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Welcome to the first edition of Pinnacle News for 2022.

We hope you all stayed safe and well during the Christmas and New Year period.

The Pinnacle team enjoyed a couple of weeks off and are now refreshed and back on-site ready to get stuck into some exciting new projects.

In this edition we feature our renovation and additions project that was completed in Oyster Bay. A stunning transformation that our photographer has captured and one that this young family will enjoy for many years to come.

The recent Christmas period has seen a huge amount of rainfall and some severe weather events that hit the East Coast. This has caused water damage to many homes around Sydney and the broader areas of NSW. Therefore, a friendly reminder of the importance of checking your household drains and gutters to ensure these areas remain clean and clear of dirt and debris.

Unfortunately, once again COVID continues to impact the building industry and the way we continue to work. Over the past 12 months, building costs alone have gone up over 20% which is having a major impact on the industry.

The team will continue to do everything we can to ensure all projects run smoothly and with minimal interruption. We do however ask that you be patient as we navigate these new and difficult times.

Thank you once again for your on-going support.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Pinnacle News.

Cheers from

The Pinnacle Building Team

What started off as a first-floor addition, turned into an entire home renovation.

This stunning family home located in Oyster Bay has had a complete transformation and the outcome is simply breathtaking.

The new first floor addition is home to the master suite which boasts a beautiful ensuite, huge walk in robe, balcony along with its own sitting area and fireplace. 

Also located on this level, you will find a generous size guest bedroom and an office.

The lower ground floor is home to the 3 additional kid’s bedrooms, a separate bathroom, lounge area and bar. Then if you head to the back of the home, a beautiful split level opens to showcase an exquisite kitchen, open plan lounge room and dining area which leads to the outdoor entertaining spaces.

The client’s choice of finishes and eye for detail have made this project one of our favorites.

Well, the last few months have proved extremely challenging for all with the ongoing Greater Sydney COVID lock-down and restrictions in place.

Whilst rules imposed by the Government have limited the numbers of workers allowed on any one site, we are extremely fortunate that we have been able to continue working and progressing current projects for our clients.

However, the NSW Government amended the Public Health Order to remove the 50% cap on capacity limits for unoccupied construction sites. This change came into effect from Monday 27 September 2021, meaning that building sites are now permitted to exceed the 50% cap where all workers meet the current vaccination requirements for authorised workers.

Timber supply and shortage issues continue to affect the industry, with materials having to be ordered months in advance to ensure it is available and delivered in time for projects to commence. Unfortunately, the shortage has also seen an increase in the cost of timber with price rises of a whopping 20-30 per cent impacting home-builders.

As we head into October and with only 12 weeks until we reach Christmas, it is pleasing to see that we are on track to complete all our current projects ready for our clients to enjoy their new homes in time the festive season.

Finally we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support.

Cheers from

The Pinnacle Building Team

As we head into our winter months, we have yet again been impacted by the lasted COVID-19 lock down. Whilst this has forced several small businesses to close, the residential building industry is extremely fortunate to be able to continue working during such difficult times.

This is largely due to the federal governments HomeBuilder grants, which has recently seen the deadline extended to begin the construction program by an additional 12 months. This means there is now 18 months to commence construction. This is a year longer than previously allowed. 

Applications closed on the 14th of April 2021, however, applicants have until 30 April 2023 to submit all supporting documentation (such as invoices for work done, and proof that construction has commenced) to their State or Territory Revenue Office. 

Following this Government-funded boom in the building industry, the timber shortages continue to be a major concern for many builders. The supply situation is only getting worst, with the delays in timber supply beginning to affect the progress on job sites.

Please also be aware that from 12 July 2021, the NSW Government has advised that all workplaces and retail business must use the NSW Government QR code to check in all visitors. This includes our customers / clients, staff, contractors, and delivery drivers. This is the most effective way to help contact tracers keep us all safe. We thank you in advance for your help and assistance in following this process. For Further information please visit the NSW Government web page.

