Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 2Oct 24, 2018 2:59 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 4Oct 24, 2018 7:18 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 8Oct 25, 2018 7:26 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 9Oct 25, 2018 8:11 am The inherent problem with employing the builder (or anyone else) on an hourly rate is that it is an open cheque and the issues of control and productivity. How are you going to monitor hours worked? How do you ensure acceptable productivity? If you can answer that then it may be a viable option for you. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 10Oct 25, 2018 9:09 am You need to start with a 3D Sketch Try 3D Sketchup or 3D BricsCAD Shape please post up a model so I can help with data and planning Knockdown and rebuild upgrade Costs Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 11Oct 25, 2018 10:19 am Thanks brokenstick - that's more what I'm after, just past experience on how it went. I understand the trust issues, possibilities of open cheque. But even with fixed contract, how fixed is 'fixed', and no matter which route, there is the possibility of builder employing labourers/unskilled tradies. The guy I might be using is a carpenter/builder, so will be doing the framing himself, but being the builder and using his contacts for the other trades. I already have other 'fixed' quotes to compare. So if I do the research and find out 'time for excavation', 'time for foundations', 'time for rough plumber/sparkie' etc - I should be able to work out whether his hourly rate is going to come in under or over 'fixed price - correct? Plus this isn't as complicated as a full construct, as I'm only getting him to take it to 'Lock-up' stage. Re: Employ Builder on Hourly Rate? 12Oct 25, 2018 10:35 am RydeReno No, Your build is not complicated it's "Click & Drop" LOL, I saw complicated the other night at the Optus Stadium BIM Presentation Where Engineers were 3D scanning onsite, designing and robots fabricating components in china..all at the same time Planning,Data & Optimisation was the key Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20702 The HIA contract, in the term & conditions section states that "Commencment" is deemed when the drainage is started or the piers are dug or the slab is formed up (incase… 2 6242 |