In Victoria the starting position is not that some building work needs a permit. It is that all of it does, unless a specific exemption applies. The Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2018 set that default, and the list of things carved out of it is finite, conditional and narrower than
If you are considering changing a window in your iBuild home design, you generally do not need to have the wall re-engineered simply because the window is being changed. What Happens If I Change a Window? Changing the window itself should not require the wall to be re-engineered. However, changing the size or position of the window can affect the home's 7-star energy rating, particularly depending...
If you are planning a kit home project, one of the first things to establish is whether your land is in a designated bushfire-prone area. This affects whether additional planning and construction requirements will apply — and whether iBuild needs to allow for a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating in your cost estimate.You do not need to engage a bushfire consultant to answer this initial question. Each...
The Bushfire Attack Level, commonly known as the BAL rating, should ideally be identified before iBuild prepares your initial cost estimate. This allows any bushfire-related design, material and construction requirements to be included in the estimated kit home price from the outset. Who Determines the BAL Rating? The formal BAL rating is not set by iBuild or by your local council. It is...
Getting house drawings done through an architect can be costly, often only for the customer to later discover their design is too expensive to build. iBuild sidesteps this problem because all the drawings for its standard plans have already been completed in advance, so customers avoid paying architect fees entirely. How the process works: 1. Select a plan and get your complimentary estimateAfter...
Yes. As a national housing provider, all new iBuild designs meet the livable standard requirements. What are the Livable Design Regulations? Most Australian states and territories have introduced new livable standard regulations, with the exception of Western Australia and New South Wales, which have not yet adopted them. These regulations are designed to assist elderly and disabled people by...
Many qualified engineers consider taking the owner-builder route due to their technical expertise and understanding of construction principles. While engineers may have extensive knowledge in design, structural systems, and project management, there are still legal requirements that apply when managing and completing residential building work.In many cases, engineers can act as owner-builders and may be...
Many people considering the owner-builder path ask whether they can personally handle every stage of the construction process. While owner-builders are able to complete a significant amount of the work themselves, there are important legal and safety restrictions that need to be understood before starting a project.In most cases, an owner-builder can manage and complete a wide range of general construction...
We understand that visualising how furniture fits within a space is an important part of planning your home. While we don’t provide fully furnished display layouts, we offer several practical ways to help you confidently plan your interior spaces and ensure your furniture fits perfectly. What we provide: 1. Detailed plans with dimensions All our plans include clear measurements, allowing...