Owner Builders Planning Kit

Congratulations on choosing to Owner Build your project!

As an Owner Builder you are one of thousands of Australians who start their projects each month. Your investment in this fabulous Australian Owner Builders Pack will assist you in managing your project successfully. 'How will I achieve that?', you may ask yourself. The kits have been developed to save property owners tens of thousands of dollars of the project cost and help them understand the process of owner building.

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The planning packs will enable you to

  1. Manage your projects just like a professional builder - without the 25% builders margin
  2. Learn the secrets from past Owner Builders - how they built successfully, on time and within budget
  3. Identify problematic areas before they arise - saving you $000s and keeping your project on track
  4. Make informative decisions - making the right choices, save money and build to quality standards
  5. Safeguard your building project and investment to successful completion

You will receive valuable information for every dollar, spent as the planning kits are available in various configurations to suit the complexity of your projects.

Master Pack ($249.95 + ph)* - A Must Have! If you want to learn how to protect your investment, know the right way to build your project, manage and complete it successfully. When your project is your home - getting it right the first time matters and is important. The Master Pack will save you thousands of dollars and build a quality home. This pack is designed for the ultimate working support and comes with

  1. Estimating sheet – CD                                                                     
  2. Discount voucher
  3. Building, Renovating or Extending?                          
  4. Being an owner-builder
  5. Building and renovating
  6. Protection of adjoining property
  7. Owner-builder – Information and Education Kit                   
  8. Practical Owner and Builder magazine                                
  9. How To Save Real Money
  10. Intro to Owner Building Fact Booklet
  11. Owner Builders Fact Booklet
  12. Questions to ask a Trades Person
  13. Quality Assurance Checklist                                                  
  14. AOB – Victorian Work Cover OHS Documents
  15. Australian Owner Builders Estimating Chart – hard copy
  16. Guide to the Owner Builder
  17. 2 x BS 5 Exempt works contract
  18. 2 x BS 6 Minor Domestic contract,
  19. 2 x BS 8 Major Domestic Building contract
  20. 2 x Domestic Project Specifications
  21. “Building & Renovating A Guide for Consumers”
  22. Code of Practice for Demolition
  23. Construction regulations Handbook
  24. Schedule of Works wall chart  
Don't risk it! Use the right tools for the right job: this is the Owner Builder kit that's a must. Years in the making, tested by professional builders - the secrets of successful project management is all in one kit.

 

 To place an order : Simply call us on 1300 856 095 or click here to leave your details and we will get in contact with you regarding your order.

* The prices mentioned above are GST exclusive

More Information:

Work Schedule Wall Chart - It is a comprehensive step by step project management tool. This chart helps you keep track of each stage of the project and provides you with a convenient method of tracking when, how and by whom things need to be done.

 

Quality Assurance Checklist - The 20-page checklist is a quality assurance record for key stages of the project including the successful completion of site preparations, framing, plastering, electrical, plumbing and finishing. The 20-page checklist assists owner builders to

- better understand the building project and building operational management

- set a clear sense of construction direction and planning

- manage lead times and critical check points

- highlight priorities

- improve sub contractor and trades communication and relationships

- manage project within budget and time

Construction Site Sign - The sign is a statutory requirement for all construction sites and provides contact information for the owner builder. The sign also displays the building permit number, date of issue and the building surveyor's name and registration number.

 

Project Document Manager - The folder is sectioned into key planning areas that need verification before commencement. The folder lists each stage of the process (for example, applying for building permit, plans, specification, soil reports, site survey plan, property hazards, contract of sale etc.) and gives you the space to store all the required documentation.

 

Owner Builders Companion - The purpose of the Build Your Own manual is to show prospective owner builders just how straightforward the process is. It outlines all building stages including design, planning, permits, site preparation, management and construction.

 

Estimating Chart - The estimator will help you estimate the total cost of the project. It is easy to use and is essential if you are applying for finance. The chart contains 4 sections.

  1. Colour Chart - for Gutters, Fascia Board, Down Pipes, Meter Box, Front and Back Door, Bath, Shower Base, Vanity, Taps, Tiles etc.
  2. Building Estimating Form - The 4 page form lists items such as plans and specifications, council fees, insurance, plumbing, roofing, painting to name a few and will help you estimate your project cost accordingly.
  3. Quotation Summary Sheet - This sheet will help you record details and quotations provided by various tradespeople - carpenter, plumber, electrician, floor/wall tiler, plasterer, drainer, painter, suppliers, bricklayer, roof tiler, and concreter
  4. Construction Schedule - This provides weekly guidelines on scheduling your project and comes with your personal Construction Schedule chart for you to keep track of all your construction project

Owner Builder Estimator CD - The CD automatically calculates your project costs and budget

 

Fact Sheets - This booklet contains information on key issues such as

- Things to look for when choosing a block of land

- Good Design

- Common oversights during construction

- Councils

- Regulations

- Contracts

- Constructing on time and on budget

- Insurance

- Avoiding on site conflict and more

 

Practical Owner & Builder - Copy of the Practical Owner & Builder publication which is published quarterly and distributed through local councils, government offices, building professionals, trade shows, education seminars and industry conferences. It is a magazine put together with owner builders and renovators in mind and each issue contains relevant owner building and renovating articles and advertisements.

 

Discount Voucher - 10% discount on Construction Insurance

 

Domestic Project Specifications - Two specification publications are included. This step by step specification guide will help you record and keep track of various project stages from initial project particulars (where the project is being constructed), preliminary site works and foundation to final completion.

 

Contracts - Essential contract packs such as Major Domestic Building Contract, Minor Domestic Contract and Exempt Works Contract are included to help you deal with suppliers and sub-contractors.

 

Trade Person's Handbook - This guides you in the process of selecting right tradesperson for the job and provides a list of questions that you should ask when making a selection. For example, the contractor license number for the tradesperson, if he has proper insurance, when can he start and the time frame it will take to complete the project etc.

 

Safe Work Method Statement Sheet - This 4 page safe work method statement is provided for your safety and awareness because as an owner builder you are responsible for your and everyone else's safety on site.