How we work with Builders in 5 easy steps
More projects.
Less drafting pressure.
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FJA Designs provides residential building design and drafting support for builders across Sydney and NSW.
Whether you need help with a custom home, overflow drafting or an ongoing design partner, we prepare practical drawings tailored to your building specifications, client brief and project requirements.
We work on new homes, knockdown rebuilds, duplexes, granny flats, renovations, and alterations and additions.
Button: Discuss Your Drafting Requirements
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Design & Documentation Support
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Concept Design & Client Liaison
Custom floor plans and façades developed around the site, client brief and your construction approach. We can communicate directly with your clients and coordinate design feedback.
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DA & CDC Documentation
Approval drawings for Development Applications (DA) and Complying Development Certificates (CDC), with consultant and certifier coordination available as required.
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Tender Drawings
Plans, detailed elevations, sections, roof plans and window schedules to support estimating and clarify the scope before construction.
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Construction Documentation
Detailed drawings coordinated with available engineering, hydraulic designs, BASIX commitments and approval conditions, including Construction Certificate (CC) documentation where required.
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Amendments & Drawing Support
Updates as client requirements, consultant advice and project details develop, with support for drawing queries throughout the agreed scope.
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Why Builders Work With FJA Designs
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Experienced team: Fernando Arriola and Mark Baker each bring more than 25 years of industry experience.
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Your building approach: Documentation developed around your preferred materials, specifications and construction methods.
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Flexible capacity: Engage us for a single project, overflow work or ongoing support.
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Clear communication: Design feedback and project requirements coordinated between your team, clients and consultants.
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How We Work With Builders
A straightforward five-step process, from your initial brief to the documentation your project needs.
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Discuss Your Next Project
Need extra drafting capacity or a design partner for an upcoming project?
Complete the builder enquiry form below with your company details, project location and the support you require. We’ll review your enquiry and discuss scope, fees and availability.
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Why Builders Work With FJA Designs
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Experienced Residential Designers
Fernando Arriola and Mark Baker each bring more than 25 years of industry experience across residential building design, drafting and documentation.
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Buildable, Practical Documentation
We understand that a successful design must do more than look good. It must respond to the site, meet approval requirements and be practical to price and construct.
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Confident Client Communication
Our team is experienced in communicating directly with homeowners, presenting design ideas and managing feedback professionally on behalf of the builder.
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Flexible Drafting Capacity
Use FJA Designs for an individual project, seasonal overflow or ongoing residential drafting support without adding another permanent employee to your team.
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Support Across Every Stage
We can remain involved from concept development through DA or CDC approval, tender documentation and construction drawings, providing consistency throughout the project.
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Clear Project Coordination
Tanya coordinates workflow, communication and outstanding requirements, helping ensure your team remains informed as the project progresses.