Partnering for Success: How Altogether Supports Builders & Contractors from Start to Finish

Partnering for Success: How Altogether Supports Builders & Contractors from Start to Finish

Connecting essential services such as water, wastewater, recycled water, and electricity is a critical part of any building project. Whether you’re constructing a single home, a duplex, or a large commercial development, the process can involve multiple steps, technical requirements, and regulatory checks.

As a multi-utility service company, Altogether alleviates the stress of this process by providing clear guidelines, technical resources, and integrated services that ensure projects run smoothly. With dedicated support for both builders and contractors, Altogether helps keep projects compliant, on schedule, and ready for occupancy.

Why Builders & Contractors Choose Altogether

Partnering with Altogether means gaining access to more than just a service provider; you’re working with a utility partner that understands the pressures and priorities of the construction industry.

We bring early engagement, technical expertise, and integrated service delivery to every project, ensuring utilities are one less thing you have to worry about.

Key benefits include:

• A single point of contact for multiple utility services.

• Streamlined project timelines through integrated design and delivery.

• Support in navigating regulatory requirements and approvals.

• Long-term reliability and performance for your clients.

FAQ: What services does Altogether offer for builders and contractors?

We provide water, wastewater, energy, and thermal solutions, covering design, installation, and long-term management.

Types of Builds

Residential Builds

Altogether supports homebuilders with a full suite of guides and drawings.  From builders, plumbers, and electricians to landscaping and pressure sewer safety, ensure safe and compliant utility connections. You can access standard installation drawings, use the Homeowners Checklist to monitor progress, and rely on Community Reticulation Plans for potable, recycled water, and sewer infrastructure. In select developments (like Box Hill, Cooranbong, Huntlee, and Pitt Town), building approval and plan stamping are mandatory. Builders should also use the Dial Before You Dig service before excavation, and when ready, apply to connect their home via a pre-connection inspection. Altogether also offers guidance for adding secondary dwellings, granny flats, or duplexes.

Commercial Builds

For commercial and multi-residential projects, Altogether provides a tailored Developer Guide outlining compliance and connection steps. Builders can apply to connect by lodging a development assessment application.

Developments

Altogether works closely with developers, overseeing staged communities and subdivisions. You can submit a Notice of Requirements for new stages or superlots and request water network outages or new service connections.

FAQ: Can Altogether handle both residential and commercial projects?

Yes, our expertise spans everything from multi-dwelling residential developments to large-scale commercial precincts.

Partnering with Builders & Contractors for Smarter Infrastructure

At Altogether, we work closely with builders and contractors to deliver essential utility services that are sustainable, reliable, and future-proof. Our tailored approach ensures that every development, from masterplanned communities to multi-dwelling projects, benefits from innovative water, energy, and wastewater solutions. We understand the unique challenges faced during the design and construction phases, which is why we partner with you from day one to streamline approvals, integrate smart systems, and deliver on time and on budget.

Tailored Solutions for Every Development Stage

Every project has unique requirements, and our flexible approach ensures that our services adapt to your needs at each stage of the build. We offer expertise across:

• Potable and recycled water supply

• Sewer and wastewater treatment

• Embedded electricity networks

• Thermal energy solutions

Our engineering and project teams collaborate with you to ensure all systems are seamlessly integrated into your development. This reduces the risk of delays and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.

Water and Wastewater Solutions That Work for You

Our integrated water services are designed to meet both immediate construction needs and the long-term requirements of your residents or tenants. We manage the design, installation, and operation of potable and recycled water networks, ensuring efficient delivery from day one.

For wastewater, our treatment plants are built to handle the demands of modern developments while minimising environmental impact. These systems are designed for efficiency, with built-in monitoring to ensure consistent performance. This means you can deliver a project that not only meets today’s needs but is prepared for future growth.

Energy Solutions That Add Value

With our embedded electricity networks, we provide efficient, cost-effective energy distribution for residential and commercial developments. This approach gives you:

• Simplified connection processes

• Cost savings during construction and operation

• Future-proofed infrastructure ready for renewable integration

We also deliver thermal energy solutions that reduce overall carbon emissions, helping you meet sustainability targets and boost the appeal of your development to environmentally conscious buyers.

Efficient Delivery and Seamless Integration

Time is critical in construction, which is why we focus on early engagement. By working with you from the initial planning stage, we can design systems that integrate effortlessly into your construction programme. This proactive approach reduces the risk of last-minute changes and ensures all utility services are ready when you need them.

Our team handles everything from network approvals to commissioning, so you can concentrate on building while we take care of the utilities.

FAQ: How early should builders engage Altogether?

Engaging us during the planning phase ensures smooth integration, regulatory compliance, and avoids costly delays.

A Commitment to Sustainability and Compliance

Every solution we deliver is built with sustainability in mind. From reducing water consumption through recycling systems to lowering emissions with efficient energy networks, we help you meet environmental goals without compromising on performance.

We also ensure every system complies with local regulations and Australian standards, so your project is delivered with confidence and peace of mind.

FAQ: Do Altogether’s solutions meet sustainability requirements?

Absolutely. Our systems are designed to minimise environmental impact and help developments achieve their sustainability targets.

Final Summary

From the first draft of building plans to the final connection of services, Altogether provides the guides, inspections, technical drawings, and applications that make utility connections smooth and predictable. Their focus on compliance, efficiency, and safety ensures that both builders and contractors can deliver projects on time and to standard, every time.

Contact us today if you’re starting a new project.