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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 August 2022

Anyone know what are the sitecosts in Beveridge for 480m2

Anyone know what are the sitecosts in Beveridge for 480m2

Hey @PA_B@PA-BEVERIDGE Welcome to the forum You have 2 options 1.Pay the builder a deposit, sign a Preparation of Plans Agreement (PPA) and roll the dice on site works…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 13, 2022 10:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lambchop
lambchop
12 August 2022

Spiral Stair Recommendations - Brisbane North Side

Spiral Stair Recommendations - Brisbane North Side

Thanks SBG, Point definitely taken. We've got a larger set of stairs, with winders, installed and the stair carpenter did suggest that a spiral isn't as nice to walk…

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lambchop
Aug 12, 2022 8:46 pm
groundzero
groundzero
12 August 2022

slab inspection - what to look for ?

slab inspection - what to look for ?

You engaged a professional for the pre pour stage ? so didn't they inspect the piers? The company that did the soil test should be engaged to confirm that the material the…

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groundzero
Aug 12, 2022 6:09 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 August 2022

a tap in balcony?

a tap in balcony?
NSW

Great idea. I always suggest this. No issues to be concerned with.

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Bimbob
Aug 12, 2022 8:21 am
Monty85
Monty85
11 August 2022

Clueless 1st time home builder

Clueless 1st time home builder

The summary is on page 32 - should have just linked directly to it. Here you go: viewtopic.php?p=1034752#p1034752

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Monty85
Aug 12, 2022 12:07 am
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
11 August 2022

PCI to Handover. How long?

PCI to Handover. How long?

7 weeks seems odd

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Phil of Sydney
Aug 11, 2022 9:56 pm
alexp79
alexp79
11 August 2022

How many hot water system in double storey home

How many hot water system in double storey home
NSW

I would put 2, one serving upper floor bathroom and ensuite, one - for ground floor: kitchen, guest WC, laundry. Local connections can be done through grouping them into…

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alexp79
Aug 11, 2022 7:47 pm
Kevin L
Kevin L
10 August 2022

Signature on Edmund - Riverstone

Signature on Edmund - Riverstone
NSW
1, 2

Hi Ali, Yes I did. sorry for the late reply

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Kevin L
Aug 10, 2022 9:57 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 August 2022

Demolition issues with asbestos

Demolition issues with asbestos

well done! that is a great result

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Ashington Homes
Aug 10, 2022 9:22 pm
Ashington Homes
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
9 August 2022

VICTORIA - All electric house

VICTORIA - All electric house
VIC

no, we passed as we had other things like water tank re efficiency. PV system was installed post handover, conduit was run from roof to garage for the purposes of solar.

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sifntdaz
Aug 09, 2022 10:18 am
kbvd
kbvd
8 August 2022

Domaine Home Grandview Garden, Leumeah

Domaine Home Grandview Garden, Leumeah
NSW

I do also have booked in a lot there and called today about registration , now it will be in nov 2022 so frustrating 😩

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kbvd
Aug 08, 2022 4:05 pm
r_13
r_13
8 August 2022

utility conduit for future proofing?

utility conduit for future proofing?
QLD

I installed a couple of extra conduits to the road from my site, but when time came to install NBN after we moved in, we found that the conduits had been crushed during…

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r_13
Aug 08, 2022 12:17 pm
r_13

Hi Guys, just wondering how would I able to remove the window the screen, my screen looks like this and I have no clue how to take these out, I have attached photos

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joseph111090
Aug 08, 2022 11:55 am
Doulton 56
Doulton 56
7 August 2022

Demolition company in Melbourne

Demolition company in Melbourne

Thanks hips for the advise; never thought about it. I really appreciated it.

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Doulton 56
Aug 07, 2022 11:06 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
7 August 2022

2 Storey with raked ceiling

2 Storey with raked ceiling

If there is a floor above it you can't have a raking ceiling

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Doozer1905
Aug 07, 2022 1:52 am
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
4 August 2022

How long after the contract completion date is too long?

How long after the contract completion date is too long?

I went to the display home sales office to get some more details of people in the right places to talk to. I used the names and emailed them and magically started getting…

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Phil of Sydney
Aug 04, 2022 8:51 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 August 2022

does anyone know the cost of a screw pile?

does anyone know the cost of a screw pile?

