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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
Site supervisor expectations

Typically 15-20 constructions therefore he can't be your private building concierge! Don't expect the site supervisor to actually 'supervise' the build. Their role is mainly calling up the next contractors'…

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4 years4 yearsSalfieldSalfield posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

Our second controller is at the bottom of the stairs. Main controller is at the top of the stairs. We initially said no to a second but when the electrician…

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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

ourrawsonbalmoral38 My pleasure! Ideally the straightness of walls and ceilings are checked, and rectified if necessary, at earlier building stages well before PCI.…

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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

ourrawsonbalmoral38
Take care interpreting Rawson Homes' 'walk through advice' document. Although its a useful guide, this document is quite deceptive and misleading. It…

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4 years4 yearsvin83vin83 posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

Things coming up really nice mate. I hope you should get the handover as soon as possible. Its certainly tough period to you I can feel it, but I dont…

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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.

Norts33 This document may help you to challenge your builder to find a safe solution: HIA Guideline 27.03.2020 - Principles...

Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.
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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

Electricians and builders love installing downlights. Both have their snouts right into this ‘golden trough’. The electrician’s costs per fitting roughly are; quality SAL downlight $10, Clipsal quick connect…

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4 years4 yearswestbournewestbourne posted:
Builder denied the new home warranty for the leak on garage

The roof has failed the NCC Performance Requirements as previously posted.
Rawson Homes has stated that the roof is compliant to the Australian Standards BUT the NCC Performance Requirements have hierarchy…

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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
Builder denied the new home warranty for the leak on garage

westbourne Don’t accept that fob off by Rawson Homes but give them a reasonable opportunity to do the right thing. Ask the Rawson…

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4 years4 yearsdugsondugson posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

This is a great blog on your build, bookmarked and following. Very interested to see how your epoxy garage floor turns out!

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4 years4 yearsNorfolkNorfolk posted:
How often do you visit your site?

You are upsetting your ss’s performance KPI’s by finding defects mid build. He needs to keep the job moving by issuing new contract call ups for material deliveries and trades…

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4 years4 yearsJiMb00JiMb00 posted:
Is it recommended to get your own building inspector?

We're using Houspect (), so far very happy with the reports they provide and glad we spent the money as they have brought up things the builder (Rawson) clearly overlooked…

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5 years5 yearsHuhnessHuhness posted:
Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

looking great!
Just quickly though! Get onto your SS to make sure they paint the cement board behind your aluminium wood look slats black! Tell your neighbour too! There was a…

Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW
5 years5 yearsHuhnessHuhness posted:
Rawson Chifley 37 MKII Metro Facade Build

Things are progressing pretty well now, the exterior of the house really took much longer than we all anticipated. We understand why, it was so fiddly and one part really…

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5 years5 yearsKateAndDukeKateAndDuke posted:
Rawson Edge 39 MKI - Lake Macquarie

Minor update. We have a DA in for a shed (large shed . . . ) and then we can finally finish the landscaping out the back. In the meantime…

Rawson Edge 39 MKI - Lake Macquarie
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5 years5 yearsjoksterjokster posted:
Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs

Thanks for sharing your experience Huhness.
So, we finally had our tender presentation at Rawson's main office in Rhodes yesterday. Pretty confronting. the…

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5 years5 yearsnimalrajphilipsnimalrajphilips posted:
Building a smart home, advise wanted

I had done little research on security cameras.
Compared Ring, Arlo, Eufy, Xiomi.
Out of all, Eufy seems to be the one to go.
True wireless, battery operated, they claim 1…

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5 years5 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 mark ii in Newcastle.

JiMb00, I appreciate the effort you've put into your reply. Thank you that's really helpful. Its good to know you've got value from it, and its not like those inspections…

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5 years5 yearsSalfieldSalfield posted:
KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 mark ii in Newcastle.

Update time. Finally we have our down pipes installed and tied into the storm water. Just need the pergola thing that attaches to the front over the downstairs bedroom windows…

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5 years5 yearsSteveMcSteveMc posted:
KDR with Rawson Homes - The Edge 39 - HANDOVER 26/9/16

Massive job. The boys took nearly a day to do it. Even if I had provisioned it, the cost would have worked out the same getting the fittings connected.

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