Construction site showing nearly completed extension

Project update – Foveaux Street

Posted on September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 by Andrew R

Another one my of designs is being constructed by Upright Building Services. This extension to a heritage house in Ainslie… Read more Project update – Foveaux Street

Exterior showing walls featuring recycled bricks and light grey cladding

Project update – Granny flat completed in Kambah

Posted on September 10, 2025September 24, 2025 by Andrew R

A two-bedroom granny flat I designed for an owner builder in Kambah is now finished. The 77m² secondary dwelling transforms… Read more Project update – Granny flat completed in Kambah

Drawing showing building elevation of a modernist house with flat roof

Project update – Raoul Place

Posted on August 11, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

This month Dale and his crew from Upright Building Services started a small extension in Lyons. For this extension I… Read more Project update – Raoul Place

Planning a home extension and wondering about the cost?

Posted on August 10, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

It’s a common question for homeowners. To help you get started, I’ve created a simple app: The Canberra Extension Calculator.… Read more Planning a home extension and wondering about the cost?

Building section showing a house with a non-habitable storage attic with drop-down attic ladder

A short guide to attics in Canberra

Posted on July 4, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

Attics are an exiting and cost-effective way to add space to your Canberra home. If you’re building new or extending attics can transform unused roof space into a valuable storage or living area.

‘Missing Middle Housing Reforms’ will dramatically change the planning rules

Posted on June 27, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

The ACT Government’s “missing middle reforms” aim to dramatically increase dwelling densities in established suburbs. In its current form, the… Read more ‘Missing Middle Housing Reforms’ will dramatically change the planning rules

Project updates – Completed at the start of 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

It’s very satisfying to see projects completed. Here are a couple of images from the most recently finsihed projects; Jordan… Read more Project updates – Completed at the start of 2025

Adopting plain English terms and conditions

Posted on April 17, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

In early 2025, I rolled out a ‘one-click’ system for my fee proposals. At the same time, I updated my… Read more Adopting plain English terms and conditions

I’m feature in ‘Construct Your Career’

Posted on March 5, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew R

In this MBA publication, you’ll find an overview of my background along with an insight into my day-to-day work as… Read more I’m feature in ‘Construct Your Career’