About Us Royce Beale, the owner of Optam Building Group, started in the building industry as an apprentice carpenter in1981 in the Gladstone area of Queensland. Since then he has worked on both large and small construction projects around Australia for both residential and commercial projects. He studied advanced building courses at TAFE and in 1995 was awarded his own building licence. He began building contract homes as a general contractor but through further study upgraded his licence to Builder - Medium Rise. Royce and his wife Michelle, along with their valued contractors, have not only helped many home owners to achieve their personal goals of owning their dream home but they have also won multiple Master Builders Awards as testament to the quality of these homes. Following a passion for social responsibility, Optam Building Group was formed in 2007 to pursue design and construction of green homes. OUR SERVICES Optam specialises in designing and constructing energy efficient homes, both large and small, including: Houses Townhouses Duplexes Small Lot Housing Multiple Units Light Commercial and Retail Tilt Up Warehousing & Sheds We have successfully completed many beautiful homes over the years, fine tuning our expertise in sustainable building. Architectural style individual homes and difficult sites are our strength. We strive to build a firm business relationship during the construction process through our dedication to client service and, as such, many of our clients return to us when building new houses. As we are a Queensland-based firm, we can offer our eco-design services to interstate clients, however we are unable to offer our building services interstate. We also offer a building broker service including project management for homes. WHY CHOOSE OPTAM We design and build homes of the highest standard by collaborating with specialist architects and expert engineers to achieve spectacular results even on difficult sites. We have more than 30 years’ experience in building and have a passion for sustainable building. We make it our business to be leaders in sustainable building and to stay at the top of our game in the latest innovations Our ongoing associations with multiple contractors and suppliers means competitive pricing for you and a higher return on your investment. We offer an extended guarantee on our buildings over and above the 7 year requirement. We can also help with additions and maintenance as required. This will give you peace of mind knowing that your home can be kept in premium condition for life. We are members of the Housing Industry of Australia and Optam Building Group is fully insured through Master Builders. We prefer to use Master Builders Residential Building Contracts. We are flexible in discussing changes or additional works at any stage of the project. Variations which incur additional cost or time delays will always be explained to you in detail before any work is commenced. We schedule regular site meetings to update you on progress, any issues, possible options or upgrades available. Of course you are always welcome to call for an update or to discuss any concerns. If you are unable to attend our regular site meetings we will keep you updated by email, no matter where you are. We pride ourselves on this ability, having built many homes for remote clients. We use the latest software for estimating, accounting, project co-ordination and scheduling, saving you time and money. We use the latest project management technology to ensure our clients and contractors have the latest information available in the palm of their hand. We are an accredited Green Smart Builder, which ensures we understand the latest requirements in sustainability and energy efficiency. Optam Eco House Designs Optam Building Group work with a number of architects & building designers to enable us to provide a variety of design styles. Predominately we custom design each project to suit the clients needs & site specific requirements allowing us to maximise the potential liveability. We also have a range of pre-designed homes to suit most budgets and a variety of standard site configurations These designs can all be altered to suit minor changes or totally redesigned as required. Affordable Eco Houses ptam Building Group are home builders with a special focus on the design and construction of energy efficient homes on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. We combine our construction expertise and craftsmanship with innovation and technology to create the best solutions for affordable ECO housing. Contact us know to discuss how you can begin to love life and save money in your own beautiful new Green Eco Home starting as low as $183000 on your land. We can also offer house/land packages in most areas in conjunction with developers where stock is available. Our passion for sustainable building has led us to become one of the leaders in the industry. With over 30 years of experience in green building, we have been advocates and practitioners of ECO friendly construction before it was even popular. Now, as an accredited Green Smart Builder, you can be confident that we understand the latest requirements in sustainability and energy efficiency. The principles we apply gained through our status as Green Smart Professionals will give you an affordable eco-friendly home that: Needs minimum cooling and heating Gives you natural ventilation Has lower operating costs Reduces the greenhouse gases emitted into the environment Defining ECO Housing Eco Housing, short for ecologically friendly housing, indicates homes designed to have a low impact on the environment, and built using materials and technology that reduce its carbon footprint by lowering its energy