Incorrect Walk In Linen Access Location

Driving to work this morning I realised that the access door position to the WIL is in the incorrect position.  The doorway needs to be on the far left as per plans (currently on far right) or access will be hindered due to washing machine space. I have emailed SS with photo this afternoon but am yet to hear back. Looks like a relatively simple fix but I am glad I picked it up early.

Site looks like it was cleaned up with a bobcat today,  exervated rock was moved to outside of site area and crushed rock has been spread at base of house to assist bricklayers. 

Guttering Installed

Guttering has now been installed. All frame looks to be competed apart from front and rear garage wall.

No other materials are on site so I am excecting a lull for a few days.

Windows Installed

Windows and entry door frame installed yesturday. Guttering also delivered to site.

Frame Erection Day 2

Frame now looks mostly complete apart from some bracing. Aircon contractor meeting with me at site later this week to discuss internal ceiling mounted unit location. 

Happy with progress.

Begining Of Frame Erection

Frame erection begun today,  19 days after slab pour. I was suprised as we had some very heavy rain and thunderstorms , but at least 70% of the frame has been stood up. Garage is still on ground.

Rooms feel very spacious and no surprises as far as layout. Hallway as pictured gives a good indication of the length of the house design.

My only concern is the amount of steel in the roof. We have engaged an external contractor to install a Ducted RC aircon which requires a large unit in the ceiling. It will be challenging for the unit to be installed without effecting the structural integrity.

I wouldn't be surprised if frame is completed tomorrow.

Update

Frame is still to be erected. No frame work begun until yesterday, when the frame seems to have been moved into position. I am not overly concerned about this as the more time the slab has to cure the better (currently at 16 days). I expect frame to be erected next week.

Windows have been delivered to site. We have had some heavy rain the past week and I am concerned about the MDF borders swelling due to this as they are exposed. Will be watching this closely.

Powercor have completed their connection meaning we now have a live switchboard with temp power.

Frame Delivery

Frame delivered today. JG King uses a steel frame design as oppose to timber. Although it wasn't a deal breaker when selecting a builder, I personally prefur the steel frame as I have good experence working with it in a commercial environment.

Bluescope steel branded,  frame seems good quality. Walls are assembled and ready to stand as along with the roof.  Sharp edges all around, gloves would have to be used when erecting.

SS expects frame to begin erection this week.

Leveling Of Access Driveway

Met a local Bobcat operator at site this morning who I required to spread/level the crushed rock driveway more evenly. Great result.

Charge was $80ph with a minimum of 4 hours, costing $320.

This brings the total cost for the access driveway to $1620

Access Driveway Rock

I calculated we required about 40sqm of cubic crushed rock to make an access track to the house location as requested by the builder.  Frame is arriving monday so only had 5 days to get it done.

The track will eventually be the base for a permanent driveway after the house is built. I decided on 40mm crushed rock (over the standard 20mm) as it is better suited to heavy vehicles. 

I suggest anyone purchasing rock or soil in this quantity try organise a truck owner/driver to source directly from a quarry, it halved our cost compared to a local sand and soil buisness.

An old friend owns a Truck and Trailer and I was able to track him down. Was a paid job, but I knew he was reliable and had an account at a few quarrys. He also was able to put chains on this truck and trailer to slowly spread the rock instead of just dropping it in a pile. This will help alot with spreading the rock evenly.

I have a bobcat and operator arriving Sunday morning to do this.

Total cost of the rock was $1000 (53 tones, approx 38m). This took up 2 full truck and trailer loads, delivered in 2 consecutive nights. $300 cash to my old friend for the delivery was money very well spent.

Slab Pour

Slab poured on Wednesday as promised. Footings at alfresco and entry; I assume top of these areas will be done at later stage. House size now seems to look alot larger. SS has promised frame delivered Monday and erection started by end of next week. Things are moving very quickly.

Slab Ready For Pour & Inspections

Today slab Waffle Pods and formwork were competed.

This was also the day for the first inspection by our independent building inspector.  All seemed well. Upon leaving JG Kings inspector turned up. Was great to be able to meet both.  All good for pour tomorrow.

Rock was also measured on site today with 15 metres for electrical and 96 for  plumbing. That brings a total of 191 metres. Little less than what was expected although still very pricey!

Site Update

No more work has been done at site the past 4 days. I recieved a call from the SS on Friday suggesting I need to lay crushed rock from the front of the block to the house site (50m). Am trying to organize this week as I do not want site access hindered if heavy rain falls. Calculations work out to approx 30m/40m of crushed rock will be required along with bobcat hire.

SS also mentioned he will be measuring rock with the plumbers tomorrow. I am expecting 150sqm, but hoping SS can cut a bit of a deal.

Slab will be poured Wednesday 4/2 and inspected by our personal building inspector a day before. The frame will be delivered 9/2.