Pre-costed

A serious flaw in our industry is the all too often budget blowouts, causing projects to be abandoned due to the unwillingness of designers and clients in talking about financial limitations. Tens of thousands of dollars can get consumed in the excitement of the design and documentation stages, only later to find out that the budget does not align with the cost of construction.

There are so many variables that influence the overall cost which is why we prefer to steer clear of talking in square meter rates, instead we insist on understanding the nuances of every design, detail and specification decision that influences the final contract price and the overall cost of your home. 

This issue is compounded by continual growth in construction costs and a general lack of understanding of costs for custom designed architectural homes. 

Months of planning, even years of approvals and tendering can be wasted before budget versus cost is realised. Which Is why we believe that the collaborative approach with a builder early on in the design process will ensure we meet budget and a satisfactory outcome for all. 

Our AlterecO2 homes have already been fully estimated by a Passive House Certified builder, your design team in conjunction with your builder, can guide you along the journey to ensure that what is proposed will avoid construction cost blowouts and will meet your budget .