Chipstick
You might get a reasonable response up until you sign the contract if you are lucky
After that the builder holds the whip…

Chipstick
That's the problem builders don't rank in the
Stakeholders, Battlers & Punters invest time and money and generally just fork out....
I believe it's…

Ness11 Welcome to the forum
There are reasons why the building industry sticks to tried and tested conventional building technologies, ie. cavities control leaks &…

mralex34
You will need to get an engineer to check & verify the brickwork "is fit for purpose as per AS3700"
From the photos It…

Drhomes
They will tell you it shouldn't...but it does
"Propensity to pay, or you should pay more because you can, or your location deserves a better/costlier…

fyeahm welcome to the forum
Some engineers have developed their own classifications, but they are similar to the codes
the upgrade from A to S is…

blueskye30 Welcome to the forum ....Nice view but you forgot to mention your budget?
Where are you building, more info required

Hi Arnie1989
Unfortunately trades have a habit of charging more for owner builders..here's why
1.They can usually get away with it.
2.They try to peg…

Mrsxtro01
Xmas is probably the wrong time to be putting a pool in as it's their busiest time
You could have saved 10% discount plus…

That's always the builders argument..."Better to be on the safe side ..But at what cost..." plus 10%, 15%, 20% of the contract value It's funny how the banks don't see…

Ouch! reclaimed swamp you should have shopped around for site costs firstly
BTW $27K is a bit rich IMO
I can buy the Machinery & Piles from…

Hi Kak85 welcome to the forum
You have raised a very good point, you might also what to check out Waterproofing/Flashings as well
The few that…

9528
I suggest you get copies of both soil reports
Particularly if you are close to the beach which you have indicated, and that it's…

9528
BTW, If you want accurate information you need to provide more details
Start by putting up your floor plans, is your build single storey…

Sure..everyone has someone to recommend based on personal endorsements
last time I looked salesman and advertising professions on large commissions where at the bottom of the
here are my tips
Choose…

I always encourage New home builders to visit their New Home whilst under construction
here are the items you should bring along
1.Mobile phone + camera included
2.Tablet or ipad with internet access
3.…

alexp79
The best modelling engine kernel & file format is parasolid
Archicad is in desperate need of Overhauling & Updating..pretend solid modelling and your file…

@erecttvantennas
you need to provide more information like, where you are located , soil type, wall construction etc
The quality of the answers depends on the information provided by you!

sunny74
Unfortunately, engineers reports generally come when it's too late and repair options will cost 5+ the original installation cost
that's if it can be…

LOL...Who really cares about Architectural only BIM software and BinX
That software doesn't support any engineering nor can engineers really endorse it

akash19p
No, I meant did you take photos of the trenches & reinforcement mesh before the concrete was poured?
Soil type?, Dimensions, How close is…

Decka
Engineers don't provide detailed reports on the works regarding termite treatment?
That won't cover you when the slab and tiles on top start cracking across…

Agreed the majority are OK
and we can thank strict regulations, national standards, Code compliance & engineers for that
I accept people (ie builders, designers & Engineers) make mistakes..just fix them
years ago…

Kappy404
See if you can get a copy of AS3959 Construction of Building Bush fire Zones for starters
Basically those designs/building are non-compliant and
Computer…

When I hear this it makes me wonder? here's why
Drive ways are always over quoted and money for jam
Also, builders don't give money back unless there is something wrong, they…

Hi hileo
Are you able to put photos up?
Cheers

Arnie85
.some things are unforeseeable and builders take advantage of this clause
to pass on price increases, otherwise there would be more building bankruptcies than there…

Arnie85
Check you MBA contract here in wa
in the std contract clause 16. d variations
1.To comply with any written direction Given by a building surveyor
2.because…

Think of the process this way.
If I was to borrow an analogy to describe the design process I would use a painter/artists process
Start with Pencil lines-> Broad brush strokes->…

Welcome to the forum
I am afraid this is a real possibility..,. you better follow it up quickly.
BTW..This happen in Perth during the last boom