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COURSE LENGTH
Reading time: 30mins (plus attachments)
COST  
$30 (inc. GST)

What you get

A. COURSE

Concise, easy to understand, written format full of explanatory images, diagrams and helpful links.

B. SUPPORTING ATTACHMENTS 

  • Construction Process Guide – Concrete Slab on Ground
  • Construction Process Guide – Timber Platform Floor

 

  • Variation List – Template: (Xcel spreadsheet) Keep track of variations and costs.
  • Defects Inspection – Checklist: How to undertake a Construction Defects Inspection.
  • Defects Record – Template:(Xcel spreadsheet) Organise defects into a clear and professional record.
  • Maintenance Guide: A handy four page document covering interior and exterior. Locally made, low toxic and environmentally responsible products.
AACA
Performance Criteria for Graduates

This course addresses the following Performance Criteria from the 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects:

PC54 Periodic Site Visits Understand the purpose of periodic site visits of construction works for quality assurance.
PC55 Record Keeping and Document Control Understand methodologies for record keeping, document control and revision status during the construction phase.
PC56 Identification of Defects Understand the purpose of identification of defects, rectifications and approval substitutions.
PC57 Contract Administration Understand the principles of contract administration, including certification, variations, instructions, requests for information and practical completion.
PC58 Understand the contract components – including all documents – and the process of executing a contract, as defined within the construction contract and in accordance with relevant building and planning codes.

Introduction

Demystify the construction process and build with confidence.

Most renovation headaches stem from a lack of practical, on-site experience. This course closes that gap, taking you ‘behind the scaffolding’ for a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire residential build.

Grounded in the direct “insider” knowledge of experienced builders and trades, you’ll learn the actual sequence of a project, the roles of the various consultants and contractors, and—crucially—your specific responsibilities to keep the job moving.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Contractual Clarity: Understand your critical obligations under a building contract
  • Effective Communication: Learn how to provide trades with the information they need to prevent delays.
  • Site Readiness: Gain the confidence to visit a site and engage with the team professionally.
  • Long-term Maintenance: Receive advice on effective, environmental products to maintain your home’s condition for the long term.

This course is designed for those who want to understand the reality of a construction site:

  • For Homeowners & Renovators: You will gain the vocabulary to speak with your builder as a peer, understand what you are paying for, and know exactly when your decisions are needed to avoid costly delays.
  • For Architecture Students: This course provides the practical “on-site” context. You will learn the sequencing of trades and the contractual realities that turn a set of documents into a physical structure.

COURSE CONTENT

  • 1. The Construction Sequence: A Step-by-Step Guide A guide to entire timber framed home construction process (slab and platform floor) in a handy reference table so you always know what’s coming next.
  • 2. Contract Administration: A deep dive into the most important contractual actions: Payments, Variations (changes), and the Handover.
  • 3. Construction Trades: Roles, Responsibilities & Timelines An insider’s look at who does what, and when, and the specific info they need from you to stay on schedule.
  • 4. Site Conduct: A Professional Induction How to check on your design’s progress safely and professionally without getting in the way.
  • 5. Get the Most out of the Team: Learn to resolve conflicts, boost morale, and get the best performance from your contractors.
  • 6. Built to Last: The Maintenance Guide: Protect your investment for the long term with a simple cleaning programme and recommendations for environmental cleaning products.
  • 7. Conclusion: Consolidating the key principles and wrapping up the entire Renovation Collaborative Programme.

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