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We get this all the time from designers, I don't agree, particularly when it is a custom job that will most likely never be replicated, but...
Commercial stuff can be expensive. I know brands like Esteele will cost alot but will last you a lifetime of cooking.
>Good points. I didn't even consider the insurance - thanks! You will pay more and find it more difficult for somebody to do you job...
Hope not, sometimes you can't plug a sinking ship. Also you can't grow from a peak, better to let prices drop so another growth cycle can...
Wow... Are they selling and exchanging contracts? is this in NSW? Alot of areas I keep my eye on are doing poorly - namely existing houses...
Builder, because structural works over $20k in value need warranty insurance. Naturally you will pay for this via a higher price but your...
If it's a variation you can choose to go ahead with it or not. However I don't think there is any recourse for you if he misquoted...
>Yes all the request send are in email and documented but he simply calls and say it's not major. An email constitutes a notice in a...
Yes but in most contracts the due process is to make a notice in writing to the individual outlined on the contract as the builders...
>Billy is responding as the 'builder' covering himself and not responding with the clients best interest. My clients in the last few weeks...
Twice as long as half its length lol
Good question but I can't tell you exactly why or break this down. There has not been double or triple increase in the cost of materials...
Sorry I can't answer accurately or be of more help, I'm not familiar with pricing in Victoria or regional Victoria. While rural will have a...
>And at what point is the slope of a block going to be an impact on the design and build cost? Anything under 2m can just be cut and fill...
To be a builder in Australia you have to be an Australian citizen or PR - yes there are a lot of builders with middle eastern heritage but...
Everyone has room for improvement, to say I'm perfect without a weakness is just arrogant. I am learning everyday and I make mistakes, I...
>But may be you just see newer houses so dont see it every day. Very possible !
Good advice !
The issue with over allowance is your price becomes higher, when volume building this has a huge impact on competitiveness. If you can...
What you are saying is normal and correct.
I disagree, people in residential or commercial construction that rely heavily on the contract to resolve outcomes are inexperienced or...
You would mediate with the people before you get legal. There is a method to deal with everything and this may very well be a stupid...
I include design fees in the price if I am design and building, however Im not sure about others. Best to confirm this before contracting...
I have not been to Bali, but I'm assuming like most asian countries it is high walls, double brick, suspended slab and concrete columns...
Go above his head and report up the line. Your inspector is advising you correctly. >1) bath recess has been altered , now showing an...
You can earn $150k working for somebody else in construction - mainly commercial and high rise residential (mind you after years of...
That is fair enough, I'm not surprised there is this impression out there, but it is just the reality of the industry and it is unlikely to...
Slippery slope how far back do you take it, in my opinion, just do the work you priced and move on with good relations.
>An owner builder and engaging tradies myself. Though without a network I'm sure it would be a disaster. Never say never, worthwhile if...