Browse Forums Building A New House Re: New member - home build questions 26Aug 06, 2007 1:54 pm kezza Just noticed that Perth_Euro said Content didn't let you meet the site supervisor. I would be very reluctant to build with anyone who didn't give you direct contact with them. We built recently and it would have been a nightmare if we had to go through the office everytime an issue came up. We were in contact with our site supervisor (who was brilliant) every second week or so and talking to him direct meant that mistakes (which do happen) were fixed quickly and relatively easily. I think the longer chains of communication are the main problem with project builders (like chinese whispers sometimes!) so you want to be able to deal directly as much as possible! i agree totally and understand. Fortunatley for our building experiance the lines of communication have worked well. Also every call and communication is documented by them, something that could be missed if dealing directly with super. (especially now as original super has left and we have a new one. The new one can review the files and know exactly where the job is at) I also beleive that the office can work as a filter, so the super can get out and supervise rather than taking calls from people all day long with petty issues. Having said that you cant beat walking through the site with the super and going thru any issues. Hi Suku18 In NSW the statutory required insurances are: 1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… 1 2666 Can anyone recommend a good/affordable retaining wall and fence builder that I can get a quote from located in Sydney? 8 45657 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 2866 |