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aussieta
aussieta
27 November 2021

Fencing/ Boundary issue

Fencing/ Boundary issue
NSW

locate the survey pegs and show them to neighbour

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aussieta
Nov 27, 2021 7:55 am
aussieta
ren_ho
ren_ho
26 November 2021

ICF Vs Hebel

ICF Vs Hebel
VIC

I'd briefly looked into ICF as it looked like a promising technique, but it seems very uncommon and therefore hard to find builders for.

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ren_ho
Nov 26, 2021 7:10 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
26 November 2021

Weird Kaplan homes PCI (new home inspection) requirement

Weird Kaplan homes PCI (new home inspection) requirement

Dont get distracted by bits of blue tape on cosmetic paint blemishes that will be quickly touched up later. Focus on the main game! Get a professional inspection at PCI…

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Kippers01
Nov 26, 2021 10:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 November 2021

How is this design in terms of site cost and livability?

How is this design in terms of site cost and livability?

New home Salesman, Owners with apps, Designers, Artists, Architects are now becoming front line estimators and builders, well they think they are? LOL, Certifiers,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 26, 2021 8:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MCKINNA
MCKINNA
25 November 2021

Clarendon help please (Boston 28)

Clarendon help please (Boston 28)

Hi Dreamhome32 I was just wanting to know how your facade ended up? Were you able to adjust the classic facade and put cladding down the front? Thanks,

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MCKINNA
Nov 25, 2021 2:23 pm
idev
idev
25 November 2021

Looking at Metricon Vantage 48 (H&L)

Looking at Metricon Vantage 48 (H&L)
1, 2, 3

Thanks r_13 I am assuming that cost is just not only supply/install but also engineering needed to support powerfloor weight and thickness.

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idev
Nov 25, 2021 1:51 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
25 November 2021

Help finding some upstairs 'retreat' designs

Help finding some upstairs 'retreat' designs

Tell us where you are! No point giving you Sydney builders if you live in SA, NT or WA. Stewie

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Stewie D
Nov 25, 2021 11:48 am

Yeah, we're finally building. Council planning and CLC Aprovals took a while...but we've now started.

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SistersBeach
Nov 24, 2021 7:14 pm
SistersBeach
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 November 2021

Which builders service Service Eastern Suburbs?

Which builders service Service Eastern Suburbs?

Hey chenbatsu Welcome to the forum I suggest you spend no more than 5 grand on 1st stage Bim Sketches , Data/proofs and Costings. Do you need a graphic image explaining…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 24, 2021 8:09 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Living Nightmare
Living Nightmare
24 November 2021

DJ Roberts

DJ Roberts
QLD
1, 2

I'm currently building with DJ's, it's a living nightmare, I'd strongly consider going with someone /anyone else. It could not be much worse than staying building with these guys

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Living Nightmare
Nov 24, 2021 8:07 am
chars0974
chars0974
23 November 2021

Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]

Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi- did you get your plans sorted out, or at least an answer on your facade? Which facade did they put in your master plans? i do C5 modified facade but…

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chars0974
Nov 23, 2021 8:16 pm
ensecit
ensecit
23 November 2021

What to ask in a Consolidated Tender?

What to ask in a Consolidated Tender?

Hi all , I’ve gathered that most project home will have the stage of a consolidated tender where all requirements are consolidated and drawn up in the plan. There will…

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ensecit
Nov 23, 2021 8:11 pm
Simonhome
Simonhome
23 November 2021

Homezone - Perth Midora Bay build

Homezone - Perth Midora Bay build
WA
1, 2

Unfortunately Martyn is the guy you see 'A current Affair' chasing down the road. The parent company Complete will not help either, totally disassociated itself. I…

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Simonhome
Nov 23, 2021 6:09 pm
Simonhome
tailor
tailor
23 November 2021

building house on Kachina Drive Mount barker

building house on Kachina Drive Mount barker

i need a solution for this as i donot want to push my garage back or house back otherwise there will be no space at the back side. "For this lot, our engineer has fud…

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tailor
Nov 23, 2021 12:13 pm
bigrizz
bigrizz
22 November 2021

We built in Brisbane with “Omni Built Homes” and we’re delig

We built in Brisbane with “Omni Built Homes” and we’re delig

Hi Parkway. My wife and I are looking at building on a battle axe block in Fairfield in Brisbane. I'd be really interested to see your floor plans, if you wouldn't mind…

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bigrizz
Nov 22, 2021 10:21 am
sart
sart
21 November 2021

[Melbourne West]Homebuilders with void in their design

[Melbourne West]Homebuilders with void in their design

Try sandford 47 from prestige range. It also has master downstairs

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sart
Nov 21, 2021 10:09 pm
Building2021
Building2021
20 November 2021

