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 • 120 episodes
Building Design, Prime Time
Latest Episodes
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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E117. Why building feels risky right now
Why does building or renovating feel so risky right now? If you’ve been thinking about starting a new build or extension but feel unsure, hesitant, or overwhelmed, this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast is for you.In thi...
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E116. Renovating existing vs build new for investment properties
In this engaging episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank Geskus dive deep into one of the biggest questions facing property investors today, should you renovate an existing home or build a new one? With their ...
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