Lessons in commitment, Alessandra arrives and we break ground…
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…we would be nowhere without the support, help and care of many people across the globe.. family and friends, old and new
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A critical milestone and some early learnings to share… keep talking with your trusted advisors who will aid your understanding of the steps and interdependencies… keep driving the critical path activities until you succeed
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Learning that geotechnical and structural engineering are a big part of our preparation for gaining building consent, and the maxim that approx.. a 3rd of the build cost gets you to the point of having foundations rings true...
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We would need power and water to build, and septic waste would be needed when we move in to the house, so why not put it in at the same time we put on the other services? one trench all three services installed…
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The house design has gone through many iterations from our original concept, but still reflects the essence of our original brief, our vision... A post capturing our design evolution
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Success in projects is invariably built on the quality of your team, finding these team mates requires perseverance and trusting that everything will work out for the best…
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Plants flourishing.. a long lead-time item, one that will take generations to fully see through – creating a native forest at Nga Kereru.
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2016… potential! we decided to purchase a block of land in New Zealand to build on and found a promising piece of land in Maraetotara through the trademe internet site…
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