McLauchlan Building Designers will exceed our clients’ expectations by providing excellent design, detailed documentation and on-time delivery, within budget, with flexibility and creativity. Your Experience with MBD is a journey, we see the experience as a collaborative, considered and complete.
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- OUR VISION AND EXPERIENCE
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To be the most preferred building design practice because of our innovative, yet practical, design approach and creation of sound documentation that delivers a high council approval rate and a build within budget. Our 40 years’ experience and continuous focus on global trends in innovative design and building materials and techniques allows us to push our clients’ vision and budget further to a unique value proposition. We take client service and communication very seriously, ensuring that we always deliver on brief, on time and on budget. Our experience begins with you; listening, learning and understanding.
At McLauchlan Building Designers, we are committed to providing the most professional yet approachable service to achieve your desired outcome. Every design process is unique, the number of steps varies depending on the complexity of the project and whether you're building a new home, renovating or simply making a few small home improvements
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Building or Renovating ?
BUILDING OR RENOVATING? 1. Make your first stop your best stop. McLauchlan Building Designers will assimilate your visions and site features into an innovative, tasteful and functional design. Our award winning team will co-ordinate all aspects of design and fit out, with detailed specifications. If you don’t have a builder, we will use our list […]
When do you need a Building Permit
When do you need a Building Permit ? A Building Permit is required for all major building projects including new homes, home extensions, garages and commercial projects. A permit is also required for many small projects including sheds, retaining walls, fences, decks, carports, verandah’s, swimming pools and spas. How Do I Get a Building Permit? […]
Understanding Building Designer’s Fees
The majority of people have no idea how much building designer’s fees are, and it is not without good reason. The different methods on how we can charge are confusing. Traditionally Building Designers charge on a percentage of the Cost of Works, other wise referred to as the construction costs. Here is an example on […]
Building Designers…….. who are we?
Building Designers … who are we? I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked ‘What is a Building Designer’. So here you go – here’s our answer. They are the people who design most of the residential and other work in Australia, but no one has ever heard of them. The Building […]
Should I engage a builder or a designer for project plans?
Many builders offer in-house project design services, but is this the best option, or should investors engage Building designer for designs and plans? While it might seem more convenient to use one company to complete your design plans and build your development, the truth is it could cost you more in the long run. Generally […]
Memberships
Member of the Australian Institute Of Building Surveyor
Member of Design Matters
