Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 18, 2016 4:52 pm Hey guys. I have been reading a lot of posts on my specific building company on here. I don't wish to name names but I would like to know what people's take on a certain line in most building contracts is. The line says "255 business days to completion of works". Does this mean 255 days from the signing of the contact or 255 business days from siteworks? I am being told it is from date of siteworks by the building company. We are 18 months into out build and only have a slab to show for it!! The slab took 14 months!! Re: Contract question 2Feb 18, 2016 5:25 pm Omg! I'm guessing the company is using your money for another build. The contract is from the start of the build, so site works. How are they explaining this? Re: Contract question 3Feb 18, 2016 7:49 pm 14 months for a slab?!? That's ridiculous. Would also like to know what their excuse has been, and how you haven't pulled all your hair out by now n Follow Our Build Here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75667 Building with Kurrajong Homes in Alumuna Walk Village. Re: Contract question 4Feb 18, 2016 7:53 pm If I was you I would be starting to keep a good file and chronology, you will need it. If you have not already, consider using a good building consultant to help you. Re: Contract question 5Feb 18, 2016 8:35 pm Normally the days mean from the start of site works although the definition does vary depending on which contract you are using. See this link for more information http://anewhouse.com.au/2015/09/when-di ... act-start/ 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. Re: Contract question 6Feb 19, 2016 12:01 pm Cheers for all the replies. I don't have an issue with the 255 days to build the house, my issue is the allowed 45 days to start site works turned into nearly 300 days to start site works. The total contract allows for 300 working days, we are now at about 390 working days and still only have a pad. Surely that is a breach of contract right? Re: Contract question 7Feb 19, 2016 12:30 pm It sounds like you might need some legal advice unfortunately. You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 17239 12 5718 The best advice is for you to get a competent building consultant to guide you through your build 7 5026 |