Deck safety: What you need to know
Blog – Deck safety: What you need to know Australians love the outdoors. And when it’s time to celebrate, what better way to entertain our guests than on our backyard verandah. During the holiday season, many are preoccupied with organising festivities concentrated on one focal night. But for most, giving thought to a deck’s safety is […]
Choosing an engineer: an important decision
Blog – Choosing an engineer: an important decision Choosing an engineer can be confusing. There are many engineering firms, all claiming to deliver the most cost effective, quality solutions. How to choose an engineer that suits your needs First, understand that not all engineering firms service the same clients. Therefore, some engineering firms will meet […]
Overcoming building & tree issues
Blog – Overcoming building & tree issues Trees can add value and beauty to their environment. But when they are in close proximity with a surrounding structure they can cause structural problems to your home and can even become the source of neighbourly disputes. We inspect many properties with trees that affect adjacent structures. We assess […]
Retrospective engineering. Is it worth it?
Blog – Retrospective engineering. Is it worth it? Some home owners wishing to make alterations or additions to their home avoid getting council approval. Many reason that because they must engage a range of professionals, it would be more cost effective to engage only a carpenter/builder to construct the works as they see fit. Once […]
Wall removal. Benefits, implications and what to expect.
Blog – Wall removal. Benefits, implications and what to expect. 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 and enable the use of space that is otherwise non-usable. Issues Vs. Cost Primary issue: Safety Secondary […]
Mandatory Inspections: Engineer or Council inspector?
Blog – 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.Minor changes Minor changes and can stem from a change of heart or not […]
Demystifying Development Approvals (DA’s)
Blog – Demystifying Development Approvals (DA’s). Great! You have envisioned an idea for your home and wish to put this plan to action. To start, you’ll need to prepare a Development Application (DA). What is a DA?A Development Application is a request to have your local council review and approve your plan to construct or renovate. It is […]
Variations in building: what to expect
Blog – 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. Minor changes Minor changes and can stem from a change of heart or […]
So you have your DA approval: what next?
Blog – So you have your DA approval: what next? Congratulations! You’ve received your DA approval! 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 […]
MJ Civil’s guide to choosing a building professional
Blog – MJ Civil’s guide to choosing a building professional 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 […]