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Builder Shortlist Scorecard

Score every builder you talk to on the same 4-area criteria - reputation, quote, contract, and build process. Compare apples to apples and avoid surprises.

• 20 sharp criteria across 4 areas of builder evaluation
• Spot weak inclusions lists and provisional sums
• Contract red flags worth pushing back on
• Designed by George Giannakakis (M.Arch UniSA, RLA300580, HIA-CSR judge)

By George Giannakakis · M.Arch · RLA300580 · HIA Industry Judge

Last reviewed: 25 February 2026 · How we research