Do Material Delays Mean No More Fixed Price Contracts?

[@TheBSM130]

Hi Josh,
What pricing or job tracking software are you using?

[@nzbuilder]

Mainly just Good old Spreadsheets :) I've tried a few things but I keep coming back to the sheets

[@reneejones5675]

I've noticed quite a few bad articles since the reserve bank said they were upping it to %10 to gain a loan.. that aparantly has been pushed back to December.. but the fact that so many people are going for homes at the same time is supposed to be the worst part of the demand right now + covid delays

[@nzbuilder]

I've heard from a few in the supply industry saying its going to be like this for at least another year :S

[@gingingsisangag]

hi Josh, due to the uncertainties with supplies and prices, just wondering if it still wise to knock down and rebuild or purchase a house and land package?which would be more wiser and affordable?

[@nzbuilder]

I think it is, we are doing it on a few properties here in Upper Hutt, but I think you need to
a) have all your plans consents materials subbies lined up
b) be in a good financial position to see the project through
c) have a back up plan if the market turns

[@lukeandre9254]

Is it still possible to find an apprenticeship right now for someone who's new to the industry?

[@nzbuilder]

Definitely, check out my apprenticeship playlist
ua-cam.com/play/PL-W8xnmF8g1ftRJ5S5gxTsXHF7GVUuszG.html

[@jasontoi8628]

Although there is huge demand, offering fixed price contracts just provides greater certainties for both sides.

[@nzbuilder]

Agreed

[@gengfay6588]

council should really need to have contractors for those consents works

[@nzbuilder]

I think lots of them are starting to go down this route, but that approach has its own issues too

[@gengfay6588]

I believe the price per sqm will hit the 4k margin very soon.

[@nzbuilder]

Depending on what your building, how big etc its already there