Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 25, 2012 4:15 pm Hello, I am an owner builder in the process of getting structural engineering plans. I am having issues as my architect and engineer continue to disagree. Architect wants a waffle pod slab foundation. Holds its cheaper and more modern. Structural engineer has designed a pier and concrete slab. Says the soil classification is H in the area and thats the best foundation (we don't have a geotech report but the engineer has been working in the area for 35 years and says he knows the soils is H-highly reactive). Any suggestions of what I should do? Should i get a geotech report? Thank you for your reply. Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 23735 Hi all. Anyone know when the $11,000 limit was set in legislation for renovations in QLD? Ive been renovating for 5 years now and this was the limit back then. As we know,… 0 4252 |