3. Have you heard the news?
Date: 18 August 2024
Building costs have decreased for the first time in over a decade. The latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) revealed a 1.1% drop in building costs in the last three months leading up to June.
Key materials like structural steel, kitchen joinery, tap-ware, and electrical fixtures have seen price reductions, contributing to a record-low annual growth rate of 0.6%, down from 2.3% earlier in the year.
If you've been waiting for the right time to start your renovations - the time is now! Take advantage of these favourable conditions and start your renovation project today.
2. What makes us different to other builders?
Date: 15 July 2024
Knowledge is power and it doesn’t just end with the completion of the building apprenticeship. With the ever changing building regulations, building codes, techniques - you name it - it can get pretty confusing. To stay on top of our game we invest in continuous education and training for our team.
2. Efficiency
In the construction industry, time is money and we are well aware of that! We utilise technology and modern construction methods to increase productivity. and have well structured systems in place that allow us to track your building project every step of the way.
3. Multidisciplinary Expertise
We have strong relationships with well-known architects, subcontractors and suppliers we can liaise with, whether that’s getting your project started or throughout the building process.
1. Project Management Systems
Date: 12 May 2024
In this blog post we want to briefly introduce our main management systems so you can get a better insight into how we operate. Our software systems are an essential part of our business to ensure effective planning, excellent time management, precise cost and time tracking and straightforward client communication. At Hutton Developments, we think these are crucial qualities that contribute to our clients' enjoyable and exciting experience from start to finish.
BUILDXACT
Purpose: Job Management Software for Builders
Features:
- Takeoffs, estimating and quoting
- Supplier collaboration
- Job management
- Job scheduling and time tracking
- Efficient collaboration and communication with clients via the client portal
BUILDXACT - VARIATION PROCESS
Two main types:
1. Variations outside of scope
2. Swapping or changing items using variation
The variation order will provide you with the detailed overview of what tasks and costs will be involved.
Each variation order will show you the current contract total (incl. GST) , as well as the proposed contract total (incl. GST). The idea behind this; rather than getting several small variations that you don't think will significantly increase the build cost, it keeps the price in the forefront preventing any significant financial surprises at the end.
Purpose: Accounting Software
Features:
- Track and complete bill payments
- Intuitive invoicing software
- Accounting reports
- Analytics
- Payroll
- ... and so much more
DEPUTY
Purpose: Timesheet Software
Features:
- Innovative workforce management
- Staff communication
- Time tracking software
- Employee scheduling
- Links directly with Buildxact and Xero
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About Us
We specialise in the construction of high-end residential new builds and renovations and pride ourselves on our dedication to quality, attention to detail and working within client budgets.