Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 2Feb 27, 2023 7:01 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 5Feb 27, 2023 9:04 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 8Feb 27, 2023 9:34 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 10Mar 01, 2023 9:26 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 12Mar 03, 2023 7:24 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 13Mar 04, 2023 11:56 pm We are Expert Consultant's, and we are here to help. Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 14Mar 05, 2023 10:01 am 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 Re: Building Surveyor and Inspections 17Jan 07, 2024 10:18 am BuildingandLegal There are 3 classes of Building surveyor, Level 3 a 6-12mth course, Level 2 a 2-3yr course and level 1 a 5yr degree. Most Building surveyors have very little site experience swinging tools, so, granted they can read the code that doesn't necessarily means they have the eye for viewing quality of work. (before it starts "I didn't say all certifiers"). You can build a crappy house that meets the codes or a good house that meets the code. In most states (not 100% sure for every state) the certifier is NOT required to assess quality, this is because most, simply can't! I can say this as 1 I am an accredited certifier & have multiple trade qual's. Having continuously studied various aspects of construction since 2002. Your certifier should pick most of the defects but a Building Inspector & a Building Surveyor bring very different experiences to the table. You're investing $300k to $600k for a home, your certifiers 'Inspection Fees' maybe $1200-$1500 of their total fee, at best. A 'Building Inspector' is going to cost for all stages $5k is 2% of the total that much for peace of mind? This mostly matches up with what I’ve read on the QBCC website (they use the term building certifier). The only thing that gets me a little bit confused is that the ‘blurb’ says “Licensed building certifiers inspect a project before, during and at completion, ensuring it complies with approved building plans (approval of development permit for building works) and appropriate building standards” - but yet on another screen it says the certifier ‘won’t ensure a builder is complying with their contract‘ 🤔. I’m guessing the certifier will cross-check the approved plans with what they see in front of them at the site, but won’t scrutinise the contract to ensure specified items have been adhered to or are in place? This, I’m guessing, is up to the home owner (and ideally also a responsibility of the site supervisor) to ensure compliance of contract? You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and… 3 18100 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17176 I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20239 |