FROM NZCB —
Julie Thomas Revere Magazine Editor & Project Coordinator
The best made plans for your business Certified Plans provides Business members of New Zealand Certified Builders Association (NZCB) exclusive and instant access to a range of stunning home plans. Offering these plans creates a compelling reason for potential clients to decide you are the right choice to build their new home.
What is this service? In 2014 NZCB sought the services of professional architects and designers, to provide a range of superb new home plans. Certified Plans now offer 32 architecturally designed house plans, representing a range of prices, tailored to suit different areas of New Zealand.
Why join Certified Plans? Simple. There is a fast-growing trend for New Zealanders to go looking for house plans as soon as they start to think about building. Many of the larger housing groups now offer a range of plans, which they use to attract clients. Many NZCB members do not have access to such plans, so this service, coupled with the recognised experience and skills of NZCB members, provides a powerful tool to help secure new clients and new home building projects.
What are the benefits to you? More enquiries, more sales, more jobs. Once signed up, whenever a potential customer asks if you have home plans, you’ll be able to answer yes.
How does it work? Upon joining Certified Plans, you will receive everything you need to professionally market these house plans, including brochures, pricing information and presentation folders. Once your client is ready to take the next step, we can assist you with “standard”
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working drawings of your chosen design ready for the next step of getting them client, site, and council specific. You will also have a presence on the Certified Plans website, which together with our other marketing activities, will generate fresh leads for your business. The Certified Plans website lists all NZCB members who have signed up to this exclusive service. Once you have signed up, potential clients in your region will have access to your contact details. So, as well as your hard copies, you will be able to provide access to the suite of downloadable Certified Plans.
How much will it cost? There is an initial participation fee of $1,500+GST, payable in full on approval of the signed application. Of course, you will be able to include the fees in your job costings and, if you wish, add a mark-up. We require a commitment to this service of three years, with the annual fee of $1,500+GST payable on both the first and second anniversaries of the agreement. For further information regarding fees please contact Julie at NZCB National Support Office.
How do I sign up? Contact Julie at the NZCB National Support Office on: 0800 237 843 ext. 7227 or info@certifiedplans.co.nz
