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by Andrew Longa | Jun 21, 2016
Are you planning on adding a deck to your home? While they can be a great addition to your living space,when not engineered to Australian Standard,they can be fraught with danger.
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by Andrew Longa | Apr 11, 2016
Choosing which engineer to design your home can be a confusing decision for most. Understandably so, there are many engineering firms, all claiming to deliver the most cost effective, quality solutions. This blog explores how to best choose which engineering firm that suits your needs.
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by Andrew Longa | Aug 05, 2015
Trees can add value and beauty to the environment around your home. Unfortunately if they are close to your home, they can cause structural damage.
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by Andrew Longa | Jun 15, 2015
Have you ever considered bypassing council approval to do a renovation? We weigh up the advantages in doing so here.
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by Andrew Longa | Apr 21, 2015
Removing walls in your house or apartment can add space and a whole new open feel to your home. This can add value to your home, rejuvenate the look and feel of your home and enable the use of space that is otherwise non-usable. Are you ready to enjoy the benefits with wall removal in your home? Then read on...
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by Andrew Longa | Feb 02, 2015
During the construction process, you will need to nominate either your local council inspector or a private engineering consultant to undertake ongoing site inspections. We evaluate the benefits of using a Council Inspector Vs. Professional Engineer
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by Andrew Longa | Dec 01, 2014
Did you know there are different types of DA's? Councils are becoming increasingly vigilant in checking that approvals have been obtained. Let us explain the right one for your renovation.
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by Darnelle O’Brien | Dec 18, 2013
Variations in building: what to expect Despite every effort being made at the planning and design stage to ensure your documented design is exactly what you want; sometimes changes need to be made part way through the build process.
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by Darnelle O’Brien | Nov 25, 2013
What does my DA approval mean? This important milestone gives you permission to build - in principle. This means the council has simply OK’d the size and suitability of your proposal, with respect to local planning laws. The DA drawings do not tell the builder in any detail how the building is to be constructed: that comes next.
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by Darnelle O’Brien | Oct 21, 2013
At MJ Civil we understand that selecting suppliers is one of the biggest challenges of a new building project: we all know that the right or wrong people can make or break a project. But it can be a minefield understanding exactly what each building professional does and evaluating the best person for the job.
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by Darnelle O’Brien | Sep 16, 2013
When selecting a builder, most people think about price and availability. It’s also important however, to check their licensing and track record too. Thankfully there’s an easy way to do this.
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