• Administer construction contract, including progress payments, variations to contract, rise and fall, selections and recommendations.
• Undertake site inspections and assess quality, materials and details of works in progress. Assess the general conformance of the construction works against the building contract documents.
• Provide supplementary details and instructions to builders.
• Review shop drawing submissions by the building contractor.
• Administer defects liability period and warranties. Issue defects lists prior to practical completion.
• Assess rectifications and issue notice of practical completion.
Frequently asked architecture questions
An architect registered under the ARBV will typically charge for services as a percentage of the cost of construction. Bq Architects also offers fixed pricing on jobs where budgets are certain and the scope of works is well defined. Charges are heavily dependent on the size of the project and the scope or services required.
BQ architects now conduct all business using the latest BIM software, meaning everything we draw on paper has already been built in 3d, ready for you to tour virtually. Our photo realistic artist impressions will show your dreams come to life and ensure a smooth design process with no ambiguities.
A planning permit is an approval from the relevant municipality that a particular proposal meets planning legislation and zoning requirements. It does not give permission for construction to commence. A building permit is required for any form of construction to take place. The town planning process assesses a proposal based on local and state planning policies whereas the building permit process assesses construction documentation based on building regulations and relevant construction codes.
In Victoria, planning permits are required for various types of works and are heavily dependent on the zoning of a particular property as well as the size and scope of a proposal. Our team of experts specializes in town planning legislation and will be able to advise on the best measures to take when developing a brief and whether any project will require planning approval from council.
In today’s market it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict fluctuations in pricing. Our tender and construction team are constantly working with a multitude of builders and contractors which will ensure we are always advising you on the most up-to-date pricing trends and estimates for your brief.