The BILD Lab Podcast

<p>In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we take a detailed look at builder due diligence and the checks homeowners should carry out before entering into a building contract. We explain how to verify a builder’s...

<p>In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we explain what specifications are in a building contract and why they are just as important as the plans. </p><p>We break down how specifications record materials, fixtures...

<p>In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we take a detailed look at the different types of plans and drawings used in residential construction and explain how they are read and applied on site. </p><p>We walk through...

<p>In this episode, we break down how stage payments actually work in a Victorian domestic building contract and why they are one of the most important milestone points for homeowners during a build. </p><p>We explain...

<p>In this episode, we explain how preliminary agreements work in residential building projects and why they can create real legal and financial risks for homeowners if they are not structured correctly. </p><p>We...

<p>In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we take a detailed look at the handover process under a new home building contract, with specific reference to the HIA contract. </p><p>We explain how the process is triggered...

<p>In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we break down the five key elements every homeowner should understand in a building contract. </p><p>We cover timeframes and completion dates, contract formalities under the...

<p>In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we take a detailed look at roof tiling and how homeowners can identify common defects during the construction of their home. </p><p>Roof issues are often overlooked because...

<p>The concrete slab forms the structural base of a home, but most homeowners never see what goes into it before it’s poured. </p><p>In this episode, we explain slab on ground construction and why preparation is so...

<p>Painting is one of the most common causes of disagreement at handover. </p><p>In this episode, we explain how paint defects are assessed in Victorian homes, what a “normal viewing position” means, why builders often...

<p>When should a roof be checked during a Victorian home build, and what roof issues are actually a problem? In this episode, </p><p>We explain when roofs are installed, why some areas aren’t finished straight away, how...

<p>The fixing stage is a key milestone in a Victorian home build and is often misunderstood. </p><p>In this episode, we explain what the fixing stage means under a building contract, how it is defined in the Domestic...

<p>Domestic Building Insurance (“DBI”) is a mandatory insurance requirement for certain residential building projects in Victoria. </p><p>This episode explains what DBI is and when it is required what it actually covers...

<p>Many problems in residential building start before the contract is signed. </p><p>In this episode, we walk through builder due diligence from a Victorian homeowner’s perspective. We discuss the checks that actually...

<p>Many Victorian homeowners are told their home has reached practical completion and that the final payment is now due even though defects still exist. </p><p>This episode explains what practical completion actually...