D&B posted:Sydney's Slowest Builder - Still Slow
This is absolutely ridiculous. I would be cancelling the contract and seeking compensation.
All this during a time of record low construction activity!!!!!!
D&B posted:Building Certification - during construction
Agree totally with ausdesign. It's ridiclous that the builder won't tell you and you can find out for yourself from council. Once someone pays for someone's service, there is no…
D&B posted:Growing old waiting for contract
Have youo commited to build? Have they mentioned in writing that the price will be kept the same? The HIA contract allows the builder to increase the price by 5%…
D&B posted:To Anyone Thinking About M3TRICON READ THIS
I think you'll find the the $250/week is calculated on working days - i.e. 50 per day. $15 per day is very light on.
D&B posted:Electrical Plan: to scale?????
penjay,
It's very simple. You have a contract which states what you want built, for how much and when it will be completed. Porter Davis are in breach of contract. I…
D&B posted:Site Access
I can't see any reason why, if you take the proper safety precautions, you can't be allowed on YOUR property whenever you like.
D&B posted:Help! Objections to Plans to Renovate. What to do?
ahuang, don't assume that architects are any better at knowing what is acceptable to Council. Get a copy of your Council's Development Control Plan (DCP) and check out the requirements.…
D&B posted:Beetle’s environmentally friendly house
One swallow does not make a summer.
D&B posted:Peoples experiences with architects
What a wonderful mix of your skills, draftsman, architect and builder. I like it.
D&B posted:Peoples experiences with architects
You're using a draftsman and and architect? That's an interesting combination.
D&B posted:Peoples experiences with architects
Architects (or building designers) are good since they can work with you to arrive at something truly beautiful and unique that suits you.
However, be careful. Some architects like to build…
D&B posted:Selecting a builder
I've yet to find a method of selecting a good builder, but I've found a way of eliminating unsuitable builders. And it's simple. Just type the builder’s name into a…
D&B posted:Any good/bad experiences with Henley?
leonda,
You mentioned that with Henley you "are provided with independant building inspections for each stage". Who selects the independant building inspector?
Hopefully you get to choose who you use.
Regards,
D&B
D&B posted:Downlights
You can get different colours temperatures for CFL downlights. The higher the colour temperature the cooler the light. From www.neco.com.au, “Warm White (2700k) is most suited…
D&B posted:Porter Davis homes
I suspect site costs are high since they are cost that is not thought of at the beginning or maybe not even known until after the contract is signed. That…
