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Stratco – Price Increase Notification
Click here to view the Price Increase Notification.

This letter provides further updates to price increases previously advised that will take effect in January and February 2022.

The changes are a result of significant increases in raw material costs from our major steel supplier, and other suppliers of various tubular and accessory products.

Soil Classification
One of the first things required when starting a construction project is to ascertain the soil type.

Soil testing will be required by the engineer so they can efficiently design the structure as the soil classification can greatly affect the cost of construction.

Site Classes collaborate construction

Construction Cost Table
Have a look at this Construction Cost Table to give you an idea of the average building costs in Australia are to build your family dream home. Then, Get In Touch with us to discuss your vision! We can’t wait to turn your dream into reality.

It is a useful guide to the cost of building a house as well as a variety of building types including townhouses, residential apartments etc. It provides an approximate cost per construction type per square metre in your area.

Windows and Doors in Bushfire Prone Areas
Click here to see  A Guide to Windows & Doors in Bushfire Prone Areas which is a booklet for the AWA’s different construction requirements for windows and doors.

This guide contains information about the different construction requirements for windows and doors including:

  • Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL)
  • Condensed Explanation of Window and Door Requirements
  • Easy Guide for Window and Door Requirements
  • Diagrams
  • Timber Species & Densities
  • Bushfire Resisting Timbers

Renovation Calculator
Click here to view the Renovation Calculator.
This is a useful tool to get a cost estimate for your renovation. 

Simply enter the required details on the calculator to work out how much your next project will amount to.

Australia Construction Cost Guide
Click here to view the Archicentre Australia Cost Guide.

This tool explains costs in a reasoned manner – as a precursor to you seeking a site and building specific “opinion of probable cost” provided to you when you engage and Archicentre Australia Design Architect to provide a Feasibility Sketch.

Here are some free, helpful resources that you can use when thinking about Building or Renovating. Use these to assist you in realising your vision.

Click on the relevant box below to get your FREE downloadable home building resource to help you start your journey.

Home Building Process

What to Look for in a Construction Fee Proposal

5 Critical Questions to Ask Your Builder

5 Key Influences on New Home Construction Costs

9 Reasons to Hire an Architect