1. The Australian Owner Builders Planning Kit

2. What is the Australian Owner Builders Planning Kit?  The planning kit is an essential tool for people looking to construct, renovate or extend their home  It has been developed to save property owners up to tens of thousands of dollars of their project cost and  To help you understand the process of Owner-Building  To fulfil mandatory building requirements  It gives you the tools to build the home of your dreams  “Invest a little upfront to save a lot at the end”

3. Why buy the Australian Owner Builders Planning Kit?  The kits help owner-builders, builders and renovators to Manage projects just like a professional builder – without the 25% plus builders margin Comprehensive ‘bag of tools’ to help you build successfully, on time and within budget Identify problematic areas before they arise – saving them $000s and keeping the project on track Make informative decisions – making the right choices, save money and build to quality standards Safeguard their building project and investment to successful completion

4. Types of Kits available to suit the Complexity of the Projects

5. 1. Starter Pack  Each pack contains: Questions to ask a tradesman booklet 2 x Owner Building fact booklets Estimator CD Price: $29.95 (Incl GST & p&h) *FREE BONUS: How to save real money from owner building your own home ($49.95) **Plus four free reports – visit the website

6. Starter Pack Continued….  Owner Building fact booklets This booklet contains information on key issues such as  Things to look for when choosing a block of land  Good Design  Common oversights during construction  Councils  Regulations  Contracts  Constructing on time and on budget  Insurance  Avoiding on site conflict and more

7. Starter Pack Continued….  Estimating CD The estimator will help calculate approximately the total cost of the project. It is easy to use and is essential if applying for finance.

8. 2. Construction Pack  Each pack contains: All of the Starter Pack contents plus Mandatory Site Sign 2 x Domestic Project Specifications Price: $79.95 (Incl GST & p&h) *FREE BONUS: How to save real money from owner building your own home ($49.95)

9. Domestic Project Specifications Two specification publications are included. This step by step specification guide will help you record and keep track of various project stages from initial project particulars (where the project is being constructed), preliminary site works and foundation to the final completion.

10. How to save real money from owner building your own home How to save real money from owner building your home (manual). The purpose of the manual is to show prospective Owner Builders just how straightforward the process is. It outlines all building stages including design, planning, permits, site preparation, management and construction. Valued at $49.95

11. 3. Master Pack A  Each pack contains: All of the Starter & Construction Pack contents plus 1 x Schedule of Works Wall Chart OR 1 x Quality Assurance Checklist Price: $220.00 (Incl GST & p&h) *FREE BONUS: How to save real money from owner building your own home ($49.95)

12. 3. Master Pack B  Each pack contains: All of the Starter & Construction Pack contents plus 1 x Schedule of Works Wall Chart 1 x Quality Assurance Checklist Price: $320.00 (Incl GST & p&h) *FREE BONUS: How to save real money from owner building your own home ($49.95)

13. Master Pack Continued….  Schedule of Works Wall Chart It is a comprehensive step by step project management tool. This chart helps you keep track of each stage of the project and provides you with a convenient method of tracking when, how and by whom things need to be done.

14. Master Pack Continued….  Quality Assurance Checklist The 20-page checklist is a quality assurance record for key stages of the project including the successful completion of site preparations, framing, plastering, electrical, plumbing and finishing.

15. Master Pack Continued….  Quality Assurance Checklist Continued.. The 20-page checklist assists owner builders to  better understand the building project and building operational management  set a clear sense of construction direction and planning  manage lead times and critical check points  highlight priorities  improve sub contractor and trades communication and relationships  manage project within budget and time

16. Master Pack Continued….  VIC Contract Sets Essential contract packs Major Domestic Building Contract Minor Domestic Building Contract Exempt Works Contract Are available to help you deal with suppliers and subcontractors.