Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Nov 14, 2010 7:29 pm Re: Workmanship in building contract 6Mar 31, 2012 2:42 pm Hi all The most important piece of legislation that controls building workmanship standards in Victoria is Domestic Contracts Building Act 1995- section 8 -implied warranties and the division 6 -the display home standard. The simplified explanation is this: 1 All work must comply with Building Act 1993, Building Regulations, BCA and the relevant Australian Standards but that's not all. 2 Work must be carried out in a workmanlike manner, with due care and skill with new materials and on time but that's not all 3 Where there is a display home and the standard is higher than 1&2 above it must be not less than the display standard but that's not all 4 Where a higher standard is specified it must be to that standard So if the builder is telling you he has complied with 1 and that's it, it's not necessarily true. Apply test under 2 (care and skill) as follows- " You are the expert", trust your eyes" "If it looks wrong it is!" Does it?" "would you expect better from someone skilled in their art?" If the answer is yes , then yes it's defective How much skill is builder required to have? easy, visit Building Commission web site and bring up competencies required for builder's registration. You will be blown away.(remember, builder is in charge and is responsible for all work including trades). I hope this simple take promotes healthy debate. In reality there are many complicating issues and each job needs to be judged on its own merits. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and we’re moving forward with the build. Thanks for reaching out 2 3645 You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 17201 I've decided, after a period of confusion (my building broker told me it's probably not worth it to use a lawyer, but others have said it is a must) that I definitely will… 7 28265 |