in the rugged landscape at Glenrowan is Bright Alpine Builders’ most recent masterpiece. With its striking angular roof and mix of raw materials, the house completes the client’s brief: to make a statement. Steve Graves, Director of Bright Alpine Builders, was involved in this project from the very beginning, jointly visiting the 151-acre vintage
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New home buyers are becoming increasingly tech-savvy. Are you ready to respond? With tech-savvy millennials (born between 1980 to 1996) firmly in the market for new homes, it is imperative that builders stay up-to-date with the latest technology advances. Smart Home technology is on the rise and experts are anticipating that home devices connected to
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With an astonishing 80% of Australians now on social media (Sensis), a presence on the right platform offers a very effective tool to promote your business. It can project an image of professionalism and help potential customers learn more about your business and easily contact you for work. Getting underway may have once felt overwhelming,
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Timber is one of the oldest and most reliable building materials and it’s trending hot today in internal cladding. Add the natural warmth of timber to your next project for a striking new design surprise from this old, trusted favourite. Designer Ply Smooth and sleek, this treasure from the mid-century is in the midst of
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No matter what size business you are running, the ability to generate high-quality leads is crucial to long-term success. Consistency of leads – and the effort involved in generating them – is also key to avoiding the feast or famine roundabout, or worse, an empty pipeline. Dahlsens is here to help, with our 10 top
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Sliding doors have had a makeover. No longer hiding away in wall cavities, barn doors are on full display, replicating their rustic ancestors. Hume Doors have just released their range of barn doors and matching track systems, which together, offer builders and home owners the perfect balance of style and functionality. Design Perfectly complements Hamptons,
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Introducing the Builder’s Marketing Plan Brought to you by Dahlsens Has your business been riding the wave? Has word of mouth kept you busy enough until now? Do you advertise until you have enough work and then back off, only to run out of projects? Maybe you’ve invested in marketing that hasn’t returned, pouring precious
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Registration of trades is on the way in Victoria with Government recently passing legislation to require the registration and licensing of subcontractors and employees who carry out building work. This will significantly expand the current legal requirements that currently only effect those carrying out residential building work directly for owners and owner builders. It is
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