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Post 20: Planning Before Major Works: Surveys, Groundwater and Piling Options
A test pit measured against the tide, survey benchmarks, backup power for dewatering, and why we chose sheet piles over secant piles.
Acoustic Design Basics for Detached & Duplex Builds
How sound travels, what the NCC requires for duplex party walls, and how to improve room acoustics and sound isolation in detached and duplex builds, with stage-by-stage checks.
Post 19: Site Office Setup: Tie-Downs, Stairs, Power and Network
Craning in the site office, tying it down to screw piers, building code-checked stairs, and the approvals still needed before major works.
A-Frame House Plans: Frame Designs & Floor Plans
Thinking about an A-frame? They look great, but in Queensland the challenges are wind, heat, bushfire and 7-star energy rules, not snow. Here's what to plan for before you buy a set of plans.
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