StructuralBIMGuy posted:In need of an architect or builder for some advice please!!!
Zambi
If you are on a tight budget and building on a difficult block, I suggest you start with the engineering/construction costs,ie, …
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Cost of plastering
Dogstar Welcome to the forum
Do you have Quantities or a
Rough Estimate in Perth
Skim coat over concrete is $20/m2 +…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Owner Builder - was it worth it?
Ace91
I suggest you invest in preliminary Designs, Engineering & Costings
Armed with that Information/data, then decide on what is going to work for…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Projects to do after New Home Handover
Krishnakdr
Thanks,Hmmm...I might add some Type of dash board?
I'll check out Trello
StructuralBIMGuy posted:STONE FEATURE AROUND FIREPLACE
Hi Dons Welcome to the forum
Do you have details and photos to put up?
Fixing Instruction Here
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Has anyone made a list of things to compare Builders?
Unfortunately, Static checklists do not update along with old posts...if you get my gist
So try excel or dynamic Google sheets linked to builders prices, project data & costs..
Make sure…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Projects to do after New Home Handover
Krishnakdr
The problem with to-do-lists, they don't get up dated
Here is a To-Do-List (3D BIM) MS Excel Project Planer That connects to Google…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:How to read engineering computation.
MyFirst
Thanks for the additional 2D floor plan information, unfortunately the Roof Beam or Truss data & loading is required and I am assuming…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:How to read engineering computation.
MyFirst
At a glance that will require checking by your engineer and more info is required
OT, Floor plans (Ie Length & Depth) ,…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:What is a reasonable Builder's Margin?
It depends on the brick sizes 2m3/day
Verticore (216 bricks/m3)
2 x 216 brick day = 432 bricks Day
hth
StructuralBIMGuy posted:What is a reasonable Builder's Margin?
Ha.. you are way too high salary wise
Here
Bricklayer Salary $1500/day= $390K/year
StructuralBIMGuy posted:What is a reasonable Builder's Margin?
LOL Wheel him out of retirement mate, he 'd be earning more than a doctor/specialist
Do the math any way you like but your figures don't add up
Here
StructuralBIMGuy posted:What is a reasonable Builder's Margin?
If you had your project properly Designed, Costed and Analysed you would already have all that information (Data)
Search google for BIM Engineering/Construction Data. Then average 2 or 3 separate…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:M-class Slab on P class soil
adje
Have the fill/soil properly compacted and checked by your engineer, it will not require piers
hth
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Owner builder reference materials
Zebrah
The problem with Generic Data, Information, Photos,etc is that " One size doesn't fit all projects and this is old outdated technology"
I do…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Engineered solutions
Thanks for the photo
I suggest you make a deduction from the final payment for the waterproofing you have purchased
No Doubt, the builder will make a 20 fold deduction from the…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Engineered solutions
Tim65
I suggest you venture down to your local hardware store
and get some waterproofing and apply it yourself to the edge of the…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Brickwork
ozcargod8
Welcome to the forum
If you don't have your engineering Drawings I suggest you get a copy of them, refer to the Masonry…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Cost of site work (earthworks, retaining wall, levelling)
A step down in the house still requires retaining walls if its 2 storey?
Then add Deep beams to the above suspended slab as illustrated here
Slope up front to back and…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Find number of formwork steel H frames that are required for
Alexp79
I would say those temporary props are there to support concentrated construction Loads
zillah
There are Australian…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Should of got full fixed site costs!
Gouging (literally) has been discussed many times before. Nobody believes Salesman that are paid high commissions, they will tell you whatever you want to hear, promise the earth…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Rotten timber concern
Siegfx
If you don't have the structural Drawings I highly recommend you get a copy from
The council's Building department assuming the builder…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Rotten timber concern
Hi Siegfx
They are natural Timber knot defects usually better avoided by the truss manufacturer
when fabricating the truss or they can easily be…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Can I sue my builder ?
Miyu
Welcome to the forum
I would insist on the cabinets being ripped out and the pipes concealed
More info required
Did you change the…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:How to Identify Block Boundary
First get a copy of your site plan and check the dimensions. hth
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Slab design - garage lower than ground level
If you are seeking advice It is in your best interest to keep your build threat up to date
Your builder will adjust the levels to suit him, this may not…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Staircase support
ben888
Unfortunately you will not be able to support those stairs on a basic timber floor system that is generally on offer by…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Surveyors role
No they didn't follow the engineering details correctly
Generally I would recommend ask for an extended warranty for such defects
But now at least you are covered should you have problems…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Outrageous water bill whilst building - Porter Davis
Goldencrumble
I suggest you have the leak properly investigated that amount of water will have a detrimental effect
on your foundations
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Looking for advice on house problem
Matchlock as the report says
"No major items identified..." although IMO some maintenance is required
Alternatively, if there were major defects, ie items of a…