On a positive note, or current projects are continuing to progress nicely, with our first floor additions in both Como and Oyster Bay reaching fit-out stage, our new build in Loftus is locked up and our latest project in Oyster Bay has had all of the foundation slabs completed and wall frames have begun going up.

Finally, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and hope that you and your families remain safe and well.

Cheers from

The Pinnacle Building Team

Glenhaven Place

Getting out of the ground always proves to be the most time-consuming part of any project. But now that the slabs are down the recent week have seen the wall frames go up, with the size of this new homes becoming evident.

Unfortunately, due to the current timber shortages, we have been held up in receiving the materials required for the structural rafters needed to complete the roof.  Hopefully, we shouldn’t have to wait too much longer, as once this delivery arrives it will be all systems go to lock up stage.

Short Street – Oyster Bay

The first stage of this project has now been completed. This has seen an entire first floor addition added with a spectacular bathroom, 2 bedrooms, a master bedroom including walk in robe, ensuite and fireplace.  It has been a busy couple of months which has seen windows installed, and contractors from painters, tilers, electricians, carpet layers, joiners for stairs and wardrobes etc all working together to transform this beautiful new family home addition.

Stage 2 which comprises of the ground floor works including new windows, a brand-new kitchen and removal of walls in order to reconfigure the entire ground floor layout has commenced.  This has been a very exciting project and we can’t wait to show you once it is  complete.  

Well done to the team who have worked on this project.

Wolger Street - Como

This first-floor addition is really starting to come along. The recent weeks have seen the cladding applied to the first floor which has resulted in this project reaching lock up.

Inside is now completely sheeted, with doors, skirting and architraves ready for painting. We have also seen the installation of the internal stairs which has opened the home and allowed the lower level to officially be connected to the new addition.

The coming weeks will see the commencement of internal and external paint works along with works on the bathroom in preparation for the tiling works to get underway.

Well done to all involved in getting this projected locked up in records time.

Loftus New Build

This project is proving to be one of our biggest as it begins to transform into an amazing family home. The recent weeks have seen all of the windows and doors installed, internal sheeting and linings, rough in of all electrical and plumbing and the exterior render works are underway.

The transformation is beginning to take shape as we have seen the entire first floor covered with under floor heating, and works have begun ready for the installation of a swim spa.

The Timber shortage in Australia continues to be a major concern for all building businesses. In fact, the timber shortage situation is not getting any better, with indications that it is only getting worse.

The shortage is due to the compound effects of the December 2019 bushfires burning large amounts of stock from local timber mills as well as imported supply being soaked up by other countries due to the pandemic and industrial wharf disputes.

The shortages continue to be found in timber products as well as tapware, hinges, door furniture and tiles. 

Unfortunately, this also means that the price of these materials is increasing due to short supply and continued high demand. If you look at the below image, this is what builders are currently dealing with.

In January 2020, there was no issue in sourcing timber products and your value for money was significant. However, if you look at June 2021, your value for money has dramatically decreased as timber becomes more difficult to get a hold off.

As we make our way through the first quarter of the year we have seen some truly amazing project transformations. Major milestones have been reached in both out duplex project in Loftus and our first floor addition in Oyster Bay and we are excited to kick off a new renovation in Como in the coming week.

We have seen some severe wet weather events hit the East Coast of Australia, but we are very thankful that we all remained safe and that our sites held up exceptionally well given the torrential rain that impacted the area.

Finally, The Pinnacle Team would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families the happiest of Easters. 

Cheers from

The Pinnacle Building Team

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Well, what a busy start to 2021 it has been for the Pinnacle Team.

After the unknown of last year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support.

As we head into March, we have seen several projects come to and end, with some new and exciting ones underway.

The Duplex in Sylvania is nearing completion, the new build in Loftus is really starting to take shape and our first-floor additions in Oyster Bay are both coming along nicely.

We would also like to introduce you to Zak, the newest member to join the team. Zak has started his carpentry apprenticeship with us this year.

We hope you enjoy our update.

Cheers from

The Pinnacle Building Team