The cost of building has increased in recent years, and 'square metre rates' are thrown around with the intention of being helpful for budgeting, but its a bit of a scam...find out what we mean.
The cost of building is the most challenging part of every project, regardless of the budget figure. The construction industry has a fascination with square metre rates and we have a love/hate relationship with them.
This document tries to put them in perspective. The astute reader will deduce that this game can be gamed and while many do to serve their immediate needs, for those of us focused on great outcomes there is only one number that matters….
Author:
Andy Marlow
Andy joined Dick Clarke at Envirotecture as a young architect, gaining significant experience in designing genuinely sustainable buildings, both residential and non-residential, in Australia and overseas. After a stint at a large corporate practice, Andy returned to Envirotecture as a director in 2014. He went on to found Passivhaus Design & Construct in 2020, in order to make Passivhaus performance more accessible for more people.
Date Published:
November 23, 2021
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