Building Design, Prime Time

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast we’re joined once again by special guests Carrie and Kirsty from Uploans, alongside Prime Design's own  Frank and Amelia. Together, they tackle the critical topic of keeping your building project on budget.  Carrie and Kirsty share their expert financial insights, offering valuable tips on how to secure the right loan, manage funds ef...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, we’re joined by special guests Carrie and Kirsty from Uploans, to join the regular duo Frank and Amelia.  Kirsty and Carrie highlight key areas of the finance world as they celebrate a decade in business as mortgage brokers. Carrie and Kirsty share their expert financial insights, offering valuable tips on how to secure the right loan, ma...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia discuss the critical importance of conducting a site analysis in any development. Frank and Amelia discuss several real-life examples, that homeowners experienced discovering too late about important infrastructure running underneath where they had built their new shed and deck.  Frank highlights the need to do your resea...

In this episode of the Building Design Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia dive deep into the realities of sticking to a tight building budget while achieving the home of your dreams. They discuss everything from the hidden costs of high-performance windows to the surprising expenses of raked ceilings and custom lighting, our experts discuss the importance of knowing what you're getting into...

In this engaging episode of the Building Design Prime Time podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank Geskus tackle some of the most common and curious questions that clients often ask. From how to adapt a home for different life stages to understanding the regulations around spas, front fences, and retaining walls, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Whether you're a young couple looking to...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia explore the unique challenges and opportunities of inner-city home design, focusing on alterations and extensions. Frank delves into the critical considerations when renovating or extending homes in bustling city environments and explores real life scenarios and the challenges of these projects. Frank and Amelia discuss th...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia dive deep into the world of prefabricated homes. Prefabricated homes, are gaining popularity for their efficiency and affordability. Frank and Amelia explore how these homes are built in a controlled factory environment, ensuring quality control and reducing waste, before being assembled on-site. Frank discusses how prefab...

In this enlightening episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, hosts Amelia and special guest Bianca from Access for Life dive into the crucial topic of accessibility in both residential and commercial spaces. Special guest and access consultant Bianca shares her expertise on creating inclusive environments that cater to everyone, regardless of their abilities. Join them as they explore:...

 In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia dive into the essential topic of maintaining your home and selecting the right materials to suit your lifestyle.  Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or prefer low-maintenance options, understanding the balance between aesthetics and upkeep is crucial. Frank and Amelia explore the best materials for various parts of you...

In this episode of the Building Design, prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia welcome special guest Rebecca from Sheds n Homes. Frank and Amelia have spoken about sheds before but it was important to bring in an expert to discuss the specifics and possibilities, especially with prefabricated sheds.  Rebecca shares her knowledge of working with prefabricated sheds and shed homes and the level at whic...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Amelia and Frank discuss some hard truths about concrete and concrete products.  Frank talks about his experience working with different concrete products and the pros and cons of using concrete in different ways around the home from external claddings to floor slabs, benchtops and more.  It's an episode not to be missed, so be sure t...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia talk about sheds and carports and when you need a permit.   Frank talks about the different categories of work that determines the level of risk and therefore when a permit is required or when you can erect the shed yourself without a permit.   In addition, further discussions about minimum setbacks and other impacts such...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia talk about building in hazardous environments.  Frank talks about various hazardous environments such as corrosive environments, landslip, bushfire prone areas and environments with high salinity.    In this gripping episode of the Building Design Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia delve into the complexities and innovat...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia delve straight into part 2 of Structural Engineering with special guest Andrew from RES Engineering who shares his experiences as a senior structural engineer. Please watch the previous episode to listen to part 1 with Andrew from RES Engineering as this episode (part 2 of 2) follows on from the previous episode. Frank and...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia welcome special guest Andrew from RES Engineering to talk all about his role as a Senior Structural Engineer and what elements impact how a home is engineered.   Andrew shares some great insights about blocks that have had large levels of fill added to the site and how this can impact the structure and how nature can also...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia discuss covenants and easements and how these can impact how you can develop the site,  and what you can develop.  Frank talks about covenants that can be hidden behind a title that can affect the development of the site. In addition, Frank and Amelia talk about why these factors and how people have been caught out because...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia dive straight into part two, the final in this two part episode on Planning with our special guest and Town Planner, Mick Purves from Town Planning Solutions.  In part 2, the final part of this episode Frank Amelia and Mick discuss the quality of the drawings required during the Planning process to be submitted as well as...

We are excited to release our 50th episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast. We were thrilled to have Mick Purves from Town Planning Solutions be part of our 50th episode to talk about his work from behind the planning desk as a Town Planner. Mick has over two decades of experience as a Town Planner. In this episode, Frank, Mick and Amelia discuss what planning is and why is required.  M...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia talk about accessibility within the home.  Frank shares a lot of personal experiences and challenges particularly when people within his own family have struggled with mobility.   Frank and Amelia also go into some features and benefits of the Livable Housing Australia criteria and how some of these are being adopted into...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia discuss a recent enquiry from a client about turning the lower storey of their large home into a flat. This thought provoking discussion raised a lot of questions about the difference between flats, granny flats, duplex and share houses. The conversation also delved into topical discussion points about the current shortage...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia delve into the considerations on being an owner builder.  Frank shares some stories with the good the bad and the ugly and even shares some more personal experiences of being an owner builder for his own home and the impact it had on him in terms of his education and how it has been pivotal in helping him as a building des...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia discuss why and how it's important for your house to breathe.  Frank shares his experiences on when houses cannot breathe and the implications.  Frank discusses the National Construction Code (NCC) and how problems have occurred because some breathability aspects of a home are not mandated to be inspected.  Frank and...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia discuss when to use licensed professionals.  Frank delves into the types of professionals in the building and construction industry that require a license in order to operate.  Frank also shares his tips and tricks to find out if the professional you want to engage is licensed.  He also shares real life events of people wh...

In this episode of the Building Design, prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia delve into the implications of changes that are made during the construction stage of building.  Changes during construction can create a domino affect extending the time it takes to complete the build and the cost of the project.  Frank share real accounts of when changes have affected an outcome on a build.  He has seen...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia delve straight into part two of the healthy homes podcast with Zara D'Cotta. In the previous episode we released part one of this two part series. Zara shares her thoughts and approach to healthy construction practices as well as how everyone can implement changes to have a healthier home. be sure to subscribe so you...