Questions part 1
To following questions will be asked upon my interview with Russell Joseph
1. Russell what made you get involve with the owner builder industry
2. What are the major steps to owner building?
3. I know nothing about building, am I getting myself into something over my head?
4. Can my partner get involved with the management of the project?
5. What steps are needed to build a house within budget?
6. How do I know if I can save money by being an owner builder?
7. How big a home can I afford for my budget?
8. How do I calculate my site costs?
9. What finishes can I afford in my home?
10. How can I buy at builders rates?
11. Is it difficult to obtain finance for owner building?
12. How do I know if I am buying the right block of land that I can afford to build on?
13. What type of research is required to build a home?
14. What are concept drawings?
15. What’s the difference between Concept drawings, and architectural drawings?
16. At what stage should an architect produce completed drawings?
17. Can a Kit Home be customised to my own plan?
18. What exactly is “Lock Up Stage”?
19. What if I require special reports in order to get my plans approved through council?
20. Am I restricted as an owner builder with the number of homes I can build?
21. How often do I need to be on site during construction?
22. Is it necessary to be onsite when trades people are working?
23. How do I schedule the trades?
24. When dealing with trades people how do I ensure good workmanship
25. When should a trade’s person be paid for there work?
26. How do I know if the trades I select are of good character and offer quality workmanship?
27. Where can an owner builder go if faulty workmanship has taken place?
28. What if I am not satisfied with the quality of one of the trades?
29. How do I handle disputes on site if I have one?
30. As an owner builder, how do I take responsibility for all OH&S issues?
