Good Bones is an architecture practice based on palawa and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country.
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which I work across Australia, and pay my respects to their continuing culture, knowledge and traditions. Sovereignty was never ceded.

What does an architect do?

What if I’ve never used an architect before?

What type of projects do you do?

What are your values?

What steps does a typical project take?

How much does an architect cost?

How do you charge?

How long does it take?

How will you design to my budget?

How much will my project cost?

Construction prices are unpredictable.
     Is now a bad time to build?

What do you do during construction?
        
All Questions
 The short answer is no. Waiting doesn't protect you from rising costs — it just means paying more later. The question isn't whether now is a good time. It's whether your plan accounts for what's coming.

Construction prices are often volatile and at the mercy of broader economic conditions. Since Covid costs have increased approximately 40%, primarily due to supply chain disruptions, skilled labour shortages, and high demand. However, even in stable economic times, construction costs will, on average, continue to rise alongside inflation and consumer price indices.

So what do you do? Make a plan today that accounts for tomorrow. I will help you build cost escalation factors and contingencies into the budget early on. Even if your project has a long timeline, we can prepare for the road ahead. It’s never too early to start thinking and planning your next steps.

There are a few ways to check costs as a project develops, and they work best in combination. I use construction database software for broad budgets at concept stage. As the design firms up, quantity surveyors — independent cost consultants — and builders can price it directly. I recommend re-budgeting at each stage so you always know where you stand.