Definition of “completion” of build

Definition of “completion” of build
NSW

Thanks @Ashington Homes. Yes makes sense that lock up is a little early to claim ‘completion’. I thought there would be many others experiencing similar issues from…

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Building2021
Nov 20, 2021 8:12 pm
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
20 November 2021

Top 3 Quality Builders for Sydney NSW

Top 3 Quality Builders for Sydney NSW
NSW

Honestly can't fault the comments and advices that you have kindly provided in various posts, most if not all of which are valuable. But this:…

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Infinite-Justice
Nov 20, 2021 8:09 pm
Liliana
Liliana
19 November 2021

Planning problems Elements estate and the Wyndham area

Planning problems Elements estate and the Wyndham area

This article is the first in a short series published in the Guardian last Monday on the future of Australian housing and talks mainly about planning deficiencies in new…

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Liliana
Nov 19, 2021 11:14 am
robw17
robw17
18 November 2021

Hit the Rock

Hit the Rock

During the build we lived in the adjacent property so it was no accident that one of the security cameras was pointed next door at the construction. My security system…

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robw17
Nov 18, 2021 9:26 pm
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
18 November 2021

Building with Dale Alcock...regrets already

Building with Dale Alcock...regrets already
WA

Unfortunately every builder is delayed right now, lack of supplies and trades are not helping at all.

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Echo2k3
Nov 18, 2021 7:33 pm
Contracts-Specialist
Contracts-Specialist
18 November 2021

Squeaking floor

Squeaking floor

Hi kikiK You might want to check your contract…

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Contracts-Specialist
Nov 18, 2021 4:55 pm
Contracts-Specialist
vlad
vlad
18 November 2021

Floor plan critique, please !?

Floor plan critique, please !?
QLD

Hello from Norway! What a house! Congratulations. Thought I'd give some thoughts on your floor plan, if that's alright. Blue clouds - how do you want to…

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vlad
Nov 18, 2021 1:40 pm
MegKo
MegKo
18 November 2021

Hebel Or Bricks

Hebel Or Bricks
1, 2, 3

Hi rameshbhai... how' your experience with Hebel been? Would love to hear pros and cons you experienced so far :) Thanks

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MegKo
Nov 18, 2021 9:34 am

As many people have little spaces in the home office and in offices also. So yes, multi-functional furniture become very helpful. On my home office desk, there is ample…

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zaydenwood42
Nov 17, 2021 9:46 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 November 2021

Council cost blues by Carlisle

Council cost blues by Carlisle

Take your design breakdown the major components and compare it with online builders homes/prices Salesmen are the least trusted professionals and most are being replaced…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 17, 2021 11:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
17 November 2021

NON COMPLIANT FIRE RATED CLADDING

NON COMPLIANT FIRE RATED CLADDING

are you certain its non compliant? How did you verify? In any case the builder is responsible for building your home to plan.

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Noname
Nov 17, 2021 8:17 am
Mane
Mane
17 November 2021

Building Warranty Insurance for Tradespeople

Building Warranty Insurance for Tradespeople

The VBA states the following: Registered builders, contractors and tradespeople must…

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Mane
Nov 17, 2021 7:09 am
J Smith
J Smith
17 November 2021

Boston 42 with Clarendon

Boston 42 with Clarendon
1, 2

Hi Union, What was your site costs vs base cost + upgrades. I am looking at Boston 42 as well? I have a 2m drop from front to back and they are estimating over $115K in…

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J Smith
Nov 16, 2021 11:31 pm
J Smith
J Smith
16 November 2021

Clarendon boston 42

Clarendon boston 42

Thinking about building a Boston 42 in Sydney- but rather expensive

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J Smith
Nov 16, 2021 10:22 pm
chippy
chippy
16 November 2021

Re: Potential Building Dispute: Top Floor 500mm Too Short

Re: Potential Building Dispute: Top Floor 500mm Too Short
WA

bushpiglet Please see my post on your other post. Might be a good idea to delete or merge the 2 posts so all answers are in the same place.

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chippy
Nov 16, 2021 7:54 pm
chippy
jayare
jayare
16 November 2021

Oakville NSW - Zero Lot on 12M Frontage and Garage 4.5M

Oakville NSW - Zero Lot on 12M Frontage and Garage 4.5M

To add to my OP - we were told that any block 12M or less wouldn’t be able to have a double garage (~5.5M).

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jayare
Nov 16, 2021 5:49 pm
jake_paul
jake_paul
16 November 2021

Neighbours bolted fence to my wall during construction

Neighbours bolted fence to my wall during construction

have a friendly conversation with the neighbor, hear their reason, if they give a proper explanation accept it or if they answer rudely you can take legal action by the…

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jake_paul
Nov 16, 2021 3:32 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
16 November 2021

What does a million dollars buy and where to spend?

