Build Buddy vs Project Builders: What’s the Difference?

Discover what sets Build Buddy apart from Project Builders and why hundreds of Aussie families choose Build Buddy when building their new homes.

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Build Buddy

Project Builder

One Communication Platform

  • With Build Buddy one common communication platform between suppliers, tradies, consultants, supervisor and contractors, all kept in one place.
  • Multiple separate communication channels via email and phone with no guarantee of responding, often leaving you in the dark


On-Demand Support

  • Support available on-demand from consultants from a multi-award winning construction company with years of experience.
  • Most cases you’d have to seek support on your own or through your supervisor


Marketplace

  • Extensive database of suppliers, tradies, consultants, contractors and supervisors where you can directly request and receive quotes, without leaving the comfort of your home.
  • Independently need to research, request quotes from suppliers, with multiple channels of communication.


3D Home Modelling Tool

  • Use the 3D selection tool to visualise your future home with supplies using our database.
  • Would need to request for 3D modelling of only the home, sometimes at an additional cost. 


Cost Effective & Budget Friendly

  • Access direct builder deals with wholesale discount suppliers and no Builder Margins. Budgeting Tool keeps track of all costs in one place, so there are no surprises.
  • Will need to pay builder margins and full priced supplies. Budgeting would be entirely up to you managing on separate channels.


Time Efficient

  • All-in-one platform; from planning tasks, scheduling, request and compare quotes, and select your supplies,tradies, consultants, contractors all in one place without ever stepping into a store, or office. Cutting the time in half.
  • Would need to physically step into stores for supplies, visit consultants and contractors.


Management Platform

  • All-in-one management platform with user-friendly calendar, where you can plan, schedule, approve and track. Can change and move things around with a few clicks.
  • Planning, scheduling, approving or tracking not in one place, and requires communicating with multiple people. Home Progress tracked by visiting the site and communicating to the supervisor.

Scalable Platform

  • Workflows can be created according to your plan and home build requirements. You can choose to change your preferences anytime and Build Buddy will adjust its filters according to your new updates.
  • Will need to individually go through consultants and supervisor to make changes, which can be a tedious process. 


Ease

  • Can communicate, manage, track anytime, anywhere.
  • No real time tracking, purely reliant on communication from supervisor, consultants, suppliers, on separate communication channels.

100% Freedom of Choice

Complete Price Transparency

Consistent Communication & Real-time Updates

Home Design Flexibility

Wholesale Deals Passed Onto Customer

Quality Assurance Measures

Knowledge & Experience

Complete Service Package

Choose Your Own Trades

On-Site Safety Protocols

On-site Construction Professional

Reduced Financial Exposure

Finance Compatible

Insurance

Warranty

Most works are covered by the individual

warranties and insurance of contractors you

engage with.


As an owner-builder, you are responsible for the

building work.

Most works are covered by the individual warranties and insurance of contractors they engage with.


Home owners warranty covers you in the event the builder goes insolvent.


Structural warranty cover is builder dependent.

* A Tier 3 Construction Buddy provides support on all construction related matters. Users have the freedom to choose their own Construction Buddy, allowing them to tailor the level of assistance and support they receive based on their skill and preferences.



^ Contract Works and Public Liability Insurances has been allowed for in this Early Price Guide as itemised. Build Buddy does not directly offer insurance products. The platform’s workflow provides users with the guidance and support to obtain the required insurances.

We do the hard work so you can choose to do a little, a lot or nothing at all!

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Why Choose Build Buddy over a Project Builder?

Build Buddy is here to help anybody who have the desire to control the quality, progress and budget on their residential project the ability to do so without ever needing to engage the services of a traditional builder.

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Save 20% or More

Say goodbye to builder margins and hello to significant savings! With Build Buddy, you gain access to wholesale discount suppliers, so you don't have to pay full price.

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Communication Platform

We understand that clear communication is key to a successful home building process.


Build Buddy is an all-in-one communication platform where you can request quotes, track and approve all communication between yourself, consultants, suppliers, trades, and supervisors kept all in one place. 


No more searching through multiple channels or missing important messages.

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Management Platform

Build Buddy is a powerful management tool that enhances and improves productivity with your new home build.


No more being left in the dark, with Build Buddy’s user-friendly calendar in which you plan, schedule, approve, manage and track all progress in real time. You’ll always be in control and up-to-date with just a few clicks.

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Never Alone, Always in Control

With Build Buddy you’ll have full control over your home build and team. Build Buddy breaks down every task into easy-to-understand instructions so you know exactly what you need to do, when you need to do it, how you’re going to do it and who you’re going to get to help you do it.


Our expert guidance and support team are always available to address any issues, questions or concerns giving you the confidence, support, guidance and control you need to build your new home.

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Budget Control, No Surprises

Build Buddy ensures your project stays on budget. With our price and quantity estimations tool, you can easily track quotes from suppliers, tradies, consultants, contractors, and supervisors.


Compare prices and get a Bill of Allowances for your home project. Our Budgeting and Reporting tool helps you track every expense throughout the building process. Have full control over your finances and enjoy a stress-free home building experience.

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No Experience Needed

Build Buddy’s intuitive platform has been designed for anybody wishing to build a home who has the desire to control the quality, progress and budget when building their home, without ever needing to have any experience or knowledge of building a home.


Its detailed workflows and easy-to-understand instructions will guide you through every step of the way of your home building process, ensuring your building project is safe, reliable, up-to standard, and of high quality.