Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Excavation and slab costs 2Oct 03, 2011 8:53 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Excavation and slab costs 10Oct 25, 2012 9:31 pm Deposit Paid 31/10/12 Selections 25/1/13 NHC 28/2 DCA 20/3 Siteworks 2/5 Slabbed 20/5 Wall Frames 3/6 Brickwork Finished 2/7 Lock Up 19/7 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58864 Re: Excavation and slab costs 12Oct 27, 2012 12:18 pm 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: Excavation and slab costs 14Nov 02, 2012 11:42 am 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: Excavation and slab costs 15Nov 02, 2012 1:50 pm Thanks for clarifying that. I only asked because I am in my mid 30s and been working in the civil engineering industry for 10 years. I am planning to get back to uni and move into building surveying so I was curious as to you not choosing to be registered. That’s makes sense. There is such a lot of information coming out and you really have to stay on top of it to remain current. Re: Excavation and slab costs 16Nov 02, 2012 7:59 pm The other thing you have to keep in mind is that Building Surveying is risky business and most surveyors will be sued several times in their working life. That wasn't attractive to me nor the fact that many of them are not really well paid so NO thanks! 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: Excavation and slab costs 17Nov 02, 2012 8:20 pm We were told by our last builder that one of us (or a family member/friend) had to be on site when the piers were poured. They didn't say why, just that it was compulsory to do so. When my husband turned up he was told to watch them pour and then he was given a sheet of paper to sign that it was so many cubic mtres. He then asked why he had to sign - 'sir, that's because you are agreeing to pay extra'. Would've been nice for the builder to tell us the reason why one of us had to be there. Apparently there was a provision in the contract but it wasn't alerted to us at any point prior. Land at Chermside At tender stage Re: Excavation and slab costs 18Nov 03, 2012 9:37 am It is not compulsory for you to be there, it's builders' responsibility to prove extra costs however as clumsy as it may have been at the very least he has made you aware of extra claims and given you the opportunity to see the excavation and concrete. The first time many others find out when they get hit with huge bill and no chance of verification. You did not know or understood what was happening. That is why I recommend pre contract review where in addition you are introduced to procedures relating to provisional sums. 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 We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers. They spoke to the engineer who advised the piers would need to be concrete. When the… 0 417 Hmmm, I have checked your past posts and it seems that you are in NSW, not WA as I had thought. It pays to show your State in your avatar. Retaining wall regulations… 5 8039 No one can give you a meaningful answer without looking at your building contract, what happened on site and who designed your house You should get experienced building… 1 10235 |