Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 10May 03, 2009 7:21 pm just ask them if handover is still as scheduled and if not why not. ’’Quondo Omni Flunkus Mortati ’’ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Stila BK1 Build Thread The best place to talk about sport Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 11May 03, 2009 7:32 pm Wow that is a while. 3 months off. Wouldn't that be nice. Hopefully you get some answers tomorrow. Good luck Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 12May 03, 2009 7:36 pm serge44 just ask them if handover is still as scheduled and if not why not. I'd be worried about asking this question alone. Sure ask when handover is scheduled. But this is not enough. Anyone can say it's still on track and then several months later - oops, we're late. You should be able to get a schedule of when things are happening and then you can check progress on a monthly basis rather than 6 monthly basis. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 13May 04, 2009 8:26 am The problem with NBG is that they subie all their work out so there is no communication between the builder and their trades. My friends subie for them and your situation seems to be the norm at the moment. They have way more work then they can handle at the moment. So i would be annoying the site supervisor as its his fault they are running late, he took on too much work. Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 14May 04, 2009 11:33 am Yeah I would ask for the schedule and see what happens. Did you have a fixed build period? you should. As your in Melbourne, the penalty for them is $250 per week over the scheduled end date, Im sure you would rather a house, but keep that in mind Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 15May 04, 2009 7:46 pm Thank you everyone ! Really appreciate your replies! Casa2 - As we're only at frame stage, all that we have paid is the 10% deposit and for the slab. They still have a ways to go. Ari-Yes, NBG does subcontract out the work..no other indication of problems except that the builder seems very laidback about the whole thing. Joles-"Haywgl's slab went down around the same time as yours and she is heading towards handover. " I know, how sad is that? My husband doesn't want me stressing about this and will be following this up tomorrow (his day off). We will keep you posted on the outcome. Many thanks again to all of you and hope you all have a terrific night! Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 17May 04, 2009 9:46 pm paintingprofessional yes i deleted my post, i said that if the contract stated a handover in august, being thats three months away and the home is at frame stage...its quite possible it'll be finished by then. And if blessedpoeple had a problem with waiting until august he/she maybe shouldnt have accepted the origanal contracted date. I deleted my post because i didnt want to create an argument....however , i do feel that the builder is building the house, within the contracted timeframe so whats the deal ? just because there slow or did take three months of or whatever ,thats there perogative if its in terms with the origanal agreement. But we all love an argument!!! Yes that is true and I agree with you. But as most experiences on this forum show, the early part of the build generally goes quickly and then slows. If from here on the build was to progress and be finished in August at the contract time.... no problem. BUT there is a very real possibilty that this is systematic of what could be a slow and protracted build. It's no use blessedpeople waiting til July with limited progress and then saying... "You know what.... you're a bit behind." I think the issue is that thus far.... the build has been particularly slow. If a time line can be shown that can demonstate how the build will progress from here on in order to be completed by the contracted time all is well and blessedpeople can then know that the build will be finished by how they reach outlined milestones. They are simply being proactive in their build. As anyone who wants a positive outcome should be. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 18May 04, 2009 10:13 pm I think that blessedpeople is aware the NBG does not always finish well. I built with them and the start was fine and the final 10% of work took 5 months- for no good reason at all. We're all just looking for ways to be in our house on time.... Anthea Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 19May 05, 2009 5:26 am I can really relate to this as our start was very very slow and its so frustrating see other houses fly past you. But once we got to lockup it has flown - not as fast as Hagwl's and Mundies but fast enough for me. When I used to go a week without seeing anyone on site I used to ring the builder. Someone would appear the next day. I know my builder does houses in blocks and I think we were ahead of that block and had to wait until the other houses caught up. Maybe ask for a sit down with your builder and draw a time frame and let him know how important it is that you are in by July. Chin up girl! Fi has moved in!! Re: Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already? 20May 05, 2009 9:24 am paintingprofessional i understand blessedones reasons for concearn i do. I'm also saying that the home can be quite easily finished in three months. so i'am effectively a fence sitter lol Your words give me hope paintingprofessional! We are not asking to move in early (although that would be nice) just as per contract. All your comments and thoughts & advice have all been extremely helpful and helps me feel I am not alone in this crazy/insane journey!! We have left a message for our builder and if we don’t hear from him today then dh will be following up. I am thinking at this point, it would be best to try and deal directly with the builder first. If you’re going to talk to NBG, it’s almost the same except with a middleman…i.e. you call NBG, NBG calls builder…builder talks to NBG, NBG calls you back…This would be Option B. 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