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udhay
udhay
17 June 2022

Vaastu Homes Review

Vaastu Homes Review

Vaastu Homes Review. PLEASE STAY AWAY. Manu and Manish are the owners. They build under Aycon Construction…

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udhay
Jun 17, 2022 1:40 pm
Noname
Noname
16 June 2022

Building Duplex/Dual Occ in this current construction indust

Building Duplex/Dual Occ in this current construction indust

this has been discussed ad nauseam. IMO, its not going to become materially cheaper to build homes. Any drop in supply cost that becomes more available due to less…

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Noname
Jun 16, 2022 11:50 am
Jason526
Jason526
15 June 2022

Scaffolding question

Scaffolding question

Mine was up for almost two months, end of Oct to Christmas.

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Jason526
Jun 15, 2022 10:39 am
MrSober
MrSober
14 June 2022

NBN connection in new build - how to tell if it's installed?

NBN connection in new build - how to tell if it's installed?

The way it was explained to us was the builder installed the conduit for the service to where you want it. (For me its in a storage room off the garage) Think in new…

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MrSober
Jun 14, 2022 1:18 pm
beetleone
beetleone
14 June 2022

Ending building contract

Ending building contract

Thank you, appreciate your advise

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beetleone
Jun 14, 2022 9:49 am
TeeBee
TeeBee
13 June 2022

Double storey build NSW

Double storey build NSW
NSW

Hi all, Wondering how people's double storey builds are coming along this year? Costings, quality, delays etc etc. In our circumstances, we need to start soon but quite…

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TeeBee
Jun 13, 2022 9:50 pm
Uvk786
Uvk786
13 June 2022

Home designs with Void - Alternate Options to PD

Home designs with Void - Alternate Options to PD

Sorry, the build area is melbourne west

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Uvk786
Jun 13, 2022 4:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 June 2022

Cost to Upgrade 20Mpa to 25Mpa Concrete? Screw Piers?

Cost to Upgrade 20Mpa to 25Mpa Concrete? Screw Piers?

Why not Own copyright of your Drawings, Engineering, Data/proofs and include a project builder, custom builder, etc in the 3 builders that you choose to tender and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 13, 2022 10:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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Robert Jackson
Jun 12, 2022 11:35 pm
John Lynne
John Lynne
12 June 2022

Coral Homes

Coral Homes
NSW

Has anyone built a Coral Home at Medowie NSW and how was the experience?

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John Lynne
Jun 12, 2022 10:41 pm
strannik
strannik
10 June 2022

Energy / Insulation Upgrades

Energy / Insulation Upgrades

3 is definitely both, because 'R' is a thermal rating. Sound rating is 'Rw'. So in terms of thermal properties they seem the same.

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strannik
Jun 10, 2022 7:27 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
10 June 2022

Non performing builder with industry contracts

Non performing builder with industry contracts

100% agreed the ACCC should be doing more and launch an investigation

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 10, 2022 6:10 pm
alexp79
alexp79
10 June 2022

Framing Stage Defects

Framing Stage Defects

Shouldn't all those stories be easier/simpler when using concrete mixed reinforcement such as HelixSteel? 1) You don't pay to steel fixers. 2) You get 25%+ stronger…

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alexp79
Jun 10, 2022 12:27 pm
vvv39
vvv39
10 June 2022

Sydney water servicing coordinator

Sydney water servicing coordinator

Awesome! Thank you for the info

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vvv39
Jun 10, 2022 9:51 am
Noname
Noname
9 June 2022

Can we still go ahead with Metricon

Can we still go ahead with Metricon

because you are too early in the process for you to have little choice but to accept or have it cost you more than its worth to go somewhere else. The HIA allows for…

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Noname
Jun 09, 2022 8:30 am
MrP
MrP
8 June 2022

Looking over building contracts

Looking over building contracts

So I’m in talks with RedInk to build my first home (south-western WA), and I’ve now got the contract. You always hear that you should get legal advice before signing a…

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MrP
Jun 08, 2022 7:44 pm
Stephanie2022
Stephanie2022
8 June 2022

Recommended Builders in Adelaide

Recommended Builders in Adelaide

Thank you! I'll check out the articles!

