As a follow up, can I ask people what were there costs quoted by the Electricity company to install the underground pit (I've been quoted $6403 + GST, for a grand total of $7044)

I'm building 2 townhouses side by side and going to subdivide. I need to install an underground pit for the electricity and filling out the application form for Jemena and have some questions 1. Do I need just 1 pit or do I need 2 pits (1 for each property) 2. What is the rate of supply (Amps and kW...

Thanks Harts Yes that was the insurance I was talking about and it was, more specifically Construction Works (Contract Works), Public and Product Liability Insurance for Builders (https://www.hiainsurance.com.au/Products/Business-Insurance/Construction-Works-Insurance) Just another Noob question the...

Thanks Simeon I should state that this is in Victoria, and no, I didn't mean that I would personally take out any insurance, but just wanted to understand all the different insurances that are needed for a builder when building a home. I think from your answer below, the "Contracts Works" ...

Hi. Just want clarification. DBI covers if the builder dies, goes insolvent etc and is per a property. I want to know however what type of insurance is needed if for example during the building stage, the construction has a fire. From my understanding the builder will have some sort of separate insu...

Hi. 2 questions for any builders our Building Surveyors out there I am based in Victoria 1. Is the Domestic Building Insurance needed to be obtained before the building permit can be issued? 2. In order to write up the HIA Contract, does a builder need to obtain the Domestic Builders Insurance befor...

Thanks StructuralBIMGuy. I have copyright for all the drawings. I engaged an architect so I own all the Working/Engineering drawings etc. So I am not tied to any builder. So in that regards, I have a fair bit of power. And the builder is happy for me to engage my own Building Surveyor. I guess just ...

Hi. I am in the starting phase to do a dual occupancy build here in Victoria, and I am just trying to understand the step by step process so I can engage the right people at the right time. At the moment, I have the planning permit, and I have gotten an initial quote from a builder who I am planning...