The QBCC is currently auditing building certifiers, with particular attention on whether Form 12 certificates are being completed and provided at the correct stage of construction. It's a good moment for builders to take a fresh look at how certification fits into their build sequence, rather...
When planning a renovation, new home, extension, pool, retaining wall or small development, one of the first professional documents requested may be a land survey. The difficulty is that the word “survey” can describe several different services, each designed to answer a different question. Two of...
There is something special about renovating a Queenslander. High ceilings, timber floors, verandahs and breezeways can make the design process exciting. They can also make the process deceptively complicated. Older homes are rarely sitting on a perfectly simple, fully documented site. The house may have been...
A site survey gives your designer, architect or builder an accurate picture of the existing conditions on your property. It can show buildings, ground levels, trees, fences, retaining walls, driveways and visible services. However, a standard site survey does not necessarily confirm the legal position of...
Contour and Detail Survey Brisbane: What It Is, Who Needs One, and Why Timing Matters If you've been told you need a "contour and detail survey" and you're not entirely sure what that means, you're not alone. It's one of those terms that gets thrown around...
If you're developing a residential strata or mixed-use project in South East Queensland, lease surveys are one of those things that can quietly cause significant delays if they're not handled properly from the start. They sit at the intersection of surveying, title registration and legal...
Sloping blocks are common across Brisbane and South-East Queensland — especially in established suburbs, hillside locations, and renovation-heavy areas. While these sites can offer great views and design opportunities, they also come with additional challenges during planning and construction. That’s why an accurate Contour Survey is...
In today’s fast-paced design environment, accuracy, efficiency, and speed are more important than ever. For architects and building designers, the quality of your site data can directly impact the success of your project. That’s why more professionals across Brisbane and South-East Queensland are moving away from...
If you’re planning a renovation, extension, or new build in Brisbane, one of the most important (and often overlooked) steps is getting the right survey before you begin. Without accurate site information, designs can miss critical details leading to delays, redesigns, and unexpected costs during construction. Why...
Some homeowners get a bit of shock when they see the price of a boundary survey. Fair enough, it sounds simple...
