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.
01
Site & access
Slope, access, retaining, drainage and site constraints that can influence construction.
02
Buildability
Review the design through the lens of how it will actually be built.
03
Cost risks
Identify areas of complexity or uncertainty that may affect construction cost.
04
Value engineering
Look for opportunities to simplify construction without compromising the architectural intent.
05
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.
Project case study
From a challenging site to an exceptional home.
This coastal site had a steep slope, restricted access and limited space for materials.
The challenge
Steep slope, restricted access and tight site constraints.
The SBS approach
Detailed engineering, innovative access solutions and phased construction.
The result
An exceptional architectural home that makes the most of the site and the view.
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.
Where SBS fits in
The journey from plans to construction.
We work with you at a critical stage — after design and approval, before you appoint a builder.
01
Design
Work with your architect on your design.
02
DA Approval
Plans approved and ready to progress.
03
Documentation
Construction drawings and consultant reports.
04
Buildability Review
SBS reviews your plans for cost risks and opportunities.
SBS enters here
05
Tender / Appoint
Move forward with confidence and clearer scope.
06
Construction
Your home delivered with experienced oversight.
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
What happens next
A clear next step.
01
Review
We review your project details and any plans supplied.
02
Conversation
Ricky or a team member will contact you within one business day.
03
Buildability Review
We'll discuss key opportunities, cost risks and next steps.
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.
Where are you in your project?
Start with the right conversation.
Planning
Planning an architectural home
Get the builder involved before the plans are final.
Plans approved
Plans ready or DA approved
Get a builder's perspective before you go to tender.
Difficult site
Building on a difficult site
Sloping blocks, constrained access and complex engineering.