Browse Forums General Discussion Re: HIA Contracts/Owners rights 7Jun 08, 2019 9:13 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: HIA Contracts/Owners rights 10Jun 09, 2019 7:52 am Savloy Is anyone aware of us not being allowed to talk to our engineer with out giving notice to the builders? On a previous issue they were quoting that under the contract we must notify them prior to contacting the engineer otherwise we were in breach of the contract. Of course you can hire an independent Engineer and the Builder should be notified..why make the situation worse by not notifying them that your independent engineer is inspecting the structural aspects for non compliance? It's a good idea to have the Engineer inspect 24 Hours before the work is carried out in case the concrete truck is delayed,rejected or turned away. This should allow the builder/sub contractor time to rectify or reschedule without being penalised. Here Incorrect reinforcement placement "not fit for purpose" being rectified prior to concrete pour OT, The rule is simply the structural work/build is either compliant with the NCC or non-compliant the later requires an engineer to correct & rectifier. Building Surveyors, Architects and Building Inspectors are not licensed Engineers. hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: HIA Contracts/Owners rights 11Jun 09, 2019 8:02 am StructuralBIMGuy Savloy Is anyone aware of us not being allowed to talk to our engineer with out giving notice to the builders? On a previous issue they were quoting that under the contract we must notify them prior to contacting the engineer otherwise we were in breach of the contract. Of course you can hire an independent Engineer and the Builder should be notified..why make the situation worse by not notifying them that your independent engineer is inspecting the structural aspects for non compliance? It's a good idea to have the Engineer inspect 24 Hours before the work is carried out in case the concrete truck is delayed,rejected or turned away. This should allow the builder/sub contractor time to rectify or reschedule without being penalised. Here Incorrect reinforcement placement "not fit for purpose" being rectified prior to concrete pour OT, The rule is simply the structural work/build is either compliant with the NCC or non-compliant the later requires an engineer to certifier. Building Surveyors, Architects and Building Inspectors are not licensed Engineers. hth So if I’m not getting an inspection, I just want to ask some questions about work that has already been carried out I have to notify the builders I’m talking to him? Re: HIA Contracts/Owners rights 12Jun 09, 2019 8:21 am You can talk to whoever you want and post questions where ever you wish OT, Problems arise when 1. You don't have all the Engineering drawings, notes and specifications..how do you know if it's done correctly? 2. You need photographic evidence as to what was done...conveniently no one remembers months after the event 3.Expert Engineering judgements/calculations are also required in the event of litigation against the builder... be prepared 4. You will need to show that you have done all you can to mitigate the problem and basically "it's all the builders fault" 5.Get all conversation in writing/emails 6.7 etc Forewarned is forearmed Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone… 4 17151 MBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 2 7317 Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit of the builders. This means that if you are the owner watch out. One of the points is… 0 3235 |