Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Feb 27, 2018 12:49 am Hi My husband is going to be the owner builder for our extension (190 sqm, kitchen, bedrooms, toilets etc) We are going to hire the subcontractors to do the concreting, framing, roofing etc for us. Just wondering does the subcontractors need much advice from the designer (who design our extension) or they can perform the job by just looking at the plan? How hard does the owner deal with the building surveyor without the designer? Thanks Re: Does the designer involved much the building work after 2Feb 27, 2018 1:46 pm Hi Karen5784 You will need to check with your Local Council first generally you will require Plannings and Building Applications and documentation Designers generally deal with Planning but not Engineering Alternatively, find an engineer that also does the initial Planning/designs If it's Designed & Engineered in 3D then ask for quantities, etc as it will greatly assist you in the owner Build process Structural Certification hierarchy generally goes (First) Engineer (Compliance & Non Compliance )->Building Surveyor (Compliance only) ->Designer ( can't Certify) Please check my uploaded Images to Homeone for 3D Bim Design Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 11431 I also notice that most the builds in Australia are really simplistic when it gets to the interior design and lighting design. Most of the builds are just offering off the… 3 1387 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 5676 |