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Site Plans: The One Document That Can Make or Break Your Building Project
A Site Plan that lacks detail truly can break your project When people think about building design, they usually picture floor plans, and finishes and sometimes elevations without always understanding them. Pretty pictures or renders of how it might look can be exciting but rarely do they get excited about site plans , also known as detail and contour surveys . Yet, if there is one document that quietly determines whether a project runs smoothly or spirals into delays, redesi
Julian Parsons
Jan 284 min read


The Plan Sealing Process and The Surveyor's Role
The Plan Sealing process is the formal process of a Local Council endorsing and stamping an original Survey Plan. This endorsement signifies that the development has met all the necessary legal, planning, and engineering requirements laid out in the initial Development Approval (DA). The Key Document: The Survey Plan The process revolves around the Survey Plan (also known as a Plan of Subdivision or community titles scheme plan). This is a technical and legal document prepare
Julian Parsons
Nov 16, 20254 min read


The Unsung Hero of Home Renovation Success:
We've all flicked through glossy design magazines, scrolled through endless Pinterest boards, or binged on renovation shows, dreaming of...
Julian Parsons
Oct 3, 20258 min read


"6 Essential Factors for Gaining Subdivision Approval"
To gain approval for a subdivision your property will need to tick the box for these 6 requirements
Julian Parsons
Feb 9, 20244 min read


How Much Does A Survey Cost?
Land Survey costs start at $295 and vary, as explained here, dependent on the type of survey
Julian Parsons
Jun 14, 20234 min read


Home Improvements that Require a Site Plan Survey
There was a time when most people wanting to upgrade their home would sell up and buy another, but these days a lot more people are...
Julian Parsons
Apr 24, 20234 min read


A New Way To Sell Old Houses
Getting the Best Price We’re sure that most sellers would like to get paid for what their home is really worth, and they’d be delighted...
Julian Parsons
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Boundary Retaining Walls - Issues & Responsibilities
If you have questions about boundary retaining walls you will find the answers here
Julian Parsons
Dec 8, 20225 min read


Building a Carport - Is It Easy?
As simple explanation of the things you should know BEFORE building a Carport "It's Easy Isn't It? - Surely It Can't Be All That Hard"...
Julian Parsons
Nov 14, 20223 min read


Granny Flats - Get Ready for the Rush!
The Acute Shortage of Rental Accommodation Has Increased People's Interest in Granny Flats Again - but before you jump in there's more to...
Julian Parsons
Oct 11, 20224 min read


What's best - A Project Manager or Project Administrator?
What's the difference? One may end up being very costly. This article was submitted by Subdivision & Construction Management [aka SCM...
Julian Parsons
Aug 4, 20214 min read


Aspect & Orientation - How to live the Queensland lifestyle OR blow $50,000.
Did you know that most of us humans are fringe dwellers? That’s especially true of us Queenslanders. We like living on the edge! We like...
Julian Parsons
May 21, 20214 min read


Renovations? Where to start checklist.
Are you planning a major renovation or extension? Not sure where to start? If it’s anything like some of the one’s featured here, you are...
Julian Parsons
Mar 9, 20217 min read


Why are Site Plans so Important?
Hint - they will save you money and more Site Plans are so important because they enable cost efficiencies through all stages of all...
Julian Parsons
Mar 3, 20212 min read


The Role & Importance of the Land Surveyor
The role of a Land Surveyor comes down to providing control. That’s not to say that the Land Surveyor is any type of control freak – far...
Julian Parsons
Jan 3, 20212 min read


Do I Need A Survey Before Purchasing a Property?
Buying a house? Are you truly getting what you are paying for?
Julian Parsons
Nov 22, 20173 min read
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