Insights and News
Regional Architecture: Henschke Cellar Door
Visiting the rolling green manicured hills of the Barossa Valley, it is easy to forget we are in country South Australia. The landscape is a far cry from the overgrown wild bush that it typical of the Aussie countryside found an hour’s drive in any...
The Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (the BPS Act)
On 18 December 2017, the NSW Government introduced the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (the BPS Act) as part of its 10-point plan for fire safety in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The BPS Act enables enhanced powers to...
Insights: Kent House
Light and airy, the additions and alterations of Kent House, Waverley has transformed an otherwise old run down terrace house. Studio Schelp has maintained the front facade which conceals the marvel of the architecture beyond. The low maintenance...
Insights: Woolley House
Amongst the terrace house vernacular of Paddington, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, lies the visually striking Woolley House. The iconic award-winning home build in 1980 demonstrated Australian architect Ken Woolley’s re-imagination of Sydney’s...
Insights: Jungle House
Designed and built for his own family, Architect Clinton Cole, kindly opened his home, Jungle House, for us to marvel in this excellent example of how sustainable architecture can become a reality within the suburbs of Sydney. Jungle house is a...
What is a Quantity Surveyor?
The Quantity Surveyor (QS), also known as a Construction Economist, or Cost Manager, is one of a team of professional advisers to the construction industry. They are experts in the measurement and monitoring of construction costs throughout the...