48-Hour Plan Review
Structured technical feedback before you commit.
Independent construction intelligence before you build.
For when drawings exist — but buildability, cost and risk have not been verified.
Before committing to construction, documentation should be tested against real construction conditions.
Drawings alone do not confirm whether a project is:
• physically buildable
• realistically priced
• structurally coordinated
• properly documented for construction
The 48-Hour Plan Review provides a builder-led assessment of your plans before construction begins.
This prevents costly surprises once a contract is signed.
Why This Review Exists
Most residential construction issues begin before work starts.
Typical problems include:
• drawings that cannot be built as shown
• structural coordination missing from documentation
• site conditions that significantly increase cost
• unrealistic construction budgets
• missing details that trigger variations during the build
These issues often appear only after construction begins — when changes become expensive.
The 48-Hour Plan Review identifies them early.
When This Review Is Appropriate
Use this review when you already have drawings but want an independent builder assessment before progressing.
Typical situations include:
• Development Application (DA) plans prepared
• Concept or architectural drawings completed
• Builder quotations being requested
• Developer feasibility assessment required
• Independent second opinion before construction
This review is suitable for:
• custom homes
• dual occupancies
• secondary dwellings
• extensions and major renovations
• architect-designed homes
• small development projects
What We Review
Plans are assessed from a construction delivery perspective.
The review focuses on practical buildability and cost exposure rather than design aesthetics.
1. Structural Practicality
We assess whether the structural logic of the design is realistic.
This includes:
• loadbearing layout logic
• structural spans that may require engineering changes
• framing complexity
• potential construction sequencing conflicts
2. Site Compatibility
Drawings are reviewed against the likely behaviour of the site.
Where surveys are available we assess:
• slope and excavation implications
• access limitations for machinery and deliveries
• retaining or earthworks exposure
• construction staging constraints
3. Services & Infrastructure Interaction
We review how services interact with the design.
This includes potential impacts from:
• sewer connections
• stormwater discharge
• water supply location
• electrical service capacity
Misalignment here is one of the most common sources of construction variations.
4. Documentation Gaps
Many plan sets are incomplete from a builder’s perspective.
We identify missing or unclear elements that may affect cost or buildability, including:
• incomplete structural coordination
• insufficient construction detail
• specification gaps
• missing information required for pricing
5. Realistic Construction Cost Direction
We provide a construction cost range based on current market conditions.
This is not a fixed quote.
It is a builder-informed cost direction intended to:
• confirm whether the budget aligns with the design
• identify high-risk cost categories
• support early development feasibility decisions
What You Receive
Within 48 hours of receiving the required documentation you will receive:
• written buildability assessment
• identified construction risk points
• documentation gap list
• realistic construction cost range
• commentary on likely construction timeline
• recommendation on next project step
The purpose is clarity.
Not assumption.
What This Review Is Not
The 48-Hour Plan Review is not:
• a formal construction quotation
• a quantity surveyor cost plan
• structural engineering review
• design revision or architectural advice
This review is a builder’s constructability assessment.
Documentation Required
To complete the review we require:
• architectural plan set (PDF)
• site survey (if available)
• any engineering or consultant reports
• brief project description
Incomplete documentation can still be reviewed, however clarity improves when full information is provided.
What Happens After the Review
Depending on the project, the next step may be:
Feasibility & Site Constraints Review
for projects still confirming planning or site viability.
Pre-Construction Engagement
for projects entering documentation and construction preparation.
Construction Quotation
once scope and documentation are sufficiently resolved.
Projects only move forward once buildability and risk exposure are understood.
Delivery Timeframe
Review delivered within 48 hours of receiving documentation.
More complex projects may require additional clarification prior to review.
Investment
Typical investment:
$750 – $2,550 + GST
Fee is confirmed prior to review commencement.