Building Design, Prime Time

Welcome to episode 17 of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast. In this episode, Frank and Amelia talk about failed timber flooring. Frank shares some horror stories where homes have required significant work to rectify timber flooring that has failed. Timber flooring can fail due to a ton of reasons and Frank and Amelia delve into what happens when it does happen and some of the causes and how...

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast.  In this episode Frank and Amelia talk about the key differences between strata and subdivision on a property.  Frank and Amelia discuss how time frames can differ and possible differences in cost for each option as well as the pros and cons of each option.    About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owne...

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast.  In this episode we talk about design and building for steep sites and what you need to look out for including the best way to access your site, how steep sites could affect the cost of your build in terms of the design, drainage, service connections to your property and other possible limitations.    About us Prime Design...

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia talk about choosing your perfect builder for your new build or extension project.  We talk about the things to consider, timeframes and inclusions, and things to watch out for before you sign a contract with a builder.   About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania since 2004. ...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia discuss choosing a block.  We have seen time and time again people buying blocks of land that may have restrictions on them or cannot even be built on, simply because they didn't know what to look for and what to check.   In this episode, Amelia and Frank discuss some of the possible things that may arise when choo...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia go back to the very beginning and discuss the reasons for starting a podcast about building design and the process surrounding it.  Frank also dives right in and talks about 30 years in the industry and how Prime Design started back in 2004.  About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia welcome a special guest Toby who is a Thermal Performance Assessor. Toby explains ways to achieve the six star minimum energy requirements of a home and how this affects the heating and cooling of the home.  Toby also discusses with Frank and Amelia the implications of a home that performs poorly and how it can create a...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia welcome a special guest Toby who is a Thermal Performance Assessor. Toby explains ways to achieve the six star minimum energy requirements of a home and how this affects the heating and cooling of the home.  Toby also discusses with Frank and Amelia the implications of a home that performs poorly and how it can create a...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia talk about building sheds on your property. There are heaps items to unpack in this episode as Frank and Amelia discuss storage sheds for cars, caravans, motorbikes and more, livable sheds and even sheds for business purposes such as commercial kitchens or mechanics sheds.  Frank and Amelia also discuss the regulations...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia talk about sustainable building using a cutting edge product called Cupolex. Special guest Tony from Cupolex in NSW talks about what Cupolex is and how it's revolutionising concrete slabs all around the globe.  Most importantly, are the environmental benefits and provides.  Cupolex is  Australian made and made from...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia talk about units and small multi-residential dwellings.  During this episode, Frank and Amelia talk about the types of blocks that may be suitable for building multiple dwellings as well as what costs and infrastructure implications there may be.  If you are a small developer looking to develop a site and are unsure of...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia talk about common illegal works.  Does your home meet all the necessary requirements of the building code and have the required permits.  Frank and Amelia talk about how what to look out for in todays episode.  About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania since 2004.  Our goa...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia and special guest Jarrod from Survey Plus talk about engineering surveying and what's involved.  Jarrod, Frank and Amelia then discuss how engineering surveying plays a roll in the design process and why it is important.   About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania sin...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Frank and Amelia talk about budgets and costs to consider for your new build or extension project.  There are some aspects of your budget you may not have considered and aspects that may affect the overall cost.  As always our recommendation is to do your research or engage a professional to assist you with your budget.  A quantity surv...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Amelia and Frank discuss different roof pitches available, their importance, and how the type of roof pitch can affect maintenance, drainage, and more.   About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania since 2004.  Our goal is to share as much valuable information as possible about the process o...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! This week Amelia and Frank discuss the different service connections required for your new property.  Everything to water, electrical connections, NBN internet connections, stormwater and even sewage.  About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania since 2004.  Our goal is to share as much valuable infor...

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast! Amelia and Frank discuss the implications of purchasing a rural block and what additional aspects and costs need to be considered.  About us Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania since 2004.  Our goal is to share as much valuable information as possible about the process of building design, extensions, a...