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Stephanie2022
Jun 08, 2022 4:04 pm
Monty85
Monty85
8 June 2022

Metricon Denver 45

Metricon Denver 45
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I've been looking at a bunch of Denver designs lately and this is the best i've seen so far. Well done. Looking at the original I had this idea about adding in larger…

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Monty85
Jun 08, 2022 3:13 pm
Holelot
Holelot
7 June 2022

Beechwood homes and Coral homes review

Beechwood homes and Coral homes review

I'm building with Beechwood in Sydney and its not good I would not recommend them, to keep it short they time started to blow out before Covid the work isn't great looks…

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Holelot
Jun 07, 2022 4:39 pm
Noname
Noname
6 June 2022

Builder pushing for payment before defect rectifications

Builder pushing for payment before defect rectifications

Whats wrong with this? its a commitment to fix the defects. Ask for photographic proof of the work being fixed. Trust but verify, always. Keep up the stage inspections.…

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Noname
Jun 06, 2022 2:15 pm
Dewy
Dewy
6 June 2022

No Response from CSR at Wisdom

No Response from CSR at Wisdom

Hi Kippers01, They responded to me mid April and changed the from sales manager to a Tender presenter, apologies for the late replies on this forum. Thanks

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Dewy
Jun 06, 2022 10:54 am
sp85
sp85
6 June 2022

Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Thanks kennyc They have very good reviews in google and productreview. Will definitely talk to them.

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sp85
Jun 06, 2022 9:32 am
bjasani
bjasani
5 June 2022

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29
VIC

Hi Mohit, My apologies for not getting back to you earlier. We have build Matisse 35 with Carlisle, Overall very happy with the build. So far many little issues and…

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bjasani
Jun 05, 2022 11:16 am
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
4 June 2022

Electrical Meter Box on plans for builder

Electrical Meter Box on plans for builder

Thanks for the tip will keep it in mind

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 04, 2022 10:53 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 June 2022

Hebel vs Blueboard Cladding

Hebel vs Blueboard Cladding

Hey Maseeh Welcome to the forum And you will be second guessing the cost differences all the way to the bank for a loan top up. unless you own the drawings, copyright,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 04, 2022 10:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
3 June 2022

Building with Metricon

Building with Metricon
NSW
1 ... 431, 432, 433

No notices. I was just told there was too much rain, wet conditions, contractors not able to come due to flooding, contractor had covid etc etc However during the same…

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Samz_Turra
Jun 03, 2022 10:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 June 2022

VMIA DBI Insurance Transfer

VMIA DBI Insurance Transfer

Apologies if my posts are unconventional, but engineering fundamentals dictate reactions, data/proofs and analysing worse case loads. Unfortunately there is limited…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 03, 2022 10:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
3 June 2022

Can you have two return air vent in one room?(laundry room)

Can you have two return air vent in one room?(laundry room)

having them in a laundry sounds kind of strange. hope you dont have cats and planned on having the litter in the laundry

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Noname
Jun 03, 2022 9:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 June 2022

Builder invoicing a progress payment for incomplete work

Builder invoicing a progress payment for incomplete work

It only gets worse for you guys over east I Read Soon brickworks will be drying bricks out in the sun, let me know if you want the engineering for mud brick houses (…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 02, 2022 9:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
kda
kda
1 June 2022

Building with Creation Homes

Building with Creation Homes

Does anyone have any experience with Creation Homes? I'm looking at a house and land with Metro Property as the developer and Creation Homes as the builder.

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kda
Jun 01, 2022 10:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
1 June 2022

140k for footings! Help!!

140k for footings! Help!!

Can you please post or send the engineering plans? email is simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au and we will have a look at it

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Ashington Homes
Jun 01, 2022 8:16 pm
Ashington Homes
bertstheword44
bertstheword44
31 May 2022

New home disaster QLD - am I asking too much of builder?

New home disaster QLD - am I asking too much of builder?

Yep, they've sure made a muppet out of me so far, no denying that!

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bertstheword44
May 31, 2022 10:14 pm
bertstheword44
buzzard
buzzard
31 May 2022

Building a new House in “uncertain times”

Building a new House in “uncertain times”

Hi TrickyRickyDoo, saw some of your other posts on other topics and chanced upon this one, we…

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buzzard
May 31, 2022 2:17 pm
zqs
zqs
30 May 2022

Help with Colour selection for facade

Help with Colour selection for facade
NSW

did you end up deciding the facade color scheme?

