There are many pretenders out there who would like to do what I do but just can’t cut it. Would they have the balls to say this in their report?
Expert Opinion:
The builder is not co-operating regarding fixing of framing defects.
The frame is poorly set out and poorly constructed and requires substantial rectification prior to stage completion.
Recommendations:
The builder is required to rectify all framing defects and obtain approval before making progress claims and proceeding with the next stage.
This builder has previously appeared at inquiry into conduct at BPB for professional misconduct and has been fined for multiple breaches but it seems has learned nothing. Official complaint to BPB under section 178(d) of the Building Act 1993 with a request for inquiry into builders conduct is highly recommended.
Yes I did get the letter from the builder’s general manager complaining with some bull****
Dear Mr Branko Mladichek
I have received a copy of a report that you complied as a result of providing services to one of our clients as per the attached.
******* Homes, as you would be aware are a large volume home builder with many homes under construct at any one time.
I am not blind to that fact that we do have items on some homes. We are currently undertaking our own Quality audits on our homes across Victoria to gauge the level of product we are providing and more importantly address areas we need to improve on.
In saying this I am concerned that you have made comment referring to the below as written by you the author of this report on this particular home noted as your recommendations.
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Recommendations:
The builder is required to rectify all framing defects and obtain approval before making progress claims and
proceeding with the next stage.
This builder has previously appeared at inquiry into conduct at BPB for professional misconduct and has been
fined for multiple breaches but it seems has learned nothing. Official complaint to BPB under section 178(d) of
the Building Act 1993 with a request for inquiry into builders conduct is highly recommended.-Un quote
Firstly I am disappointed that the items were not addressed by means of repair or justification upon receipt of your Frame report however I do have a concern with your high recommendation and your misrepresentation of this enquiry not disclosing the entire findings, especially when you include the below in the same very report.
Limitations and Report Disclaimer
Why is this Building Expert Report not an Expert Witness VCAT Report?
Building Expert Report provides Expert Opinion without proof, offered in good faith and is designed for information or
voluntary dispute resolution. Should a dispute arise in relation to alleged defect then expert opinion needs to be
supported by appropriate references to legislation and standards to prove how and why defect exists. The provision of
proof with all the additional details, references and declarations that are required from Expert Witness VCAT report is costly and will incur additional fees.
I am not discouraging any private building Inspector from our sites, quite the opposite however, If you have your clients best interest in mind, should you have any issues that you feel we as the builder have not addressed I suggest you direct any of our clients to speak with our office alerting others of the situation, not as you highly recommend as per the above. We do want to provide a Quality Home for every client .
However, I did get builder’s attention and he pulled up his socks. This is what I said in my pre final inspection report:
It was a pleasure to inspect a nicely finished home and the best finished home by this builder I have seen for about two years. It is regrettable that severe criticism of the builder’s performance was required at pre plaster stage just to get the builder’s attention and a lift in performance and a display of quality of which he is clearly capable but which too often is not delivered.
Recommendations:
1. Reduce surface levels around the dwelling to comply with Building Code of Australia requirements. 2. Complete bathroom tiling.
3. Complete minor defects.
There you have it, after the inspection: my client, builder’s supervisor and I were shaking hands and all smiles. That ‘s the way it should have been without the dramas.
Is there anyone else that will do this for you?
