Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 2Jan 11, 2019 1:22 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 4Jan 11, 2019 3:24 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 9Jan 22, 2019 6:12 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 12Feb 01, 2019 9:28 am Hi, I am engaging Darbecca to do certain stages of our build with Henley. The stages I chose and why are: - Pre-Slab (Its the foundation of your home, you want it to be correct and to engineers specifications) - Frame/Slab (Again, backbone to your house structurally) - Pre-Plaster (As mentioned I think on the Darbecca site, trades come in to do rough-ins and just cut through whatever they need to get their job done, this needs to be checked) - Final Inspection (They check everything) I didn't choose to do all because I am on a budget and after talking with a few people was convinced some of the other stages weren't as vital and we can check on these stages ourselves. My reasoning for getting an independent inspector is: - I don't trust trades to always do the right thing no matter how good the reputation of your builder is - I don't trust that the building surveyor/inspector isn't slightly in the builders back pocket - Its piece of mind on my huge investment Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 13Feb 01, 2019 10:07 am Your Building Is either structurally compliant or Non- Compliant with the Standards and engineering Drawing/Details I suggest clients get a handle on the different parts of the structural Codes basically 3 Sections to all structural codes 1. Simplified Method (Anyone can recommend/use this method) 2. Engineered Solution's Based on Engineers Calculations 3. Engineered Solution's based in Engineers Computer Simulations (New) 1 Above should be certified by a Building Surveyor and is currently under review in NSWs 2 & 3 can only be carried out by an licensed engineer Why anyone would Look at only 1. solution when building and possibly the less optimal or wrong solution is beyond my understanding OT By comparison you wouldn't have a nurse perform surgery using doctors notes/Instructions, both highly trusted professions... would you? Trusted professions Survey Building Surveyors & Inspectors Would do best to gain a ranking at least? BTW Doctors and Engineers Bury their worse mistakes, "Architects Plant Vines to cover them up" Frank L Wright Architect and Those that purchased Opal Tower Apartments Got the Vines/Vertical gardens included, ironically before the cracks appeared in the vertical Garden Walls Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 14Feb 01, 2019 10:40 am Hi StructuralBIMGuy, Can you give us a quick run down or list of who you would engage if you were building a house and at what stages of the build? Maybe include examples of companies who do the work you are suggesting? And if you understand the building codes of different states break it up into a state basis? Thanks Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 15Feb 01, 2019 11:12 am @Sir Salty The rules for inspection and certification are different in each state The NCC and Australian Standards are the same everywhere ,AS3600 STRUCTURAL, Concrete, AS3700 STRUCTURAL Masonry, AS4100 STRUCTURAL Steelwork, etc Strict Code Compliance is 80% of your build Hence the need for uniform Australia wide regulations for Structural inspections/Certifications In WA the engineer who does the design, should do the inspection Certificates, but that is not guaranteed And until legislation is enacted Tightening up Engineering qualifications & certification, ie New Engineers Act 2018 all home builders should take precautions and arrange their own professional structural engineering inspections Check that they have all their Structural Documentation, Plans & Specifications signed by an licensed Engineer Any structural Non Compliant Changes, alternate solutions, work variations must be signed as equivalent or better than what was specified by the the engineer. A royal Commission followed by new Government regulations and changes will take years and are not retrospective nor enforceable on old builds which may have insurance claim issues,etc,etc Forewarned is Forearmed Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 16Feb 01, 2019 11:25 am So your saying that there needs to be better regulations around building/surveying/design & engineering. The whole industry needs a revamp, sure. But as most on these forums are looking to build now, with the current building climate and current regulations what do you suggest they do to ensure their houses are built properly and so that they are structurally sound? If you had to build a house right now. As an informed person in the building industry. What would you do? What are the steps from start to end you take? Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 17Feb 01, 2019 12:11 pm Everyone agrees the industry is in turmoil, it's just luck that no-one was killed in the Fire Lacrosse Docklands and Opal Towers apartments and it highlighted an ongoing problem, that's going to take a while to fix. Now is a great time to build as the building boom slows here's why 1. Hopefully the cowboys trades are out of the industry 2. The government tightens their regulations, not allowing them to return 3. Also as things slow, build times shorten and trade material & rates drop 4. Technology, data and proofs, the internet, all will assist in helping to make the best choice 5. Once Legislation is enacted expect apps for Building Non-Compliance/ Building Inspections and more 6. 5. will provide Better tools for the Battlers & Punters in the build process etc,etc I will be posting more specific info/projects come April Where & Who are you building with? Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 18Feb 01, 2019 12:23 pm I'm building in Victoria > Point Cook through Henley, Not far off pouring a slab I believe. So just to clarify, reading your comments above... Is your opinion on Independent Building Inspectors that you don't recommend them because they aren't engineers (or they aren't required to have that training) and therefore aren't qualified to inspect for everything a client would want inspected? Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 19Feb 01, 2019 12:46 pm Make sure you have copies of all the signed engineering Drawings & Variations, ie, Site report, Footings/Slab, Framework, Beams, Masonry, Wind Loading,etc,etc Talk Photos and ask question, you will visit your build, more than anyone else Concrete slabs also discussed here Private building inspectors Concrete Slab hth Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Building Inspector - how many & what stage 20Feb 02, 2019 11:11 am Sir Salty Hi, I am engaging Darbecca to do certain stages of our build with Henley. The stages I chose and why are: - Pre-Slab (Its the foundation of your home, you want it to be correct and to engineers specifications) - Frame/Slab (Again, backbone to your house structurally) - Pre-Plaster (As mentioned I think on the Darbecca site, trades come in to do rough-ins and just cut through whatever they need to get their job done, this needs to be checked) - Final Inspection (They check everything) I didn't choose to do all because I am on a budget and after talking with a few people was convinced some of the other stages weren't as vital and we can check on these stages ourselves. My reasoning for getting an independent inspector is: - I don't trust trades to always do the right thing no matter how good the reputation of your builder is - I don't trust that the building surveyor/inspector isn't slightly in the builders back pocket - Its piece of mind on my huge investment I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2639 Adam Baines Grad Cert Bldg Surv / Grad Dip Bldg Surv / MSAAPA Accredited Building Professional APB20210035 Builders Lic 183023 Pest Control Lic 84868 Ph 0412202336 PO… 3 47708 I have posted this before: We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports… 2 5128 |