What does a million dollars buy and where to spend?

We are building at the moment in Sydney and that's the $/m2 rate rounded up including site costs. All services are available at the front of the lot, no septic etc or…

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Phil of Sydney
Nov 16, 2021 1:16 pm
nodyorc
nodyorc
16 November 2021

Is concrete around new home required?

Is concrete around new home required?

Thanks noname. Yeah ive been getting mixed advice on this. some say dont need to because its piered and has drainage points, but others say i need them. I was…

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nodyorc
Nov 16, 2021 11:25 am
Legendary
Legendary
16 November 2021

Builder Not Progressing

Builder Not Progressing

I would suggest speaking to a lawyer who has experience in this area - it might be an immediate cost outlay but good advice will save you money and time. The VMIA claims…

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Legendary
Nov 16, 2021 8:58 am
E563
E563
16 November 2021

Austral Leeuwin Bricks

Austral Leeuwin Bricks
WA

Hi all, About to commence build #3! I wanted to use Austral Leeuwin bricks, but was recommended against it as they can look busy. Unfortunately, the only pictures I can…

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E563
Nov 16, 2021 1:41 am
Pulse
Pulse
15 November 2021

Thermal bridging on a “Shed and Homes” kit house

Thermal bridging on a “Shed and Homes” kit house

the thermal break must be between cladding and steel framing

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Pulse
Nov 15, 2021 10:03 pm
shortman
shortman
15 November 2021

Proposed Parramatta LEP 2020

Proposed Parramatta LEP 2020

Struggling to work out how the new proposed Parramatta LEP will calculate the floor space area. Anyone have any input? https://participate.cityofparramatta.ns ... /draft-LEP

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shortman
Nov 15, 2021 8:12 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 November 2021

CDC query - AHD & Flood Levels

CDC query - AHD & Flood Levels

Hi EP1 I'll PM you. Not an expert but my duplex build is in a flood zone as well. I am in North Ryde and I applied to Ryde council for their required FFL's and they gave…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 15, 2021 7:02 pm
Ashington Homes
Noname
Noname
15 November 2021

Rules around bathroom windows.

Rules around bathroom windows.

My understanding is that privacy matters are managed around having visibility to a neighbor's habitable rooms (overlooking). Coincidentally a bathroom is not habitable.…

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Noname
Nov 15, 2021 2:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
15 November 2021

Software to Markup Site Plan for Excavations

Software to Markup Site Plan for Excavations

Hey Erica Best to use a based program LOL, when you prosecute the geometry/data you don't want a flaky model that's rubbish crosscheck the data with approximations. hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 15, 2021 9:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 November 2021

Sloping Block - safety rail required- who pays

Sloping Block - safety rail required- who pays

LOL, worksafe is a builders cost and responsibility a statutory requirement If you refuse to pay it... let him sue you for it in the Courts. instead he will frustrate…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 14, 2021 10:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 November 2021

Home Building Companies

Home Building Companies

You forgot to mention inflation, rising unemployment and interest rates. OT, I suspect the PM is finding it hard to sleep at night with the looming election. Before…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 14, 2021 9:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
13 November 2021

HIA Subject to Finance Clause - Builder Will Not Change

HIA Subject to Finance Clause - Builder Will Not Change
QLD
1, 2

Why do people necro 11 year old threads hoping to get some insight? Make a fresh post with specifics relevant today if there is nothing recent.

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Noname
Nov 13, 2021 4:30 pm
building-expert
building-expert
13 November 2021

Building Permit Lapses (2years on)

Building Permit Lapses (2years on)

Contract is a civil matter, building permit is a statutory matter

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building-expert
Nov 13, 2021 3:09 pm
building-expert
bobj12382
bobj12382
13 November 2021

Building with Adenbrook homes

Building with Adenbrook homes

Hi it hasn't been recently but I would steer clear we been in our home for few years now and still having problems .

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bobj12382
Nov 13, 2021 10:35 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
13 November 2021

Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification

Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
1, 2

you are in charge of ventilation. Cold winter night - shut all doors and windows and enjoy a cosy house without spending a fortune on heating. Mild night - open all the…

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Stewie D
Nov 13, 2021 7:05 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 November 2021

Waiting for Demo - house/land insurance?

Waiting for Demo - house/land insurance?

What a great result and if something bad happens, you are covered :)

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Ashington Homes
Nov 12, 2021 3:42 pm
Ashington Homes
ksun1985
ksun1985
12 November 2021

Outer East Melbourne cost new home

Outer East Melbourne cost new home

I think $2000 psqm in the current market would get you a basic finish in Melbourne. With your façade and pitched roofs, I would think $2500 psqm would be a better…

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ksun1985
Nov 12, 2021 3:04 pm

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