BIM has already progressed to the next level ie dynamic shared data on engineering projects
OT Subconsciously engineers trust other engineers
I tell my building clients not to share all the/their data…

In hindsight it would have been better to pay the reverse 1% +4% for working drawings
Working drawings and engineering are much more important on site than coloured (elevations) renderings/images without…

Seriously you need to have those amounts checked ( more importantly you should have the means of checking them with apps) and I wouldn't be taking advice from a salesman/draftsman…

I am sure there are retired engineers locally not affiliated to builders that may help out?
LOL special grout my back side, IMO, that SS should have his license revoked…

They are provisional sums or at best estimates?
There is no need for PSs if you have the engineering to start with
and builders will reprice everything from scratch once engineering and…

OT, Interesting they cleaned up the car industry years ago
after the movie "Suckers" was released

I do recommend 3 builders quotes
Having the material quants, data and costs will assist in the decision making process
LOL, IMO they will never have similar prices ( different O/Hs, Buying…

Hi markfromperth
Welcome to the forum
Great time to build in perth... BTW, you can't always trust the reviews without data and proofs
IMO, Sweet…

Designers & Engineers are also desperate for work, make sure you get the data, build quantities included in the 2%
They come in very handy, when checking big ticket items, PS's,…

Hi RogerRoger33
Welcome to the forum
It's a great time to be building in Perth
Low Build Rates, quick build times, Suppliers ready to do deals,etc,etc
Shop…

Hi Bent_8
There would be plenty of structural engineers in SA willing to assist
Contact Engineers Australia SA see if you can find someone…

The engineer is the only person who can certify it "not fit for purpose"
As an engineer I would conduct a variation of the schmidt rebound hammer test
when the concrete keeps…

He should not be ahead financially and you behind in construction stages
also it is a good idea to retain 5% until the end of contract completion

Hi MaryM Welcome to the forum
Under what capacity did you employ this person and do you have a written agreement?
You have every right…

And you will only know that when the plans are certified Compliant
There have been a few instances on Homeone where homeowners choose not to go with their builders and were…

Bent_8
Get signed confirmation That it's fit for purpose
Cheers
Chris

Your terminology isn't all that clear
Try putting up a snap shot of the plans deleted the builders name/title box
Recesses that required cuts to structural trusses needs to be designed and…

Is it shown on your plans?
Truss roof of pitched stick roof?
Dropped bulkheads can be done by the ceiling fixer
Cheers
Chris

Hi latebat
Welcome to the forum
I suggest you get the footings and stormwater disposal designed, costed and independently checked/certified before you commit.
Here
The…

Hi ken18au
Welcome to the forum
Unfortunately there is no easy legal mechanism to enforce maintenance periods
What I am seeing is builders resistance/recoil against…

Hi Ady Welcome to the forum
All flood maps, water runoff and Stormwater calculations are currently being reassessed due to global warming, get another…

It depends does the house have a pitched stick roof or a timber truss roof?
It is possible to remove the ceiling joists and put in a false Cathedral ceiling…

Here in WA the complaint is lodged with the Building Commission
I believe in Vic it's the VBA though I may stand corrected.
LOL, The VBA Page has been removed?
There…

The base plate column details are incorrect ie bolts too close to the slab edge resulting in the concrete edge cracking
there appears to be issues with the Concrete + Pour…

Hi Vmoo
Welcome to the forum
1. The simplified NCC is drawn from the structural base codes, ie, AS3600, AS4100, AS1720, I have never had…

Here
What's i haven't put up is the engineering, data and costs
This project is currently in Planning with a few modifications soon to commence
Cheers
Chris

Also Council Compliance officials (Building Traffic cops)
are doing a roaring business, pinging illegal building/structures, non compliance, etc with fines
Soon Building Data will be huge business for little and big government…

Generally housing is quite simple, If you detail and plan it properly you will only need one lot of earthworks, occasionally on complicated sites you will have stages for different…

Please take these criminal threats seriously and direct this to the police commissioner and Victorian police minister

No, That's not normal
and I'd say you may be up for the unwanted and dreaded "building trifecta" in
1. getting ripped off with VOs
2 .not knowing what you're getting if…