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Comments (1)Hello Sam Yes, yes and yes, regardless of whether it is a fixed price or cost plus. The general impression of most people is that builders do the job cheaper when it is cost plus and that is why they go looking for that type of contract. That's not the case. The costs are the same, just broken up differently. The only real difference is that on a fixed price, the builder takes the risk that he has allowed for everything whereas on cost plus you just pass on the bill. Cost plus can be a minefield. I have seen builders invoice a client for two lots of tiles and send half off to another job.... On the other hand, I have seen clients counting pieces of wood offcuts and claiming refunds on a barrow load of sand with builders... it can get that petty. GST is paid regardless of the contract as you know. Supervisors are required regardless of the project as in truth, there is not enough profit in a building project to support the legislative requirements, the back end staff, the insurances and contract administration from a single building project. The insurance companies also require a minimum profitability (ie builders margin) before they will insure a builder. The reality is that the builder must take on multiple projects and have competent supervisors to make it work. I suggest you work closely with your builder and understand that he has requirements as do you .... I doubt he is ripping you off. Cheers...See MoreA simple and effective terrace garden makeover
Comments (14)Hi Addy W, We put weed mat under the pebbles which will help to suppress weeds. I take your point about the olive tree littler though they make good feature trees for our climate. Yes a leaf blower is handy for blowing the leaves. Thanks for taking an interest in my work....See MoreFinal plans being built with out us signing or sighting since contract
Comments (22)I don't think the window it's actually that big a deal. If privacy is the issue you can put a blind on the window, or even develop a little screened off outdoor section with a nice little private garden outlook..........sometimes I deliberately INCREASE windows to powder rooms and ensuite designs to connect boldly with the immediate external spaces with glazing. yes this challenges conventional thoughts on privacy but more often than not when we embrace the constraint and go with it/look at the opportunity it brings, you actually get far more interesting end results and experiences of space. Some of the best high end resorts use this kind of design thought in their bathroom designs that blurs the lines between inside and out. Privacy can be managed/controlled in various ways........... I think the bigger issue here is the attitude of the builder and the way they have gone about it......See MoreShould I leave it simple or add a pendant light???
Comments (11)Thanks for the help. With some persuasion, we have this afternoon miraculously been able to have a reluctant hero hubby sparky, send power feed to the spot required. Phew! Although I love the black pendants, I’m edging toward something with two pendants, varying heights and glass type fittings. Ooh now I’m super excited. Thank you thank you ☺️ Very grateful...See Morebigreader
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