All works performed is to the current standards and legislative requirements which is listed in the National Construction Code

Supplier specifications and Warranty periods are applicable for fixtures and fittings (Generally 2 years)

The structural defect liability period is as per contractual and legislative requirements (Generally 7 years) 

The maintenance liability period is as specified in your contract (Generally 3 months)

Invoices are issued in progressive payments & paid upon completion of various stages.

The stages are negotiated by either Owner, Builder & Bank

There are legislative requirements regarding these payments for both Owners & Builders

Depending on the type of Construction you may require council approval & need to meet development guidelines 

The council represent the city & make sure your development is suitable 

Type of Approvals 

NSW

Development Application  - Not always applicable, Advises the town and neighbourhood of your development, Lists any special conditions you need to address,  Turn around 6-8 weeks

Construction Certificate -  How the building will be constructed, List various inspection points for quality control, This certificate doesn’t require council you can use a private surveyor, Turn around 2-3 weeks (Post Development Application)

Plumbing Certificate - Generally only requires 5 Types of inspections 1) Sewer, 2) Hot & Cold 3) Stormwater (commercial) 4) Fire services (commercial) 4) Final 

Purpose is for quality control prior at various stages of plumbing works 

Basixs - A report stating how you will meet the minimum energy requirement for you building. (Section J commercially)

VIC

Planning Permit - Not always applicable, Advises the town and neighbourhood of your development, Lists any special conditions you need to address,  Turn around 6-8 weeks

Build Permit - How the building will be constructed, List various inspection points for quality control, This certificate doesn’t require council you can use a private surveyor, Turn around 2-3 weeks

Star Rating - All new homes, home renovations, alterations and additions need to comply with the Energy Efficiency provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) which includes the option of complying with the 6 Star Standard.

The building surveyor represents both the builder & the client, They ensure the projects is certified to meet the relevant standards 

It would be expected that Builders hold the following insurances:

- Public liability $20M - (Protects public from damages caused by business activity)

- Contract works $1.2M (Protects clients property during construction)

- Workers compensation (applicable to number of employees)

- Professional indemnity $20M (Protects clients against and design works that fail)

- HOW / Builders Insurance (Job specific) (Protects client if builder becomes insolvent, or doesn’t complete works)

Initial concept - Can just be drawn on the back of a scrap piece of paper

Working drawings - may be required post quote

Structural drawings - may be required post working drawings 

Specification - may be required to accommodate working drawings 

Clients are always welcome to assist the build and we take pride in working with our clients.