"That one section on brick garage lintels saved us $6,400. Book literally paid for itself 250 times over."
James R., Perth
I Can Cut $15,000 - $80,000 From Your New Build Without Changing a Single Thing You'll See...
Most residential builds in Australia often include significantly upwards of $30,000+ worth of structural elements that don't actually need to be there—simply because of design and planning decisions that weren't optimised for structural efficiency. A structural engineer who's certified over 11,000 homes reveals the patterns, and the tweaks that eliminate the waste.
You're about to spend hundreds of thousands on your new build.But here's something nobody's telling you: a significant chunk of that money is going toward structural elements that don't need actually to be there.Brick lintels over garage openings that will be rendered anyway. Expensive steel beams caused by misaligned walls. Portal frames when simple bracing would work fine. Roofs requiring beefed-up supports.These aren't upgrades. They're not visible in your finished home. They're just expensive habits the industry hasn't questioned.After certifying the structural designs of 11,237+ residential dwellings across Australia, Senior Structural Engineer Patrick Steele identified the exact patterns that separate unnecessary budget blowouts from efficient builds.
This book reveals those patterns—and gives you a simple method to eliminate them from your plans.
THE COWS METHODA four-step system that anyone can follow to identify costly structural waste and tweak accordingly:C - CLADDING
Avoid materials that drain budgets without adding valueO - OPEN SPACE
Smart layouts that eliminate expensive steelW - WIND
Bracing solutions that cost thousands lessS - SUPPORT
Wall alignment that prevents massive structural requirementsSimple to understand. Easy to apply. Potentially worth tens of thousands in savings.WHO THIS HELPSThis book is for anyone building a new residential home in Australia who wants to:- Maximize budget to spend more money on finishes and fixtures they'll actually enjoy
- Understand what's structurally (and code) necessary vs. what's just industry habit
- Finish under budget instead of over
- Have informed conversations with your architects, builders, and engineersWhether you're a first-time homebuyer, an experienced developer, or a builder looking to optimize costs for yourself or clients—if you're involved in residential new builds, this book will save you money.WHAT'S INSIDE?11 Comprehensive Chapters Including:- The structural basics simplified (so you know what actually matters)
- The 3 hidden materials costing you a fortune (and how to eliminate them)
- Why architects and builders aren't incentivized to optimize YOUR costs
- The COWS Method explained across 4 detailed chapters
- Real examples, diagrams, and a ready-to-use checklist
- How to save tens of thousands of dollars, finish under budget all while keeping everything you wantWritten by an engineer, for real people. No jargon. No fluff. Just practical information you can use immediately.
WHAT READERS SAY"That one section on brick garage lintels saved us $6,400. Book literally paid for itself 250 times over."
— James R., Perth"We finished $18,000 under our revised budget. Used that for stone benchtops and landscaping instead of wasted structural costs."
— Sarah & Mike T., Adelaide"I'm a site manager and I STILL learned things I didn't know. The COWS method is genuinely brilliant."
— David L., MelbourneGET THE BOOK"How To Save $10,000's on Your New Build: Without Compromising on Fixtures or Fittings"Available in:
- Digital PDF (instant access)
- Paperback (ships within Australia)THE REALITYEvery day, residential builds in Australia include thousands in unnecessary structural costs.Not because anyone's trying to rip you off.But because the system isn't designed to optimize for your wallet.Architects focus on design. Builders focus on construction. Engineers have to work within constraints already set.Nobody's looking at the big picture of YOUR money—except you.This book gives you the knowledge to do that effectively.The earlier you read it, the more you save.Once plans are finalized, once construction starts, once materials are ordered—the opportunity to eliminate waste shrinks rapidly.
A LOT Less than the cost of a site visit. Potentially worth tens of thousands in savings.Instant Digital Access | Ships Within AustraliaP.S. — The difference between a build that goes over budget and one that finishes under often comes down to knowledge. You're either aware of these patterns or you're not. This book makes you aware. What you do with that information is up to you.QUICK FAQQ: My plans are already drawn. Is it too late?
A: Not at all. Many principles can be applied as modifications before construction. Some remain flexible even into early construction phases.Q: I'm not technical. Will I understand this?
A: Absolutely. Written specifically for non-engineers. Plain English, visual examples, no jargon.Q: Is this only for homeowners or can developers/builders use it?
A: Anyone involved in residential new builds will benefit. The principles apply whether you're building one home or one hundred.
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