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Building Expert in the cloud, what’s that?
I have been helping people who are building with stage inspections at critical points for over a decade now but there is another major advantage. That is having your expert in the cloud looking down and looking after you. What … Continue reading
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Building Dispute Mediation – better than Hollywood
Building Disputes are not one of those things you look forward to and as expert witness I go to many to assist my client during negotiations. What you see is financial tragedy of two parties embroiled in emotional blankets and … Continue reading
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When do you tell the truth?
Some time ago I was in the office busy with some report writing when I overheard a call coming in from potential client requesting a building inspection. Our office manager went through the routine explaining what we do and asked … Continue reading
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Slab Heave Melbourne, Negligence goes on and on!
I am engaged for stage inspections for a new two storey residence in point Cook built by a volume builder. What many people do not realise is that spot inspection of critical points in construction is not the only purpose … Continue reading
Building Contract Administration- Are you going to drop a bundle of cash?
Recently I was assisting owners on their 1M build that had run into problems. Builder was not performing and there were numerous defects with the build. Builder was trying to get to lockup and to extract his next progress payment … Continue reading
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Pre Purchase Inspection- More disappointment avoided!
Recently I inspected old weatherboard home that had been fully renovated and it looked in mint condition. A young man buying his first home engaged me to do a pre purchase inspection to protect his investment. The home presented nicely … Continue reading
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How safe is your home?
Recently I inspected a large multi million dollar home in a prestigious suburb. It had many issues but the following issues stood out Finding defects of this type induced me to look further and this is what I found … Continue reading
Swimming pool safety, is yours five star safe or five skulls drowning risk?
Just yesterday I inspected a nice home (pre purchase inspection) with a pretty swimming pool. It was almost picture perfect but on closer inspection this is what I found: If you think I am over the top then imagine … Continue reading
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Excavation in rock, 45K claim destroyed by building expert evidence!
Recently I was asked to provide expert evidence in a dispute regarding excavation in rock for a home in Epping Victoria. Builder (well established mid tier builder) had made variation claim of 45K as adjustment against provisional sum in the … Continue reading
Building expert evidence prevails in court!
Recently I appeared in court proceedings in a dispute regarding quality of workmanship. Owner builder (but a professional in the building field) claimed cost of demolition and reconstruction of paving upon which contractor applied finishing works. The works were around … Continue reading