needs. The green building movement began in the 1970s when the price of oil started to rise quickly. People then began to look for more energy efficient solutions in everything from energy generation, to better materials like insulation, and improved building designs and techniques. Finally, the government got involved and allowed tax reductions for homeowners that could show they were making energy efficient changes to their homes, such as thermal windows, solar panels, insulation and others. Also now, almost all appliances and HVAC systems have energy ratings with manufacturers focusing on making all their products use less energy. Part of our eco-friendly home design involves the use of such systems, as well as lighting that saves on energy consumption. This means less energy production, resulting in less carbon emissions from the power plants. Reducing energy consumption and waste is not only good for the environment and human health, but also for your budget. With both these benefits, eco-friendly construction is the obvious choice. Creating a New "Eco Buzz” Over our 30 years building new homes, we have watched terms like "Going Green" and "Eco-friendly" become buzz words for many different products and practices–sometimes with no validity. Nowadays, with the effects of climate change being felt around the world, the need for construction practices that have less of an impact on the environment has become increasingly important, if not urgent. At Optam Building Group, we have made it our mission to continue promoting and practicing eco-friendly methods. We take the task of building eco-friendly houses very seriously. Our focus and goal is to create a new buzz on the importance of eco-friendly housing and sustainable building throughout the Sunshine Coast. As an accredited Green Smart Builder and specialist in green home design and building, we encourage you to contact us soon and discover how we can custom build a modern, beautiful and affordable dream Eco home for you. Optam Town Houses Optam Building Group are quality home builders on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane specialising in the design and construction of energy efficient homes both large and small, including narrow lot designs, infill housing, duplex units and townhouse complex developments. We focus on eco-friendly and affordable solutions for new home buyers and investors. We have earned a solid reputation as an innovative and award-winning builder of family homes, designer homes and investment properties. Optam has many solutions for those looking to develop a property for maximum advantage taking into account what the end user would most prefer, be that the perfect tenant or owner occupiers. Our experienced town planners can advise you of potential issues that slowdown the development approvals process before submission occurs, minimising down time and interest charges. We have development partners who regularly inform of potential development opportunities if you have not purchased land but are interested in exploring the possibility of your own land development. Contact us to discuss with all discussions being kept strictly confidential. Optam have access to designs and land packages that can satisfy your specific needs and preferences. Additionally, as an accredited Green Smart Builder, your new building will be designed for sustainability and energy efficiency, giving you a product that is not only affordable to construct, but also to maintain. Custom Built Optam Townhouses One of the most affordable types of homes you can purchase as a new home buyer is a townhouse. We have many satisfied first-time home buyers who have chosen this option. We can custom design your unit, or you may also choose from our selection of pre-designed homes to suit your budget in a variety of standard site configurations. All of them can be altered with minor changes or totally redesigned to suit your needs. Optam Building Group works with you to take your home from concept through to construction. We use our 30 plus years of experience to design and build town houses and units of the highest quality. We also use the expertise of our specialist architects and engineers to give you a dwelling that is optimally designed for the site in which it is located and the space available. Advantages of Townhouses Compared to single houses, townhouses offer some benefits that make them a favorite choice for many families. Number one is the lower cost, which is great if you’re working on tight budget. There are several reasons for this. Townhouses are attached and may share at least one wall with another house, which means less material and labor cost. They generally have less land than single-family homes, and with the cost of land, not to mention landscaping, this adds up to big savings. Smaller property also calls for less maintenance, which is great if you aren't enthusiastic about yard work and mowing! Townhouse communities oftentimes include amenities such as pools, tennis courts, and play grounds for the kids. Benefits of Townhouses for Investors The benefits of properties such as townhouses for investors are something that should seriously be considered. With the changing demographics and a lack of inner-city land, many people are turning away from the traditional house and land, to apartments and town homes, which make for a more affordable lifestyle choice. With this kind of projections for property availability in Australia, townhouses in the right locations can create strong capital returns. Whether you want a town house for an investment or for your personal home, Optam Building Group offers you complete services for new home construction. Contact us today and schedule a meeting to discuss your ideas.