Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 25, 2009 5:57 pm hi all, i came accross this document recently. it goes through each stage and what the standards and tolerances are. very helpful for the entire construction process at each stage especially if you dont have a building construction background like me. hope it helps only wish i knew about it earlier. http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/resources/documents/S+T_GUIDE_07.pdf mel Re: a really helpful document im sure you will all appreciate 2Nov 25, 2009 6:45 pm good find Mel! We have just had site scrape and I am sure we will find this useful Building Monaco32 with Carlisle Homes in Alamanda Estate 20/08/2010 - HANDOVER 24/8!! Blog - http://ourmonaco32.blogspot.com/ Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14415 Re: a really helpful document im sure you will all appreciate 3Nov 25, 2009 7:48 pm Yeah, I also found it ... was unsure how up to date it was (plus it says it's for Victoria), but it's probably the best we can get in a hurry! Anyway, another tip: If you want to get your hands on AUS standards docos (eg. AS 2870, AS 1684, etc) instead of having to buy them, go to your local library. They have online subscription access to these! You can also print what you want (fees apply - depends on the library, I would imagine). My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: a really helpful document im sure you will all appreciate 4Nov 25, 2009 7:56 pm Quote: Yeah, I also found it ... was unsure how up to date it was (plus it says it's for Victoria), but it's probably the best we can get in a hurry! the doc is from 2007 so not that old yet. Although it states victoria, it mentions in the acknowledgement its produced in collaboration with Vic building assoc, office fair trading NSW, tas govt and ACT govt so it should be useful accross these states/territories. ive finally just read through it all and there are so many new things im adding into my PCI list for tomorrow. i even have tiles that dont align and have previously raised with the SS and the SS said they werent going to fix. now i have it in writing that the tiles need to align to meet the minimal standard! sooo good if you have the time to go through it. unfortunately i wont have time to access AS as PCI is tomorrow morning but thanks for the tip. may get to the AS after competion during maintenance period. mel Re: a really helpful document im sure you will all appreciate 6Nov 25, 2009 8:23 pm Quote: good luck tomorrow, and let us know! thanks Lex. im a bit nervous but should be prepared. ive got a lengthy list of things to check off as i go through each room so atleast i wont forget anything. unfortunately i already know i will not reach prac comp as there are numerous things not fixed but we will be one step closer! do not pay until you are satisfied with workmanship windows require flashing over the head archithrave and up under weatherboards 3 28281 A question. Im in Queensland and building a new home. We managed to reach practical completion 6 weeks ago but we haven't heard any date for handover yet. Who should we… 0 5807 This is one of the reasons I decided to go overseas for my double glazed windows. As the builder indicated, he's worked on many upmarket builds, these were the most well… 13 19239 |