Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Builder's drawings, costs and contracts 6Sep 16, 2021 4:21 am Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Builder's drawings, costs and contracts 8Sep 16, 2021 10:43 am There is nothing wrong with PDF ( 2D or 3D), in fact dwg is out dated, lacks data and is often used by those firms that are resisting change and don't want to share data and info. ie, Mushroom Syndrome The mistake is getting the builder to organise the geotech, survey, design and engineering, as they will claim copyright and ownership. Even when you pay for flexibility and info you still don't get it, it's in a format that's difficult to interrupt, use, analyse, etc,etc . If you keep going to different salesman and builders, you'll soon get tired of forking out $$$'s. When the penny drops you'll organise the design and engineering yourself, own copyright and then get 3 builders to quote. Using the data, proofs and apps you can scrutinise some of the nonsense that's dished up by others, eg Siteworks and engineering $100K? At the first sign that you are being taken for a ride, walk out Cheers Chris . Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder's drawings, costs and contracts 10Sep 16, 2021 11:22 am Gee Mack Hey Chris; thanks for that info - some pretty valuable insights too thanks When time permits I'll dig around and put up an example of GIS, 3D Engineering Bim Data/proofs and a comparison of DWG (Flat earth 2D Bullsh!t) and engineering Bim 3D Data/proofs... no contest! Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Thanks very much! And would the landscaper/contractor generally involve the engineer or is that something the client would do? Thanks for your help 2 10023 Peter In NSW your Certifier will have a copy, and the Certifier works for you not the builder. They are your representative so just contact them and ask for a… 6 2778 MBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 2 7315 |