Selecting a builder

From the beginning, we have spoken to a number of people who have built recently, checked out display homes, visited a number of places through the Sustainable House Days and spoke to the owners and builders, all the time sussing out who we can engage to build what we want. The project builders aren’t interested in anything unique particularly if it’s added onto something 116 years old.

For the term of the build, it is clear there must be a good 3 way relationship between the proprietor, the Architect who is responsible for administration of the contract during construction and the builder.

Tenders were sought from 3 builders that Keith knows well and one put forward by Paul through cycling connections.

The successful tender came from Thoma Liapis from Acropol Constructions with work to commence mid-October with construction scheduled to take 10 months.