Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Post Contract Variation raised by Builder 2Oct 10, 2019 7:29 pm https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 Re: Post Contract Variation raised by Builder 3Oct 11, 2019 7:29 am Thank you so much for your informative response. But since the BAL works and related materials are not at all declared in our contract and tender(though it is known to all parties that site is BAL 12.5 prior to contract signing), is it mandatory for the builder to satisfy the BAL requirements? Our fear is, if they can just simply say they won't do the BAL requirements because we dont want to pay this variation then we suffer later on not getting the Occupational Certificate. Re: Post Contract Variation raised by Builder 4Oct 11, 2019 10:32 am Superfly1130 Thank you so much for your informative response. But since the BAL works and related materials are not at all declared in our contract and tender(though it is known to all parties that site is BAL 12.5 prior to contract signing), is it mandatory for the builder to satisfy the BAL requirements? Our fear is, if they can just simply say they won't do the BAL requirements because we dont want to pay this variation then we suffer later on not getting the Occupational Certificate. OK So you knew it was BAL 12.5, and they knew it was BAL 12.5 prior to Tender and contract signing. All costs worked out for 12.5? So what is the variation exactly? https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 Re: Post Contract Variation raised by Builder 5Oct 11, 2019 12:30 pm Yes everyone's aware of the BAL rating but the cost of works and related materials to comply with the 12.5 rating, the builder has raised only as a variation post contract signing saying it's unforseen. We are contesting it as it's not an unforseen fact and we're not agreeing with the addtional cost that they are charging us with. So if this is the case, can they just say they will build our house but is non compliant to the BAL? Re: Post Contract Variation raised by Builder 6Oct 11, 2019 1:42 pm Superfly1130 Yes everyone's aware of the BAL rating but the cost of works and related materials to comply with the 12.5 rating, the builder has raised only as a variation post contract signing saying it's unforseen. We are contesting it as it's not an unforseen fact and we're not agreeing with the addtional cost that they are charging us with. So if this is the case, can they just say they will build our house but is non compliant to the BAL? Hey again Superfly Not exactly sure how they can say it's unforeseen, when 12.5 was clearly noted prior by all parties. I'd be insisting the extra costs are paid for from the builder's margin. I'll watch this one with interest... https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 Re: Post Contract Variation raised by Builder 7Oct 11, 2019 3:56 pm Blacktea2sugars Superfly1130 Yes everyone's aware of the BAL rating but the cost of works and related materials to comply with the 12.5 rating, the builder has raised only as a variation post contract signing saying it's unforseen. We are contesting it as it's not an unforseen fact and we're not agreeing with the addtional cost that they are charging us with. So if this is the case, can they just say they will build our house but is non compliant to the BAL? Hey again Superfly Not exactly sure how they can say it's unforeseen, when 12.5 was clearly noted prior by all parties. I'd be insisting the extra costs are paid for from the builder's margin. I'll watch this one with interest... Yeah that's where we stand as well. These kinds of schemes are really a burden for first home owners. We'll update this trail once i got one. Thanks again for your insights I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15020 It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8473 Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago. My ensuite… 0 8392 |