Complimentary Buildability Review
Planning an architectural home?
Get the builder involved before the plans are final.
Have SBS review your plans for cost risks, site challenges and value engineering opportunities before you tender or commit to construction.
Book Your Complimentary Review
Now scheduling 2027 projects. Limited builds each year.
30+ Years
Building experience
Fixed Price Contracts
Clear from day one
Direct Access
To your builder
Fortnightly Written Reports
Know exactly where your build stands
Before you go to tender
Many expensive building decisions are made long before construction starts.
A beautiful design still needs to work on site. Bringing an experienced builder into the conversation early can uncover complexity, cost risks and opportunities while changes are still easier to make.
Your complimentary review
What we'll look at.
A practical builder's review of the decisions that can affect how your architectural home is constructed, costed and delivered.
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Site & access
Slope, access, retaining, drainage and site constraints that can influence construction.
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Buildability
Review the design through the lens of how it will actually be built.
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Cost risks
Identify areas of complexity or uncertainty that may affect construction cost.
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Value engineering
Look for opportunities to simplify construction without compromising the architectural intent.
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Your next steps
Understand what needs to happen before your project is ready for tender and construction.
Real SBS project
Experience matters early.
SBS works with clients, architects and consultants to resolve buildability and construction complexity before it becomes expensive on site.
How SBS builds
More certainty. Less guesswork.
A premium home deserves a disciplined construction process and direct communication.
Fixed price contract
Clear inclusions and exclusions from the outset.
Fortnightly written reports
Know exactly where your build stands.
Direct builder involvement
Experienced oversight throughout the project.
Build Assurance
Up to $35,000 toward qualifying unforeseen costs on eligible projects. Terms apply.
Who this is for
Built for considered, architectural projects.
SBS takes on a small number of substantial homes each year. The review is most valuable if you are:
Planning an architect-designed home
New homes and major alterations across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter and Mid-Coast NSW.
Working with an architect or designer
From early concept through to DA-approved plans and construction documentation.
Building on a site with character
Sloping blocks, waterfront sites, constrained access or complex engineering.
Investing in a substantial build
Typically projects with a construction budget of $2m–$5m.
What happens next
A clear, no-obligation process.
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Share your project
Tell us about your site, plans and timing using the form below.
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Speak with Ricky
Ricky or a member of the SBS team responds within one business day.
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Your Buildability Review
We walk through cost risks, buildability and next steps for your project.
Your builder
Talk directly with the person who builds your home.
Ricky Marco
Managing Director & Construction Manager
Ricky brings more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. A licensed builder and experienced project manager, he connects with clients from the very beginning of their building journey and stays involved through to handover.
Start the conversation
Have plans? Let's look at them.
Tell us a little about your project. SBS will review your details and respond within one business day.
No obligation
Confidential
Expert feedback
One business day response