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Whether you’re a builder, developer, architect, designer or tradie, you’ll find Bunnings’ exclusive Building Solutions Studios (BSS) are dedicated spaces with a carefully curated selection of standard and premium product ranges, where value and maximising margins are front of mind.
BSS spans products and services across all building categories – residential and commercial – and is open to you and your clients to explore in three locations in Sydney (Castle Hill, pictured), Melbourne (Port Melbourne) and Brisbane (Cannon Hill).
We had a chat with Chris Nel (joined by his wife and business partner, Helen), a licensed builder and the owner of Astene Homes who moved to Australia from South Africa in 2013. Starting their award-winning boutique building company in NSW, Chris and Helen soon found themselves working on everything from project homes to custom-designed builds and recently completed a multi-unit, class 2 building. Chris says the one-stop shop of BSS has been instrumental in streamlining and supporting the business as it goes from strength to strength.
“What I like about it is they’ve got various items and products under one roof. You can compare products, then you also compare as part of your colour selection. You can put your taps, tiles and your floors together, and it helps you visualise a lot,” Chris says.
“When I have a design, I start visualising it. At a selection centre with that variety, sometimes you see new things. We selected tiles recently, and when we got there we saw two walls with tiled wall coverings and it changed our decisions. That is the benefit of a one-stop centre, you get a wider perspective.”
“We build high-quality homes and I believe the suppliers have a role to play in that. Bunnings helps me with the right products and the quality of products is very high.”
Tip: Did you know that Bunnings Trade also supports builders and developers with supply and install solutions in joinery, flooring, plasterboard and more?
“It’s not a matter of going for tiles at one place and then thinking, ‘Oh, how will that fit into my tapware?’ You have it all under one roof. That to me is the success of BSS. It saves me, and also my clients, a lot of time because they can come to the same spot.”
“With a supplier such as Bunnings, it’s been fairly easy. My business system integrates with theirs. I can request quotes electronically, they respond and I can then create a purchase order. That business-to-business system integration makes me feel that I’m one of their most important clients, even though I am a boutique builder.”
“My clients have a positive experience because BSS is a professional environment. They can select from a huge range of items. And now that Beaumont Tiles is a part of Bunnings, you’ve got a selection of floor coverings.”
Products: There are more than 100 brands on display. The curated range covers all price points, from standard to premium.
Ranges: There is everything from the initial slab and the final touches of kitchens to custom joinery, front-of-wall plumbing, external and internal doors, flooring, tiles, staircases, windows, appliances, assisted living ranges to meet SDA and DDA requirements, and more.
Selection service: Bring your clients in to see how the extended range works together, rather than visiting multiple suppliers.
Expertise: BSS offers expertise in kitchen design, front-of-wall plumbing and custom joinery with qualified teams available to help.
Three locations: Find the one-stop convenience of BSS in Brisbane (Cannon Hill), Sydney (Castle Hill) and Melbourne (Port Melbourne) with consultations by appointment only.
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Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.