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Build and Renovation Planner

Build and Renovation Planner

Sale price  $86.00 AUD Regular price  $112.00 AUD
Taxes included.

Your Whole Build. One Place.

Building or renovating is exciting. It is also a lot to manage. Selections to make, contractors to coordinate, budgets to track, and decisions that need to happen in the right order or everything gets delayed.

This planner keeps all of it in one place - from your first vision to your final inspection.

Launch Special - Save $18 and FREE Shipping

(Shipping from 25th April)

Get the Build and Renovation Planner for $97 AUD, down from the $115 retail price.

(15% Off)

Launch customers also receive a free calico tote bag valued at $20 - perfect for carrying your planner to showrooms and site visits.

Tote bags are packed at random from two designs - "Building with Intention" or "Building Something Beautiful."

---Building something takes effort, time and money. This planner helps make sure all three go exactly where they should - and when the project is done, everything you need to remember about it is already in one place.

Plan Your Project

  • Project Scope Assessment - work out your project type, realistic timeline and permit requirements before you spend anything
  • Holistic Home Assessment - rate 8 areas of your home and see at a glance where your budget will have the most impact
  • Decision Timeline - schedule every key decision in advance so a delayed selection never holds up your contractor or blows your timeline

Get Clear On Your Vision

  • Vision Words Mindmap - clarify your style in minutes so every selection you make points in the same direction
  • Colour Translation Guide - match your vision words to specific colour families and room applications
  • Moodboard Pages - capture your vision on paper so contractors and suppliers understand exactly what you are creating

Make Better Decisions

  • Product Comparison Guide - compare up to 3 products side by side before committing to anything
  • Room Size Quick Reference - record every room's measurements once and shop accurately without driving back to site
  • Standard Measurement Reference - kitchen, bathroom and lighting measurements printed inside so you always know what fits
  • Finishes Schedule - track every material, colour code and product number in one master reference page

Manage Your Budget

  • Spend Tracker - log every purchase and commitment as you go, across every room, so your budget never quietly blows out
  • Built-in contingency reminder - the planner prompts you to hold 15% of your budget in reserve for unexpected costs

Manage Your People

  • Contractor and Vendor Directory - store every tradie and supplier's details in one place so you are never searching at the wrong moment
  • Contractor Communication Guide - a clear 3-step process for handling disagreements without damaging your working relationships
  • Emergency Contacts Page - utility emergencies, after-hours contacts and property information all in one spot

Run Your Project Week To Week

  • Monthly Planner - map out major milestones across every month of your build
  • Weekly Project Tracker - set weekly goals, track tasks, log meetings and note decisions all in one page
  • Mid-Project Check-In - a structured pause at the halfway point to make sure you are still on track and on budget
  • Milestone Tracker - record every major achievement as you go

Finish Strong

  • Blue Tape Inspection Checklist - walk through every room systematically and catch issues before you make final payments
  • Project Closeout Checklist - wrap up every admin detail including warranties, permits, receipts and maintenance schedules
  • Lessons Learned Pages - document what worked and what did not so your next project starts smarter

Free Downloadable Pages

Every planner includes access to free additional pages via a QR code inside the front cover. Print extra spend tracker sheets, contractor forms and weekly planners as your project grows.

What's In The Box?

The Planner Folder

  • Premium sage green vegan leather folder with debossed logo
  • Built-in calculator so you can run numbers on site without reaching for your phone
  • To-scale sketching pad for roughing out room layouts before expensive work begins
  • 5 plastic pockets to store physical material samples alongside your notes
  • Interior pockets for business cards, quotes and loose documents

Free Calico Tote Bag - $20 Value

Included with every launch-order. Carry your planner, samples and documents to showrooms, supplier visits and site meetings. (Random selection between two designs)

How to Get Started
What Makes This Different?

Most people start a renovation with a notebook and a spreadsheet. By week three, the notebook is full of crossed-out decisions and the spreadsheet has seven versions saved on different devices.

This planner is not just a storage folder. It is a system, a guide and a companion for your entire project.

It covers your whole project - not just part of it

From clarifying your vision and style before you spend anything, all the way through to the final inspection checklist and lessons learned pages. Most planners cover budgeting or scheduling. This one covers both, plus the decision-making, the contractor management, and the vision work that happens before any of that.

It lives on site with you

Everything fits inside one premium vegan leather folder. The built-in calculator, the to-scale sketching pad, the sample pockets, the document storage - it all travels with you. To showrooms, to site meetings, to supplier visits. You are not managing your project across three different places anymore.

It is built for the person making the decisions

Not for architects. Not for builders. For the owner who is spending the money, making the selections, and managing the relationships. Every section is written in plain language with that person in mind.

It works for any size project

A bathroom refresh or a full new build. First-time renovator or experienced flipper. The planner adapts to your project - you use what applies and skip what does not.

It is designed in Australia

Built with Australian building projects in mind, including measurements in both metric and imperial.

It keeps working after your project is done

Once your build is complete, the folder becomes a permanent home for your project records - warranties, product codes, contractor details and finishes all stored in one place. And when your next project comes around, the planner is ready to go again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly will I receive my templates?

After the purchase process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes with instructions for downloading your templates.

What software do I need?

All of the templates are typically available in Canva.

For the spreadsheets, all of these are in Google Sheets, with a few available also in Microsoft Excel.

Please check the specific product pages for detailed information.

Can you customize the template for me?

Depending on my workload and the size of the request, customization may be possible.

Usually there is a fee, however this will be discussed over a call / email.

Please reach out, and we can discuss.

Do you have any legal advice?

No product purchased from Build With Insight is legally binding.

You should always seek professional advice from a law professional in your country of residence / business to ensure the documents you use for your business are appropriate for your business and the local laws.

Build With Insight cannot be held responsible for any repercussions from using the templates.

What is your refund policy?

For all digital downloads, the product will be instantly available upon confirmed payment. (no physical product will be shipped).

Due to the nature of it being digital, no refunds are given for any reason.

Therefore, please ensure you read and understand fully the item description.

If you are unsure about anything, please reach out prior to purchase.

For all physical items, please contact me prior to purchase to confirm refund policy.

Are your templates customizable?

Yes, all of the templates can be customized to suit your requirements.

You can modify everything including colors, text and images to align with your brand.