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zqs
May 30, 2022 11:39 pm
Speakers
Speakers
30 May 2022

Hampton build

Hampton build
QLD
1, 2

Hoping to have pre-lining inspection sometime this week. I think I'll have more details once I'm there looking at things.

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Speakers
May 30, 2022 9:53 pm
Pulse
Pulse
30 May 2022

Builder chipped freestanding bath - do I have the right to h

Builder chipped freestanding bath - do I have the right to h

It can be fixed, our build in bath had a foot through it, should be pretty cheap to fix, almost perfect unless you look for it

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Pulse
May 30, 2022 8:49 pm
gcnicho
gcnicho
30 May 2022

Building with Montgomery homes

Building with Montgomery homes
NSW

Wow! Would love to get more details on your supposed good authority. Are you saying that an employee (either current or ex) is discussing client details with you (a…

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gcnicho
May 30, 2022 8:38 pm

Building with Montgomery Homes

Building with Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

For the record, id anyone is interested, a home of this standard would cost double the projection. I’s wager all of the money in my pockets against all of the money in…

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Thebuildinginsider
May 30, 2022 7:10 pm
Loweez
Loweez
30 May 2022

Clarendon Bowral 42 Build

Clarendon Bowral 42 Build

Yeah I realise this, but yes additional down lights, power points, pendants, outdoor lights etc. As stated our last 2 builds, we did not have to go through builder. Matt

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Loweez
May 30, 2022 5:33 pm
tugga
tugga
30 May 2022

Lay out ideas please

Lay out ideas please

Thank you so much, youre porbably going to kill me but we have chanced the lay out down the bottom slightly. With the kitchen orentiation changed so the island bench…

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tugga
May 30, 2022 1:04 pm
patrik
patrik
30 May 2022

Disastrous mass defect first slab/frame inspection

Disastrous mass defect first slab/frame inspection

I'm not an expert at all but I would assume that most of these issues can be fixed. That said, I'm not sure if there is a fix for the concrete not being vibrated during…

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patrik
May 30, 2022 12:55 pm
jagberg
jagberg
30 May 2022

Vogue Homes Sydney

Vogue Homes Sydney
NSW

I also didnt find much information on them so I setup a facebook group about Building with Vogue Homes and we now have 77 people, see the link…

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jagberg
May 30, 2022 11:55 am
Nadiya
Nadiya
29 May 2022

Building home in Brisbane

Building home in Brisbane

Need help. Could anyone recommend a reputable quality builder to build a new modern family home in the suburb of Morningside?

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Nadiya
May 29, 2022 6:50 am
danielgray92
danielgray92
28 May 2022

What is the size of your alfresco doors? Post Pics

What is the size of your alfresco doors? Post Pics
WA
1, 2

Hey, can I ask the dimensions of your outdoor area? And is your outdoor kitchen roofed?

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danielgray92
May 28, 2022 10:03 pm
nalmeida1269
nalmeida1269
27 May 2022

MJH Hermitage Flooring

MJH Hermitage Flooring
NSW

Exactly same thoughts! It would have been so much easier if they offered options and costs early on, I feel people would add more upgrades because not knowing makes it…

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nalmeida1269
May 27, 2022 4:11 pm
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Ashington Homes
May 27, 2022 8:47 am
Ashington Homes
leeleezee
leeleezee
24 May 2022

HIA Contract unfair terms?

HIA Contract unfair terms?

Extremely builder friendly contract and all industry standard contracts will be. Only opportunity to get a balance contract is to have one drafted but it is extremely…

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leeleezee
May 24, 2022 10:16 am
Intripidlol
Intripidlol
23 May 2022

Different types/levels/tiers of building companies

Different types/levels/tiers of building companies
1, 2, 3, 4

drive by reminder that you're a retarded moron and should stop breathing

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Intripidlol
May 23, 2022 9:00 pm
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
23 May 2022

CDC approval time

CDC approval time

Hi Simeon It was a very frustrating process when they introduced this portal last year. However, I recall the CDC was issued in around 4.5weeks. Cheers

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Samz_Turra
May 23, 2022 2:48 pm

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