We understand how complex and daunting building a new home can be, so it helps to know what to expect. Why not give yourself a head start by learning more about the process? Here, we share our expertise, industry-related knowledge and updates on our current projects.
Timber cladding is a versatile and natural material that complements both modern and traditional homes. To inspire you, here are five unique ways we've used timber cladding in our builds. [2 Min Read Time]
When planning a home, many people use square metre rates to estimate building costs, but this method can be highly misleading. We explore the risks of relying solely on this method. [5 Min Read Time]
If a home renovation is on your agenda in 2025, there's no better time to start planning than now. Here are six reasons why winter is the perfect season to lay the groundwork for your refurbishment project. [2 Min Read Time]
Our clients sought to remodel, extend and improve the energy efficiency of their cherished period cottage, all whilst honouring its rich and notable history. [2 Min Read Time]
Which project is the most cost effective? Which is the fastest to complete? We look at some of the key elements to help you decide whether to renovate or build from scratch. [5 Min Read Time]
Coldwells Build is proud to have delivered a renovation project which has tremendous community and cultural value. [2 Min Read Time]
The Coldwells Build team are honoured to be named national winners for our ‘Cornival’ project at the 2021 Federation of Master Builder awards. [5 Min Read Time]
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