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23.01.2022 Unlike a variation, PC and PS are adjustments to a contract. If you want a 'water-tight' contract, it is better to have as little PC and PS as possible, making the builder carry all the risk of supplying the items. This is usually quite difficult due to the client not yet having time to decide on the item or the item having a certain amount of unknown to it.... If you want to share some of that risk, having an agreed PS or PC can work in your favour, plus let you choose what you want. It is your home. For example: if the builder was to allow $35/m2 for 10m2 of floor tiles based off the quality range specified by the client = $350.00 . Then the client was to choose floor tiles for $30/m2 for 10m2 = $300.00. The builder would then deduct $50.00 from the contract price. PC and PS items only usually make up around 30% of the overall project so the majority of the contract is usually at a fixed price. See more

16.01.2022 A long time overdue, but I want to introduce myself: I am David Millard, the owner of Ecowise Homes. I started Ecowise Homes 3 years ago with the aspiration to create healthier, more energy efficient and sustainable homes. As the builder, I like getting involved throughout the design stage to create a smoother process from design to construction and being on site, on the tools. I am a qualified carpenter. I have a Cert IV in Building and Construction, Certificate in Building ...Science Principles to Construct Energy Efficient Buildings, Certified Greensmart Builder with HIA and Certified Energy Smart Builder with Green Building Institute. I am currently studying to become a certified passive house tradesman. I have a passion for creating a high-quality home and also for providing a professional service with thorough communication. I guess you could say I am trying to remove the traditional stigma that tradesmen are generally renowned for of being unreliable and unorganised. Away from work, I have a beautiful family: wife, Jane (married for 7 years), son, Charlie (3 years old) and daughter, Rosie (5 months old). As a family we love getting away for weekends or holidays in our camper trailer. Talk soon..

11.01.2022 A nice combination of Colorbond, James Hardie weatherboards and timber cladding... Also a great spot for a morning cuppa!

10.01.2022 Confused about these building industry acronyms? PC stands for Prime Cost item: A Prime Cost item is an amount of money allowed for an item in a project. The labour that goes with that item has already been included within the total price of the project. The PC amount is to supply the item only. An example is a toilet suite. The labour for the plumber to install the toilet is included in the total project cost but the exact toilet may not have been known at the time of pricin...g, therefore an allowance was made which could be varied once the toilet was chosen. Regardless of which toilet was chosen, the cost for the plumber to install is the same so there is no need to make the cost variable, therefore it is included in the total price. PS stands for Provisional Sum: Provisional Sum items are similar in that they are an allowance for an unknown item but, in this case, it includes materials and labour. PS allowances are often used for excavation where the exact quantities are not known or items such as a kitchen in which the price would include to supply the cupboards and bench tops as well as the labour to install. While PC and PS items allow the contract to be flexible, we always recommend choosing as much as possible before signing the contract and lock away these costs so the whole project cost is know before it even commences. Where Prime Cost Items (PC’s) and Provisional Sum (PS) allowances are shown in a proposal or contract document, the amount shown should be inclusive of GST, e.g. tile allowance Prime Cost $35/m2 (inclusive of GST) landscaping Provisional Sum $10,000 (inclusive of GST) We hope that helps you to distinguish the difference - it sounds a little complicated but, basically, it is just a more transparent way to show the client what we are allowing for, instead of over-allowing or purchasing the cheapest fixtures and fittings possible after the contract is signed.

08.01.2022 2020 was definitely a year to remember, we are looking forward to 2021 with new beginnings and these new projects thanks to @eplusarchitecture and @sunday_studio_au But for now.... Back to the holidays!!

06.01.2022 Testimonial "The whole experience was fantastic. David's communication skills were excellent, I always knew what was going on. His craftsmanship was outstanding, David has an eye for detail and quality."