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also track down engineering students they have access to the software on campus
Goodluck

The level of data/information to provide is always a contentious issue..
how much is enough... and what is too much
Needless to say
1. The first stage is an approximation..define cost Boundaries ie…

Try and find residents that have recently dealt with the same issues, contact their engineers.
Your architect should have advised you accordingly before you engaged them
HTH

Try contacting a larger Civil Engineering firm in your locality
They will have the required surveys, databases and spreadsheets
the calcs/proofs will require their certification
Cheers
Chris

Hi Den45
They are PVC Void Formers
Haven't seem them nor have I been able to track down the engineering technical data
Most Engineers are…

Hi divo247
Thanks for the info
You shouldn't have any issues
At s guess there's approx. 70m3 of concrete?
I suggest you break down the build/trade…

Hi Divo247
Welcome to the forum
Short answer yes and DIY on the earth works, search controlled fill, I do recommend a deep sand…

One would assume if you are building in WA you would be using off the shelf products.
As for F17 Timber 120 x 35 sizes in perth? Here Bunnings provides a…

Newbie2334
Welcome to the forum, photos safe guard you in the future and also help others on the forum
You will need to have the…

Thanks for the reply
At a quick glance at AS1684.2 table 27 you are way off with 2x 120X35 Pine substitutes
I suggest a much deeper/stiffer beam, BTW Structural Beam Plans are…

Your information is incorrect 120 x 35 available pine is not F17 grade or are you using Jarrah either way I doubt your hanging/strutting beam is sufficient in size?…

Hi chrispowell
Welcome to the forum
I would say your Architect is also partially to blame
by not providing you with a better design service
which…

Scars generally heal, you mean defect, the rebar is not suppose to be exposed.
Was the reinforcement not inspected prior to concrete placement?
Refer to your engineering…

Hi SSvdara
More info required are there piles situated beneath the bulbous concrete Blowouts and did you have the concrete pour inspected?
I suggest…

Hi SMcphee
Thanks for the photo
Your photo has highlighted potentially another issue
with with varying Soffits ( Below Ceiling Heights) at wall junctions, namely…

Uneven heights of the ceiling below the slab
Should be shown on the engineering suspended Slab Drawings
All suspended slabs should be inspected and certified by an Engineer was this not done?
As…

BTW, Photos help others

You will never get that money back, upon resale
OT Yet another reason to own copyright have your own site report and engineering.
BTW, Always check the quantities

Hi Smcphee
Welcome to the forum
You will need to check the engineering Drawings/Details
Suspended Slabs are generally in Brick coursing (Std Brick 86mm)
2c 172mm…

Good Move as It's not worth the hassle with Council
OT here is
why
1.The Councils Unauthorised and Building Compliant Department checks annual aerial photos
which Flags Illegal structures
2.They will inspect the…

If that's is an Illegal non compliant structure you will have a much bigger issue than the screws used
Structurally it's not fit for purpose & Council will make you…

Hi Dan87
Welcome to the forum
You will require Planning & Engineering designs/details and Certification for that
At a glance it is under Engineered...
I'd…

Ouch, Do the tiling after handover but
First, check your
If you are to pull out then you may be stuck with the base rectification issues after Hand over
hth

Thanks for the photos
At a quick glance you will need to locate the root cause of the water ingress outside or beneath the slab ie
Broken agri or Stormwater pipes? and…

Hi SK1
Welcome to the forum
Providing they are not one and the same company
You can cancel the agreement for the preparation of plans…

indo26slate
I suggest you prioritise Thermal Expansion joint movement and cracking of finishes with your builder
as it may affect your warranties.
Search for the…

Quick reply
Check out
BTW photos help others
Cheers
Chris

E Glass meets the energy code requirements in Perth which has a moderate climate ( goldilocks zone) while most spend more time outdoors than indoors.
If you have a spare…

If your build is non compliant with relevant Codes then alternate solutions are acceptable under certain circumstances
Process Guidelines Here
1.Prepare a performance based design brief
2.Carry out analysis, Modelling or Testing
3.Collate…

LOL, that in the industry is called Variation/upgrade
all the upgrade prices are on the internet eg, $20k giveaways, cheap upgrades,etc
Compare & tell the builder to sharpen his pencil and…