The Builders Office

Getting other peoples perspective that have been through the same thing as you're planning to go through, is purely invaluable!! How many of us go and get advice from others about what we are experiencing or just to gain insight into our plans and options, here couldn't be a better conversation with Michael who owns and runs Signature Building Co. We discuss his experience building his home and wh...

Getting other peoples perspective that have been through the same thing as you're planning to go through, is purely invaluable!! How many of us go and get advice from others about what we are experiencing or just to gain insight into our plans and options, here couldn't be a better conversation with Michael who owns and runs Signature Building Co.  We discuss his experience building his home and w...

Getting other peoples perspective that have been through the same thing as you're planning to go through, is purely invaluable!! How many of us go and get advice from others about what we are experiencing or just to gain insight into our plans and options, here couldn't be a better conversation with Michael who owns and runs Signature Building Co. We discuss his experience building his home and wh...

What things are really beneficial to know when youre building in todays changing landscape??  Continuing the chat with Rob from Builders Edge Consulting and The Builders Lounge, diving into his experience with helping people get registered as builders and what they can also do to help their businesses. We are breaking down what really is beneficial for a home owner to know and how it could possibl...

What things are really beneficial to know when youre building in todays changing landscape??  Continuing the chat with Rob from Builders Edge Consulting and The Builders Lounge, diving into his experience with helping people get registered as builders and what they can also do to help their businesses. We are breaking down what really is beneficial for a home owner to know and how it could possibl...

What things are really beneficial to know when youre building in todays changing landscape?? Today i begin the chat with Rob from Builders Edge Consulting and The Builders Lounge, diving into his experience with helping people get registered as builders and what they can also do to help their businesses.  We are breaking down what really is beneficial for a home owner to know and how it could poss...

How often do we feel like we are not getting all the relevant info from a builder?? In this continuing episode, from a trip up to the lovely town of Kyneton to have a chat with Dean and discover ways he has been helping his clients move through the building process, and how as a builder, his team and himself have been improving their processes in the new way to build. Also how these improvements a...

How often do we feel like we are not getting all the relevant info from a builder?? In this continuing episode, from a trip up to the lovely town of Kyneton to have a chat with Dean and discover ways he has been helping his clients move through the building process, and how as a builder, his team and himself have been improving their processes in the new way to build. Also how these improvements a...

How often do we feel like we are not getting all the relevant info from a builder?? In this episode, i travelled up to the lovely town of Kyneton to have a chat with Dean and discover ways he has been helping his clients move through the building process, and how as a builder, his time and himself have been improving their processes in the new way to build. Also how these improvements are helping...

Part 2 of the chat with Toby about Processes and Management. Toby and his company have a wealth of knowledge in prioritising procurement and ordering for any building company, whether you are a owner builder or a professional builder or renovator, the things we discuss here are going to help you achieve your goals more efficiently and cost effectively. This discussion really gets this out there on...

Systems and Processes while doing anything are pivotal to achieving your goals aren't they?? But did you know that not everyone has good ones within their grasp that are able to be used and implemented all day every day that ensure optimum results..... how are we meant to be able to find out who has them and how effective they are, whether you're a first time home owner and need the questions to u...

Home Build Mentoring!! pt 2 Like alot of things in life, we sometimes need some help slash and/or coaching to be able to get where we want to be, you wouldnt play a sport without a coach would you?? Think of this as a first step in the right direction for hitting the goals you have for your home, where are the goal posts youre looking to hit?? this may be something you hadnt thought of but can be...

Home Build Mentoring!!  Like alot of things in life, we sometimes need some help slash and/or coaching to be able to get where we want to be, you wouldnt play a sport without a coach would you??  Think of this as a first step in the right direction for hitting the goals you have for your home, where are the goal posts youre looking to hit?? this may be something you hadnt thought of but can be rea...

What should a builder be doing?? If you have ever been to a business or company and had a chat with them about something you would like to do, you more than likely have been taken through a sales process that is quite in depth, this shouldnt be different to going to a builder should it?? but it is..... how is it different and why is something i discuss in this episode, would you like to know how t...

Do you know what the difference is between the different types of Home Builder and what the Green flags are with each of them?? this is a no holds barred expression of the Green flags you would experience with the different types of builders. Now whether these things resonate with you and your experiences with any of these different builders is all about you finding the one that suits you best!! I...

Do you know what the difference is between the different types of Home Builder and what the red flags are with each of them?? this is a no holds barred expression of the red flags you would experience with the different types of builders. Now whether these things resonate with you and your experiences with any of these different builders is all about you finding the one that suits you best!! If yo...

Whats really going on with what you see when you are speaking to the builders, are they giving you all the information they should be so you can make an informed decision?? i have a funny feeling that they may not be doing that..... What is everyone really protecting by not being transparent?? and honestly this goes both ways with transparency so prepare to be challenged by this!! Send questions o...

What are Problems that are plagueing the industry currently?? and maybe not so much just currently..... some of this may surprise you or something you havent thought about, wouldnt it be great if everything was available to you easily, well here it is and i hope it helps you.   Send questions or comments to:  thebuildersoffice101@gmail.com #thebuildersoffice #homeownership #ownersinfo #buildingadv...

As a follow on to the last episode, i am discussing more on whether builders actually are dishonest or they dont actually know, because they dont know?? I really want to dispell some of the stigma that surrounds builders here and tell you a few secrets that some might not want you to know. Do you really know if anyone is dishonest?? how can you spot it and what are the red flags of dishnonesty fro...

I really want to dispell some of the stigma that surrounds builders here and tell you a few secrets that some might not want you to know. Do you really know if anyone is dishonest?? how can you spot it and what are the red flags of dishnonesty from a builder?? if the builder doesnt want you to know some of these things then to me thats a red flag. How many questions do you need to ask to find out...

I was at an event that had some great information that everyone really needs to know and right now, with the way the world is operating, will this bring alot of changes that are going to benefit you, the home owners!! i couldnt cover all the info in this episode so will go through more in future episodes, though going through the stats on the changes in housing approvals, starts and completions is...

How do you find out if a builder is built and working sustainably and not going to go down the gurgler?? Have you put the builder through a rigorous Q&A Session to find out?? In this episode I am giving out some little gold nuggets to ensure you can be confident that you have made the right choice, there is one that is sure to make you go to a builder and if they dont answer it, then the red flags...

Homeowners go through enough confusing stuff without having to manage what to do if things go belly up with a builder.... today i wanted to tackle the lesser known issue of what to do if the builder goes belly up.  if you want more information hit me up for info and also click the links below for more. and if you want a copy of the list i talk about in this episode, send me a message or comment or...

How much is everyone concerned with building and builders going into liquidation or voluntary administration. and how much is related to the largest builders in australia? In this episode i dive into who and how of what and where the issues could be and if we need to be really worried about the changes that need to happen, after all this is all for you the home owner!!  Here is the link for the Co...

We all have friends and family that are tradespeople and we all want to share the love of work with our projects we are doing, from a back of house point of view for why or why its not a good idea for you to ask your builder if you can select a particular trade to use for bits of the job. when its the right time to ask and what you might hear back. love to hear if you have an opinion on this. Send...