Sustainability: The Future of Construction
Sustainability: The Future of Construction Waste in Australia is piling up! As reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the country generated 75.8 million tonnes of solid waste and 8…
What to Look for in a Home Builder in Sydney
What to Look for in a Home Builder in Sydney Building a home is an appealing choice for many future homeowners. It allows you to customize the design—both exterior and…
Safety Matters
Safety Matters This is the topic that we sometimes feel nobody wants to discuss. We had to write this article as recently a close family friend and subcontractor of ours…
What is HBCF?
What is HBCF? So what is HBCF and when is it legally required for a project to have HBCF in place? In short, HBCF stands for Home Building Compensation Fund.…
Is There Any Room Left for Ethics in Construction?
Is There Any Room Left for Ethics in Construction? Last week I received a call from a homeowner who stumbled across our newsletter that really got me thinking whether there…
How to Choose the ‘Right’ Builder for Your Project
How to Choose the ‘Right’ Builder for Your Project Selecting the right Builder is crucial to the success of your building project. Without the right Builder, projects risk running over…
Our 4-Step Tender Process
Our 4-Step Tender Process The tendering for builders varies between different companies. As such, we have developed our own 4-step tendering process over the years. Often at times, builders may seek…
What Professionalism Means to Us
What Professionalism Means to Us You hear it all the time. I’m a professional… We are professionals… Professionalism… You get the point. So many people claim to be ‘professionals’ and…
7 Things to Consider Before You Build
7 Things to Consider Before You Build Looking to build your next project and in need for some advice as to what to be aware of? Not to worry, this…
Halloween Horror Story
A Cautionary Tale In tribute of Halloween that is coming up, I thought I’d share a horror story of how our company narrowly missed a disaster. *Begin suspense/horror music* We…
Markup vs Margin
Difference between Markup and Margin There is a common confusion when it comes to calculating ‘Markup’ and ‘Margin’. (May also be referred to as Builder’s Margin, or Profit Margin) Some…
Attention to Detail
How Attention to Detail is Critical to Our Building Work The motto of Magico Constructions is “Build with Quality”, so naturally attention to detail is critical to us when it…