!00%, wait for the engineering details and then weigh up the options If you have a few then screw piles are the way to go, if there are 50+ the concrete piles are …

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 04, 2022 11:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
3 August 2022

Metricon sacks majority of NSW sales staff

Metricon sacks majority of NSW sales staff
ACT

Probably another 10% to go Try building 4000 homes

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Pedro4137
Aug 03, 2022 2:42 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 August 2022

URGENT : Knockdown rebuild - existing services abolished?

URGENT : Knockdown rebuild - existing services abolished?
NSW

thehuntbegins Honestly, I think you may be overthinking the whole process, which is understandable if this is your first time :) Our sparky just comes by with a day or…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 03, 2022 6:22 am
Ashington Homes
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 August 2022

Blocking timber for joists

Blocking timber for joists

You should have a proper certified structural details in the notes and it should answer your questions. If the designer or builder hasn't provided them...then ask why?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 02, 2022 10:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
2 August 2022

Fake asbestos removal dockets... what should we do?

Fake asbestos removal dockets... what should we do?

It really depends on the size of the house but this year with high fuel prices we have been paying anywhere between $25,000-30,000. By the way, getting your own…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 02, 2022 6:44 am
Ashington Homes
scott2323
scott2323
1 August 2022

Thomas archer custom build

Thomas archer custom build

I am building with TA and currently had some major issue with them .................. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=105453&p=1908804#p1908804

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scott2323
Aug 01, 2022 1:33 pm
qrius
qrius
1 August 2022

House with basement

House with basement
NSW

No. In SYD. (Most commenters of this thread, have their State, in the profile.)

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qrius
Aug 01, 2022 8:44 am
Kim2107
Kim2107
31 July 2022

Living on acreage during build

Living on acreage during build

Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated- I’ve reached out to the council but I feel it will be similar to what you have said

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Kim2107
Jul 31, 2022 10:04 pm
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
30 July 2022

Difference in Colorbond and Window Joinery specified in the

Difference in Colorbond and Window Joinery specified in the

it is the difference in products (pigments, raw materials etc) used between the 2 companies, common situation at car repair shops, between paint suppliers (Dulux vs…

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Mirrmu83
Jul 30, 2022 8:36 pm
mattp
mattp
29 July 2022

Rendition Homes Adelaide

Rendition Homes Adelaide
SA

Hi Looking for any feedback on Rendition Homes please. Thanks

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mattp
Jul 29, 2022 4:14 pm
simonb
simonb
29 July 2022

Split Level Builder Melbourne

Split Level Builder Melbourne

Hello We attempted to do the same (build a split level) In the end, we ended up finding a builder that would build on stumps instead, as it offered us more in terms of…

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simonb
Jul 29, 2022 3:21 pm
cag57
cag57
28 July 2022

Builder with multiple license registrations - unusual?

Builder with multiple license registrations - unusual?

If they can't provide an insurance certifvate for the work, find another builder. Could be many reasons for having multiple registered entities, worst case their…

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cag57
Jul 28, 2022 10:27 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 July 2022

Cut & fill

Cut & fill

Thomas Depends on where you are located and what method you are using for your approval. For instance in NSW if you are getting a CDC approval the max cut is 600 and…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 25, 2022 8:37 pm
Ashington Homes

I had the same dilemma, wanted a dark roof but not the heat. Did a test on a piece of monument and surfmist with an infrared gun on a 31 degree day the surfmist surface…

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Superduke
Jul 24, 2022 2:51 pm
Denali
Denali
23 July 2022

My build - GJ Gardners - Newport

My build - GJ Gardners - Newport
1, 2

Thanks for replying. Just interested in how its going/went and as many pics as you care to share will be great. Im trying to get a feel of the kitchen/living areas and…

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Denali
Jul 23, 2022 1:42 pm
Max8888
Max8888
23 July 2022

HIA contract 2.1(e)

HIA contract 2.1(e)

Does anyone know if clause 2.1(e) refer to the commencement letter from the bank? It reads "where the name of the lending body is stated in item 6, the owner givers the…

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Max8888
Jul 23, 2022 1:40 pm
nozzle
nozzle
21 July 2022

Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.

Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.
NSW

Hi GLO, We are in a similar position wanting to install a driveway on a corner block with the proposed driveway 5.4m to the tangent point. How did you go with…

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nozzle
Jul 21, 2022 9:23 pm

Hi All, Looking for some advice on how to escalate a dispute with the Council (Hills Shire) for our DA in North Kellyville. We have purchased a corner block which has an…

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nozzle
Jul 21, 2022 8:31 pm
marbles
marbles
20 July 2022

Water tank requirement in Victoria

Water tank requirement in Victoria

Head across to Whirpool and lookup posts from AndrewRR. He has helped people out getting approval for heat pump HWS in lieu of solar HWS.

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marbles
Jul 21, 2022 12:04 am

My build has been a nightmare, and now I have huge issues with the brickwork and mortar. See attached photos. I'm seeing lime pitting also I believe. Does anyone have an…

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JackHomeBuilder
Jul 20, 2022 2:35 pm
strannik
strannik
20 July 2022

Builder margin Inc or Exc GST

Builder margin Inc or Exc GST
QLD

it gets added to all the variations on top of the cost of the additional work/items it's essentially a 'management fee'

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strannik
Jul 20, 2022 1:22 pm

when we were faced with similar choice we went for the 'brick planter' approach. although in our case we also had an option of just levelling our side to be flat and…

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strannik
Jul 19, 2022 4:06 pm
Max8888
Max8888
19 July 2022

Build with Bold

Build with Bold

The clause is missing the cause of the delay. Assuming the delay is caused by the builder. The question is: does the builder entitle for an increase?

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Max8888
Jul 19, 2022 12:21 pm

Hi....I have an apartment awning window that does not open. It is not locked but there is no handle/latch or winder. The building manager doesn't know either and other…

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kitty1
Jul 18, 2022 9:22 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
17 July 2022

Waffle Pod Slab over retaining walls

Waffle Pod Slab over retaining walls

Better to do it well/properly - even if you pay more. In 5 years it won't matter to the builder.

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Saint Mike
Jul 17, 2022 8:22 am
Saint Mike
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
16 July 2022

Vapour Barrier issues

Vapour Barrier issues
VIC
1, 2, 3

yes

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Mirrmu83
Jul 16, 2022 3:19 pm
strannik
strannik
16 July 2022

Surface drainage issue

Surface drainage issue

Usually whoever changes the natural ground level is responsible for the retaining walls.

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strannik
Jul 16, 2022 12:47 pm
toocan 23
toocan 23
15 July 2022

Has anyone built with COLDON HOMES along Bass Coast VIC?

Has anyone built with COLDON HOMES along Bass Coast VIC?

Any reviews - good or bad please as we are looking to possibly engage them?

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toocan 23
Jul 15, 2022 10:44 am
kennyc
kennyc
14 July 2022

My building progress

My building progress
1, 2, 3

12-07-2022 | Cabinetry Installed Kitchen has been installed along with bathroom and laundry cabinets

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kennyc
Jul 14, 2022 1:07 am
tafadzwa
tafadzwa
12 July 2022

Majestic by Plantation Homes

Majestic by Plantation Homes

Hi there, Did you end up building the majestic, we are looking at it and would like to get your experience.

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tafadzwa
Jul 12, 2022 7:40 pm
kennyc
kennyc
12 July 2022

25 grand grant

25 grand grant

Can you go back to the builder and get them to write another letter to prove your commencement date started within the time limit? That's probably your only option I would…

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kennyc
Jul 12, 2022 7:11 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
12 July 2022

Building a Doulton in Geelong

Building a Doulton in Geelong
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

The process was dragged out a bit due to covid delays and building restrictions! Our SS has been super helpful, even after the handover, with a few items to be fixed!

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Sparkyf
Jul 12, 2022 10:01 am
Sparkyf
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 July 2022

Home build certification taking long - Shoud I be concerned?

Home build certification taking long - Shoud I be concerned?

The minimum mandate will be a certificate of compliance If the builder hasn't paid for a report then it's conveniently not provided to owners. Delays and shortages are a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 12, 2022 12:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
nikwho
nikwho
11 July 2022

Kitchen island stone upgrade

Kitchen island stone upgrade
WA

Hii ! Are you looking for a…

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nikwho
Jul 11, 2022 9:56 pm

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