August 2026 - Ruth Newman

Smiling woman in a white shirt giving two thumbs up in front of a brightly coloured geometric wall

CDC or DA: Which Approval Does Your Renovation Need?

Working out a project budget: budget report with charts, laptop and glasses on a desk

Why Do Building Projects Go Over Budget?

Choosing a block of land: subdivision plan held up against a sloping rural site, with one lot marked in green

Should You Get an Architect to Check a Block Before You Buy?

Sydney architect Ruth Newman holding rolled plans in a garden, discussing when to engage an architect

When to Engage an Architect