Building Design, Prime Time
We are building designers from Prime Design. We created the Building Design, Prime Time podcast, to provide valuable information for anyone looking to undertake a new build or extension project. We share our tips, tricks and stories from a building designer's perspective.
Podcasting since 2023 • 121 episodes
Building Design, Prime Time
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E121. When is a building project actually finished?
When is a building project actually finished? Most people would say when the keys are handed over, the final payment is made, and you’ve moved in. But legally and financially the answer is very different.In this eye-opening episode of th...
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E120. Building estimates vs. final build costs - what you need to know
Cost Estimates vs Final Build Costs – What You Really Need to Know Before You BuildWhy do so many building projects blow their budget? Why does the “estimate” you were given at the start look nothing like th...
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E119. Navigating variations in building
In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Amelia and Frank dive deep into one of the most misunderstood (and stress-inducing) parts of building and renovating: variations. If you’re planning a new home, renovation, or extensio...
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E118. How much contingency should you allocate for new homes and renovations/extensions?
Kicking off 2026 with a bang, hosts Amelia and Frank Geskus return to the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast to tackle one of the most overlooked, yet most critical parts of any construction project: budgeting for the unexpected.Whether...
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