Build Compass / Built around Australian construction
Better knowledge.
Better construction.
Helping construction professionals build stronger businesses, more capable teams and better projects. Practical knowledge is the foundation. Bringing the right support together is the next step.
For trades, residential and commercial builders, supervisors and consultants.
On site. In the business. Across the industry.
Support for the work. And everything behind it.
From starting out to leading a larger team, construction professionals need more than information. Our direction brings knowledge, business support, people development and useful tools together, so better understanding can turn into better work.
Understand the detail.
Short lessons and practical examples that connect the drawings, the requirements and the work happening on site.
Make the admin clearer.
The business-support direction covers setup, insurance and WHS, scheduling, cash flow, profit and growth. Tell us where your business needs the most help.
Help good people grow.
Our longer-term education pathway includes on-site training, team development and leadership, alongside the free lessons available today.
Make the technical easier
Learn a little. Understand more.
Free, short lessons turn building details into practical examples and useful questions. Use them yourself or work through an example with your crew.
Explore free learning →No lesson sign-up needed. NCC 2022 education, not project-specific advice. Check the edition and local requirements for your project.
A useful read, without the overwhelm
A useful read for your working week.
Industry Insights on Sundays and The Friday Detail on Fridays. Construction updates, practical site details and free interactive learning.
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Help shape what comes next
A full support package, built around real industry needs.
Our direction is scalable digital products and subscription-based access to practical education, business resources and team learning for trades, builders and consultants across residential and commercial construction: understanding the numbers, planning work, navigating insurance and WHS, and developing confident team leaders.
Available now: free microlearning, the newsletter and practical resources. Paid digital products, subscriptions, workshops, team learning and partner benefits are in development. Tell us what a useful package would need to do for your business.
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Before you choose your builder
Quote Comparison
Bring two or three quotes together in one AI-assisted report. See stated inclusions, differences and questions to clarify.
$79
One project. One comparison. Three months’ access plus 30 days’ read-only recovery. Download and keep your report.
Explore the comparisonCheck PDF limits and scope before buying. AI can miss details; not legal advice or compliance certification.
A clearer start, with someone in your corner
Pre-Build Consultancy
Personal support with your plans, contract, consent conditions and associated pre-start questions. Understand the detail before construction begins.
$499
We agree your project scope, deliverables and timing before you buy. Available separately from the comparison kit.
Explore Pre-Build ConsultancyDocuments submitted by email after scope is agreed. Practical advisory support, not legal advice or certification.
As handover gets closer
Handover Kit
Work through your home room by room. Keep notes, photos and builder follow-up together, then download a clear report to share.
$54.99
One home. Three calendar months of interactive access. Keep your downloaded reports. No automatic renewal.
Explore the Handover KitA homeowner observation tool, not a replacement for an independent building inspection.
For support beyond a single review
Life of the Build Consultancy
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Personal advisory support from pre-build decisions through construction, handover and three months’ aftercare.
Tailored quote, agreed scope and fee before you proceed. Enquiry only, with no online checkout. Optional builder and trade coordination is quoted separately.
Let’s talk about your build →See what’s included and estimate your fee
A familiar point of support through each stage.
Whether you are planning your first build or working through a change on site, you are welcome to ask. We turn technical information into practical questions and clearer next steps, while keeping the decisions in your hands.
01 / Before you build
Assess quotes, inclusions and exclusions. Identify the gaps and questions to resolve before you proceed.
02 / During construction
Advisory project support for budget, design decisions, variations and scope. Understand what a proposed change means before deciding.
03 / At handover
Support to organise your questions, understand outstanding items and prepare for the handover conversation.
04 / After you move in
Three months of post-handover aftercare to help you understand next steps and organise follow-up questions.
A simple place to start.
- Tell us about your build. Share your location, current stage and what you would like help with.
- We look at the detail together. We assess your original signed contract and the support you need.
- You decide when you are ready. Review your tailored quote and agreed scope before proceeding.
A clear scope before we start.
We assess your original signed building contract and support needs before finalising a tailored quote. You review the agreed scope and fee before proceeding.
Advisory support, not a substitute for your builder, building inspector, designer, certifier or legal adviser. Builder and trade coordination, if required, is quoted separately case by case.
Not sure where to start? Tell us what stage you are at and what you are finding difficult. Ask us a question →
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