Frequently Asked Questions
BAL the of measuring a building’s potential exposure in the event of a bushfire, this includes 6 levels of severity, all with varying associated build costs.
There are still many administrative matters to cover off including building permits, developer/Council approval, asset protection, soil reports, engineering.
Yes, but only via a scheduled appointment with your Site Supervisor. Building sites can be potentially dangerous and this is covered in your HIA Contract and relevant OH&S regulations. Technically, you require a white card in order to enter a domestic building site but when accompanied by a NPR Building Concepts Supervisor this is acceptable and you are not putting yourself or family at risk.
What is covered
During the period of construction, NPR Building Concepts will put a public liability insurance policy in place for the construction site. This policy covers the Builder and Owner for liability for physical loss or damage to the building works we are undertaking, as well as the goods and building materials kept on your site as described in your Contract documents.
What is not covered
Whilst NPR Building Concepts is in charge of the construction site during the period of construction, our policies do not cover the Owner for any loss of their own personal property kept on the construction site during the period of construction. Owners personal items should be removed from the site prior to commencement of construction as any personal items left on site during construction are left at the Owners risk.
This information is outlined in the H.I.A. Plain English Contract which is a document you will sign at your Contract Appointment.
Once construction of your home is complete, we will organise the Building Surveyor to do a final inspection of the home and ensure it has been built to Australian standards and NCC, codes and regulations. The Building Surveyor will then provide NPR Building Concepts with a Certificate of Occupancy which states that the home is legally allowed to be lived in.
During your Handover appointment, you will meet with your Construction Supervisor on site at your new home. They will walk you through and show you where everything is, including how to use items like security systems, garage roller doors, the thermostat for any heating/cooling, etc.
Your Construction Supervisor will also provide you with the keys to your home your completion booklet prepared by NPR Building Concepts which will include all stamped copies of your plans, engineering, property information, certificates of compliance from all necessary trades people and your maintenance guide.
Variations are standard and common place within the building industry. A Building Variation is simply an amendment to the scope of works, in the form of an addition, deletion or correction to the original contract documentation. Once signed it becomes a formal part of the contract documentation.
NPR Building Concepts is up for any construction challenge, with over 26 years of experience in residential and commercial construction we are eager to design unique and extra-ordinary custom buildings tailored to clients needs.
Our services include 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Home, Demolition, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Foundation Construction, Home Additions, Home Renovating, Home Restoration, Home Theatre Design, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Renovating, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, New Home Construction, Project Management, Site Planning, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction and Home Extensions.
NPR Building Concepts employs all of our own carpenters and have an extensive list of preferred trades including: Draftsmen, Engineer Electricians, Plumbers, Painters, Plasterers, Concreters Brick Layers, Heating & Cooling, Termite Protection and many other trades that contract to us as required for each project.
The NPR team works together to deliver outstanding workmanship on each and every project.
NPR Building Concepts provides design, construction and renovation services across Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs primarily working in Croydon, Balwyn, Brighton, Clifton Hill, Prahran, Lyndhurst, Richmond, Warburton, Clayton, Box Hill.
NPR Building Concepts works closely with our clients to create unique and specialised homes meeting the goals, needs and expectations of our clients including working within your budget.
A detailed outline of expected costs will be provided in advance of any work commencing. This is reviewed if unexpected work arises that requires additional funding.
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