78 | Standing out from the crowd Tailored Building Solutions manages projects from conception to completion and offers processes to ensure a stress-free and quality build experience. Tailored Building Solutions T T Karen Phelps “The relationship with your builder becomes even more important to ensure what you spend is a good investment. If you have the right people around you the end result will be great.” BUILDING When looking for a builder it can be difficult to compare apples with apples. This means people can often opt for the cheapest quote but this usually comes at a consequence, says Paul Buddle, owner of Tailored Building Solutions. “People treat building projects similar to buying a car and will happily negotiate the cheapest deal they can get. But if the builder cuts their rate then the flow on effect is usually reduced quality of build at best and the builder falling over at worst as they have under quoted. It’s vital people do their due diligence and that’s why we offer anyone a service to review their build contracts and give feedback.” Qualified builder Paul Buddle launched Tailored Building Solutions in 2010 to focus on renovation and new build projects, which require more flexibility and stand out from the crowd. He founded the company on simple principles: that every project should be approached with creativity, quoted with honesty and finished to the highest standard of excellence. Paul says he has developed his business with a focused attention on customer experience, and a dedication to delivering a stress free and transparent service to clients. A current renovation project is a good example. Paul says they approached Tailored Building Solutions as the first point of contact in the process, which meant that Paul could give practical advice on cost, practicality and buildability. “They have two young children so wanted extra space and with that scope we could introduce them to the right architect to deliver their vision as not all architects have the same skills or focuses,” says Paul. “We could also advise them on things like material choice because once again cheapest is not always the best investment. And with a young family durability was important.” Tailored Building Solutions manages projects from conception to completion and offers great processes to ensure a stressfree and quality build experience. A team of around ten is employed split into in crews, each with an experienced leading hand and Paul overseeing jobs as well. “Clients are introduced to their crew and this same crew stays with the client until the job is complete,” explains Paul. Systems and technology play a key part to support each project. For example Tailored Building Solutions has a budget system the client can view via an online portal that updates daily so people can see where their project – and by default they themselves – are at financially and make informed decisions. “Especially at the moment it’s important to have a clear understanding of where your project is at from a cost perspective,” says Paul. “The relationship with your builder becomes even more important to ensure what you spend is a good investment. If you have the right people around you the end result will be great.” Tailored Building Solutions works Auckland wide and at present is completing three large $1m plus renovation projects. “At Tailored Building Solutions we specialise in taking people’s vision and bringing it to life without compromise from conception to completion.” 8B CHARLOTTE STREET, EDEN TERRACE, AUCKLAND 09 3072702 engineer@tdstructures.co.nz www.tdstructures.co.nz TD Structures carries out a wide variety of structural engineering design work for a range of clients that include institutions, architects, developers, building contractors and home owners. We continue to build on a reputation for high quality analysis and design and careful attention to detailing. We consistently aim to provide solutions that are both economical and less wasteful of resources. Call the office: 09 274 8500 Email: office@mcwatt.co.nz www.mcwatt.co.nz McWatt Group Ltd provides a dynamic mix of machines, trucks and aggregates. We can expertly take on any of your earthmoving projects.
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