Tag Archives: building contract

Building Inspection could save your life, and the life of your family!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Building Expert

Yesterday I was commissioned to carry out defect inspection on a two year old home. Whilst inspecting I came across three smoke alarms on the upper level that were non functional. Owner has taken them down to replace the battery … Continue reading →

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Building Dispute, Provisional Sum Blows, Owner takes a HIT.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Building Expert

Recently I was involved in a building dispute where provisional sum blew out from $5000 to $ 20,000 . Now that is a nasty surprise for any budget and my clients were very upset and this come on top of … Continue reading →

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Building dispute, defective brickwork, sometimes the hill to climb is too high!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Building Expert

About two years ago I prepared expert report in relation to defective brickwork. The clients, husband and wife were extremely distressed and I expected that the dispute would follow to VCAT. However I had not heard from them and I … Continue reading →

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Building Dispute in VCAT, my client wins! Brickwork Defects.

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Building Expert

Recently my client had a win in VCAT getting substantial award against the builder for defective brickwork. Despite having no experience and no funds to bring me along as expert witness she took on the case and won through sheer … Continue reading →

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