Post 6: Project 1: Power, Services & Basement Considerations
Follow our commercial-spec house build from the start. We're tackling a major basement dig with high groundwater, using a Dincel and Sika waterproofing system to keep it dry.
Follow our commercial-spec house build from the start. We're tackling a major basement dig with high groundwater, using a Dincel and Sika waterproofing system to keep it dry.
Our temporary power plan is set! Using a "jump-up" strategy with distribution boards, we'll ensure safe, organized power across the site, eliminating cable runs and even providing charging for electric utes.
Join the site walkthrough as we preserve a protected tree and navigate construction challenges, from locating a hidden sewer line to planning for temporary power and meter box placement
Ever wondered what really goes into a high-end construction project? Join us as we document every step, from site prep to finish, on our new residential build.
Australia’s costliest natural hazard is flood. The Insurance Council’s 2024–25 data shows where the risk sits, who’s most exposed, and what actually reduces premiums. Here’s what homeowners need to know about risk, insurance, and smarter rebuild choices.
Developers turn ideas into buildable real estate projects. This guide explains the role from feasibility studies and land acquisition to funding, approvals, contractor selection, construction oversight, and handover—plus when you need one, common challenges, and best practices.
Learn what it does, when you need one, why cripple wall fails happen in older homes, and how metric-based best practices, bracing, and foundation anchors boost stability.