Insights

Building & renovation insights

Practical advice from 30+ years building across Melbourne's inner south.

Renovation Inspirations: Before and After Success Project Port Melbourne

A look at a completed Port Melbourne renovation, from planning through to the finished result.

Practical guidance on choosing between renovating your existing home and starting fresh.

How to make the most of a narrow inner-Melbourne block, from local knowledge to natural light and vertical space.

Why collaboration between architect, designer and builder, and clear communication with clients, delivers better building outcomes.

After 30+ years in the industry, here are the rules we live by: from listening closely to clients to keeping every build on budget.

Five practical tips for anyone designing and building a new home, from organising your brief to choosing an experienced team.

A plain-English guide to prime cost and provisional sum items in your building contract, and how to avoid budget surprises.

What it takes to extend a heritage home well, balancing preservation, council regulations and modern living needs.

Practical ways to avoid budget blow-outs, from engaging a builder early to steering clear of free quotes and late-stage variations.

How Nicon Built's 6-step process and 30+ years of experience help you build a customised home efficiently, affordably and without the stress.