Warm House, Cool House
A home’s comfort isn’t just reliant on the design of the spaces or the furniture – temperature control plays a huge part. After all, no-one will be happy with a house that swelters in the summer and freezes in the winter! Luckily, designing your home so that it is...
Engineering for New Home Additions and Renovations
A builder often calls on a number of experts throughout the renovation and addition process. From architects and building designers to engineers and surveyors, there are multiple helping hands that ensure your home is built to the highest standard. In Queensland, it...
Working with structural engineers during your build
A structural engineer is an essential part of your building journey, as they ensure that your home won’t be falling apart any time soon! They are responsible for things like footings, slabs, wall frames, floor frames, roof frames and the connections that hold the...
What insurances do you require when building?
Insurance is such an important part of any building process. It covers you should things go wrong, ensures the health and safety of the people on your site and will provide peace of mind. Therefore, when choosing your builder, regardless of whether it is a small...Recent News
Why do builders ask about my budget?
When the time comes to breathe new life into your home, whether to give...
Warm House, Cool House
A home’s comfort isn’t just reliant on the design of the spaces or the...
Engineering for New Home Additions and Renovations
A builder often calls on a number of experts throughout the renovation and...
Working with structural engineers during your build
A structural engineer is an essential part of your building journey,...
What insurances do you require when building?
Insurance is such an important part of any building process. It covers you...
Building Designer or Architect? What to consider when choosing your Designer
McGowan Homes Interview with Arco Design (formally Gold Coast Building...
Love where you live? Four reasons to knock-down and rebuild.
There comes a time in most families’ lives where their current house is either...
Should I rely on a square metre rate?
Budgeting is one of the most important parts of building your new home....
Outdoor living rooms for winter
In Australia, we are blessed to have a comparatively temperate winter –...
Client Education is the key, do your research before building or renovating your home.
While most of us would love handing over our home, going on holiday and...
Luxury Coastal Living
Luxury coastal living is a term we often hear from clients, but it’s less...
Why Choose a Home Builder Before Your Architect
Deciding to build your dream home is an exciting time, but it...