What Is the External Selections Consultation?
The External Selections Consultation is a dedicated meeting between you and your Selections Consultant to review, refine, and finalise your External Selections Schedule. This is your opportunity to confirm your product choices, address any outstanding items, and make sure everything is ready for pricing, approvals, or ordering.
Attending this consultation ensures your external finishes are aligned with your scope of works, budget, and building plans — and that they’re recorded accurately in the Build Buddy Selections Tool.
What Happens During the Consultation?
In the session, you’ll work with your consultant to:
- Review your selections room by room or category by category
- Check for missing, incomplete, or non-compliant items
- Clarify custom product details and ensure they're fully documented
- Finalise colour choices, finishes, and installation notes
- Identify any follow-up actions or updates needed before approval
Depending on your level of preparation, this may be a quick check-in or a more detailed working session.
Tip: Attending With Confidence
To make the most of the consultation:
- Be on time and ready to share your screen or selections, if requested
- Have all supplier quotes, brochures, or links available for reference
- Take notes or use the tool live to update selections as you go
- Ask questions about anything you’re unsure of — this is your time to clarify
If something comes up and you need to reschedule, contact your consultant as soon as possible and update the task dates in your Build Buddy app.
What Makes a Good Consultation Outcome?
- All required external selections have been reviewed and resolved
- Any gaps or compliance issues have been addressed
- Custom selections are well-documented with no ambiguity
- You leave the meeting feeling confident and clear on next steps
- A path to finalisation or schedule export is agreed
This meeting moves your build one step closer to delivery and construction readiness.
Before You Begin: What You’ll Need Ready
Before attending your consultation, make sure you have:
- Your Build Buddy Selections Tool updated with current selections
- Quotes or specs for any custom products
- A list of any questions, gaps, or uncertain items
- Time and space for a focused call (typically 30–60 mins)
Attend the meeting with an open mind and clear information — it’s the key to a smooth wrap-up of your External Selections phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I forget something during the meeting?
No problem — your consultant can follow up with a list of updates or requests. You can also edit your tool after the session if needed.
What if I need more time to decide on something?
That’s fine — flag it during the meeting. You may schedule a follow-up or finish the update on your own, depending on your preference.
NEED HELP?
Reach Out to Your Build Buddy Pro
If you have any questions or need a hand, your Build Buddy Pro is your best first contact. They’re a licensed expert in their field and can understand the ins and outs of your project. You can message them via the platform, or you can call them directly.
If you have already contacted your Build Buddy Pro and still need further assistance, the Build Buddy Expert Guidance and Support team are here to help. They will be able to guide you on your next steps or help you find answers to any questions you may have.
