Blog | Tyrrells

As easy as ABC?

jane — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:12:45 +0000

Every year thousands of home owners take on the task of renovating their homes. Sometimes they do it as owner-builders/home renovators and sometimes they engage a licensed builder. If you decide to go the home renovator route, before you start you need to have a firm grip on the basics of building. You also need understand the responsibilities of all the different trades and professions you will come across during the build project.

In his diagram the ’ABC of Building: How it happens’, Jerry Tyrrell shows you the process of building. If you take his advice and follow the diagram carefully, building/renovating can be as easy as ABC.

If you do get into problems, remember Tyrrells are there to help you out. A Tyrrells building consultant can advise on Progess and Final Inspections and how to resolve disputes should something like this happen during the project. Please give us a call on 1300 131 270.

Fire safety measures – The burning issue

jane — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:26:10 +0000

Incorporating fire safety measures into a renovation or new build is essential in order to safeguard against the potential threat of a house fire or bushfire. Every building site needs their safety systems to be fully operational from the start of the job. And, more particularly, every fire safety product needs to be identified and labelled and everyone in every building needs training about emergencies.

In this article published in Building Connection Magazine, Jerry Tyrrell proposes a set of fire safety issues for tradesmen, builders, designers and maintenance personnel to consider. Click here to download the article.

Doing the right thing by your clients

jane — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:55:51 +0000

Building contractors have a very special place in most clients’ hearts. Builders can be the ‘keepers’ of so many good things. If you do the right thing by your clients, they will always look to you for wise advice about their future building problems.

In this article published in Building Connection Magazine, Jerry Tyrrell proposes a set of clear details that explain how builders can add value to what they offer their clients. Click here to download the article.

Tyrrells Plans & Approvals wins two Building Design Awards

jane — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:39:45 +0000

On 31 August 2012 at the BDA (Building Designers Association) Design
Awards 2012, Tyrrells Plans & Approvals received commendations in the categories of ‘Commercial Alterations & Additions’ and ‘Non-residential Interiors’ for their work on The Salvation Army project in Auburn.

You can read about the 2012 awards in Winning Design 2012, at pages 44-45.

Tyrrells Plans & Approvals General Manager, Jason Klumpp, says, ‘The project at Auburn was not one that was undertaken with design awards in mind. The intention was to provide the Salvation Army with a functional and vibrant workplace befitting the wonderful work these people do. So to receive recognition from the industry for our work is tremendous.’

If you would like some design advice from Tyrrells Plans & Approvals, please click here.

Tyrrells turns 80,000

jane — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:27:06 +0000

Then (1991): Back row (far left) Peter Ellis, Tim Tyrrell; (far right) Jerry Tyrrell, Tony Ransley. Front row (4th from left) Milena Jurasek

We’ve come a long way since Tyrrells co-founder Peter Ellis carried out Australia’s first ever pre-purchase inspection in 1976 (in Caulfield, Victoria) and Jerry Tyrrell did the first property and timber-pest inspection in Redfern in 1984.

Now: Back row (far left) Jerry Tyrrell. Middle row (2nd from right) Tony Ransley. Front row (far left) Tim Tyrrell, (4th from right) Milena Jurasek and (2nd from right) Peter Ellis.

Tyrrells now provides a ‘one stop shop’ of building consultancy for any of your property needs:

Plans & Approvals
Pre-purchase Property and Timber Pest Inspections
Due Diligence and Condition Reports
Quality Assurance (during building or renovation)
Technical and Expert Reports
Maintenance and Asset Management.

We have experts in every field of construction and we like helping consumers, contractors and managers get straight to the issues they need advice on.

As Jerry Tyrrell says, ‘After 80,000 projects, I think we consistently deliver the clearest and most useful advice in the industry’.

For details of all our services, please contact us

Tyrrells has solved the Emergency Management riddle

jane — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:40:22 +0000

Did you know that Tyrrells can advise you on Emergency Management?

Australian Standard AS 3745 – 2010 ‘Planning for emergencies in facilities’ requires building owners to have procedures in place for the controlled evacuation of buildings, structures and workplaces in the event of an emergency.

A Building Consultant from Tyrrells, who is trained in emergency management and fire safety, can assess your facility and provide you with advice, training and the Emergency Management Pack. This Pack, which has been developed by Jerry Tyrrell and EMS, contains everything you need to comply with AS 3745 – 2010.

‘Consult the experts’ – SMH Domain talks to Stephen Ransley

jane — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:00:45 +0000

In an article ‘Time is on their side’, published in the Domain section of Sydney Morning Herald (30 June 2012), Stephen Ransley discusses some of the problems buyers encounter in purchasing an older house. To see the full article, please click here.

The anatomy of building

jane — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:37:59 +0000

Builders are working hard to build well but there are so many groups gouging and obstructing what they do. The main problems are: confusing and inaccessible rules and standards; conflict based processes to solve disputes; and fragmented associations who look after their own interests.

In this article published in Building Connection Magazine, Jerry Tyrrell proposes a set of clear details that explain best current building practice. Click here to download the Anatomy of building article.

The truth about termites

jane — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:53:00 +0000

Termites are a concern in the Australian building industry, but separating popular beliefs from hard facts can sometimes be difficult. In this article first published in Building Connection Magazine, Jerry Tyrrell offers his thoughts on the best ways to reduce risk.

To download the article ‘The truth about termites’, please click here. If you would like a building consultant to assist you or if you would like to book a timber pest inspection, please contact us.

Top 10 mistakes when renovating or building

jane — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:50:59 +0000

Australians are trading their homes less often. Times are tough and the market will not pay for any mistakes you make with renovations or additions. Or worse, buyers will reject your property completely.

If you have just moved in, or when you do buy your next home, try to make decisions that make sense – and dollars too. Jerry Tyrrell sets out the top 10 mistakes he and his 18 colleagues are commonly seeing.

1. Rushing with changes as soon as you move in.

2. Failing to master plan – even broadly. Street presence first, front door entry/lighting/weather protection second, connection between inside and outdoor spaces third.

3. Overcapitalising on properties without view, location or price advantages – silly spend on items,such as replacing a 7-year-old kitchen when handle and tap upgrade will save you $35,000.

4. Failing to use the free, easy to enhance spaces, such as attic voids or basements which can be easily excavated.

5. Not using LED lamps for EVERY replacement globe/light.

6. Adding space the market will not pay for, eg 5th bedroom, 2nd ensuite.

7. Worrying excessively about termites or asbestos in fibro you will never remove.

8. Not removing hazards, such as plate glass in older doors, replacing battery smoke detectors, fitting handrails to stairs and edges where people can fall, trimming dead tree limbs etc.

9. Not getting colour advice and not integrating good external lighting prior repaint

10. Planting large trees close to your building or paving.

Not only will you make more money if you avoid mistakes, you will have a safer, better looking and more functional home.

For help with your renovations, please contact us.