In this video, we explain the primary building inspections on a typical new build and how the system in NZ works at the moment. If you like this content and want more please consider subscribing!
Ex builder/ inspectors really understand when you sometimes have to improvise to get the same result. (Still following the building code). It just helps with that practical knowledge.
Excellent information on how the processes of a build happens, to get code of compliance. We are starting a new build next year(march 2024)out in Taita(Wellington), my boss put his tender in, and got the job! so im stoked for him.... im stoked because i get to do a new build from excavation(boss buying a digger) no slab(ive done one new complete build before with slab), but this well be a piled duplex build, something im new too, so im looking forward to the new year already, and it aint even xmas! Great video, merry xmas, and bring on the new year!👍
I remember my first time in Construction. My boss said to be careful digging where the power cables where. I was digging up the ground with my spade and didn't know I hit the power cable. He inspected it and there was just a little tear in the outer side of the cable. He said if I had dug full strength I would have cut the power cable, and would have been liable for damage and costs up to thousands. I've never been scared on a construction site in all my life.
Great video, I'm doing a diploma in QS and CM so I can be an inspector with fuck all site exposure. My dad was a plumber though... Seriously these videos help a lot.
In Auckland, if a building inspector needs to come back and re-inspect something, it’s often a different inspector who commonly raises an issue around something his colleague previously inspected and passed. It should be mandatory that these guys a former builders.
I do agree with you, I prefer the inspector with practical knowledge rather than the guy who is good at academic bullshit . Some fresh inspector likes blabla the nonsense.
Depends how often you produce incorrect work to them. They can fail you for all kinds of reasons. Unprimed H3.1 timber cladding would fail. Bevelback cladding weathergrooves not lining up would fail. Incorrect screw patterns on a gib bracing element. There are many ways to fail, so it's important to learn about the key things.
Commonly failed inspection would be pre-line inspection due to framing timber having a too high moisture content. If you are only missing a couple items that need siting, they may pass you but request photos be sent through of the items once you have remedied them.
@@arangy1 off the top of my head I believe GIB requires 17% moisture content (could be wrong) however some inspectors can be generous enough to allow within 3%
