Is your new hand-over next February? Our build is running late as well. We're expecting something in February too, which is about 3.5-4 months overdue. …

Hello all. I have a update, or rather a non-update.
Despite running a couple of months behind schedule, we have had a grand total of two days work…

Glad you have had a great result with the build, and amazing pace as well. My site start was a month after yours but it appears handover will be…

Hi guys. We're about a week away from lock-up and about a month behind schedule. Haven't taken many photos lately as scaffolds are in the way. …

That's great news. You are almost there.
We've fallen behind with our build and have had numerous issues to deal with but it's good to hear your build…

Hi guys, it's taking a while but apparently we're about 2-3 weeks from lock-up.
Can I please check if you can still access the house/site during lock-up and if so, how…

Great to hear a positive PCI experience!

Thanks for letting us know about the sticker and manual. The sticker is probably obscured by the roof trusses. I'll make a trip into the roof cavity after…

Hi everyone. We just had our internal heating unit replaced (MX35i/SP535i) with the correct one, HX35i. Just to let you know, they appear similar and I can't…

Good to hear! And as I mentioned earlier, the difference between the MX35i and HX35i is the heating unit so if you have the correct heater installed, you're good…

The MX35 and HX35 units have refrigerative cooling and are upgrades from the standard evaporative cooling. From memory, it's 15-16k or thereabouts.

I can't see any labels on the internal units but there is a serial number for the cooling unit. I called Brivis to check the serial number and they…

Following Zarby's post, we checked with BC, who got in touch with Executive cooling (not their fault). The wrong unit was ordered. All I can say is…

Discovered a couple of mistakes this week.
Wrong heating/cooling unit was installed (MX35 instead of our requested HX35i upgrade). BC confirmed with Executive cooling and SS,…

Big savings from the blinds. Btw, your kitchen splashback tiling and cabinet selection look fantastic. Very classy colour scheme.

Good to hear minimal issues with your build. That is a good idea with the windows. I believe some people use temporary screens/shades (check page…

Is that your expected PCI date or are PD ahead of time? With regards to your pool, if you indicate to PD that you will have a future pool,…

I second this option, especially the mowing bit!
Maybe look around to see if anyone has gone with an enclosed alfresco (or other examples on google) and see…

Fixing stage done already? You'll be moving in soon!

Hello all. Bricking has started on house and I've updated the blog. Early days, and a long way to go before lock-up.
Great job on your blog, Chris and…

Hope your move is going well! The replacement is for the external unit? The internal cooling unit appears the same for both MX and HX models.

I just found this Brivis webpage on the HX and MX units and what they should look like. The internal units for both HX and MX units are…

What does your independent inspector say?
There is already a specific thread about this issue...
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Frame overhang of any more than 10mm is a compliance issue (as per…

Just wondering if anyone had frame overhanging slab and can clarify the following issues? We're getting mixed messages from SS and previous slab supervisor on slab issues, and not…

Hi good people. Frame stage was completed last Thursday and SPI conducted an inspection the following day. The blog has been updated. Have a great rest…

Enjoy your holidays! Looking forward to updates when you're back.

Thanks for the feedback guys. We have noggings for these pendant lights indicated in the electrical plan and sales quote but not stated in the contract. Are…

Hello there. Does anyone know how much weight a standard batten and nogging can hold for larger dining/void/lounge lights? We had requested for additional strengthening in the…

The required upgrades for our home (for 6 star compliance):
- wall insulation to R1.5 and antiglare foil
- ceiling insulation to reach R2.5
- double glazing to all windows throughout, including utility…

It's day 50 of our build and ground floor ceiling was installed today. We have our first meeting with the SS soon. Not sure if I should…