Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 18, 2011 6:50 am hi i'm new to the site. we're looking to start a knock down rebuild soon and i need a hand to understand all the terms and acronyms people use on this site and presumably in the industry (eg, PCV, PCI, SS, lockup). it might be a good sticky topic for newbies like me cheers emily Re: Guide to all the terms / acronyms used on this site! 2Nov 18, 2011 7:06 am PCV - Post Contract Variation, A variation following the signing of the contract - will mean a change to the contract - usually an increase PCI - Practical Completion Inspection or Pre-Completion Inspection - An inspection about 2 weeks before completion to identify all the issues thet need addressing before Handover. See this link for more info. http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=296 SS - Site Supervisor Lock Up - When external walls, roof, doors, and window are in place but internal fit out still to be done (about half way) The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. I believe that liquidated damaged should be amount of actual loss to the owner from the delays. The issue in all of this is building industry lobbying and contributing to… 5 3452 As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products to replace failing timber retaining… 0 17878 there is only 20% difference in concrete strength between 20 mpa and 25 mpa, so check with your engineer first if it fits his calculation tolerances. There are ways to… 6 18304 |