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What You Need to Know About a Builders Licence QLD

The builder’s licence QLD is a mandatory requirement for people in the construction industry. It is issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). There are many different types of licenses available, each with varying requirements. It is important to select the right type of licence for your business, as each type offers different career opportunities.

The basic requirement for a builders licence QLD is having the appropriate qualifications and work experience. In addition, the applicant must also provide supporting documentation. The documents that are required vary from state to state, but most will include a reference letter, certificates of completion of your training and apprenticeship, the referee report form, and the Builders Licence Application Form. The experience that you need to have for a Builders licence also varies from state to state, but the minimum requirement is usually two years of paid work that is relevant to the scope of your licence class.

Once you have met the technical requirements, you need to submit your paperwork to the QBCC. The paperwork includes proof of the technical qualifications that you need, which can be achieved through a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment or by enrolling in a construction course with a registered training organisation. You also need to submit the documents of your work history and the financial information that is required for each licence type.

There are many benefits of having a builders licence. For starters, it demonstrates your professionalism in the construction industry and it shows that you have the skills to carry out the type of work that you’re licensed to do. In addition, it also opens up more job opportunities because you’ll be able to take on projects of a larger scale. Finally, it can help you get more clients and it can also make the process of applying for jobs much easier.

You may be able to apply for a builders licence as a sole trader, partnership, company or trust. However, it is advisable to consult with an expert to discuss the issues surrounding your choice of structure, such as asset protection, tax minimisation, small business CGT concessions and succession planning.

It’s also a good idea to secure public liability insurance in Queensland and tradie insurance* to protect your business while you’re working on a project. This way, if something goes wrong while you’re on the job, you can get back up and running without any dramas. So, don’t wait any longer – start your journey to your Builders Licence QLD today!

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Preston Building now holds a QLD Open Builders Licence

As a fully insured and licenced Gold Coast builder, Preston Building has added yet another feather in our cap — a QLD Open Builders Licence! With this in hand, we’re excited to keep moving forward in the QLD construction sector.

But what does obtaining a QLD Open Builders Licence mean for our clients?

The QLD Open Builders Licence is a gateway to new opportunities. It gives us the flexibility to undertake a wide range of building projects without the restrictions imposed by traditional licensing categories. This new certification allows Preston Building to tackle diverse projects in QLD, from multi-storey residential developments and commercial complexes to industrial facilities and institutional buildings, all under a single licence.

Here at Preston Building, we have a proven track record of successful projects that demonstrate our dedication to meeting the needs of our clients. With years of experience and a high-rise building license in NSW, we’ve delivered an array of multi-storey complexes that stand as a testament to our team’s skill and vision.

From sleek apartment towers to sophisticated commercial buildings, Preston Building’s portfolio demonstrates our ability to deliver exceptional results on every project. Our accolades from the Master Builders Australia, including prestigious awards for Medium Density Building and Building Apartment Development, cement our reputation as industry leaders and innovators.

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🏢 To Build or Not to Build: Do You Really Need a Builder's License in QLD? 🤔

🏗️ Curious if a builder's license is necessary in Queensland? 🤷‍♂️ Unlock the answer and explore the benefits and requirements of obtaining this license. This video holds the key to your construction aspirations! 💪🔑

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License2Build specialise in navigating the complex licence application process for builders and tradespeople nationally.

We specialise in helping you through the application process of obtaining a builder, company, or trade licence. Our team of 16 licensing experts are here to help you navigate the application process and will guide you through, step by step.

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Suppliers are invited to register their contact details to assist with the clean-up effort after the North Queensland floods.

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is keen to hear from licensed contractors, especially in the asbestos removal and electrical trades, to add their contact details to the North Queensland Supplier Flood Register.

“I would suggest you register ASAP as the insurance companies, project managers and householders will all be accessing this space,” QBCC said in a written statement.

Applicants will need to provide their company or contractor name, licence number, list of services and contact details. An additional form is also required for all services, including asbestos removal and electrical trades, among others.

Existing QBCC members will also be able to upload their details to the Find A Master Builder site. Simply add a listing and mark it as “live”.

“Licensed contractors can include their details in the register by clicking on ‘contractor registration’ [link] below and filling-in the required information,” the register website said. “Your application will then be assessed for possible inclusion in the register.”

The register will be made available online for homeowners, who are affected by the flood, to search for licensed contractors who can help do repairs and make homes safe, secure and habitable again.

“The North Qld Flood Register will let you search for licensed contractors who are available to help with repairs to make homes secure, safe and habitable. Simply click on the ‘Search the Register’ [link],” the register website said.

According to the Insurance Council of Australia, more than 10,000 insurance claims have been made in the Townsville area alone and a further 16,000 claims have separately been submitted for personal hardship assistance. Total damage caused by the floods is estimated to be worth more than $161 million.

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Insure me if you can

Insure me if you can!

Getting covered when it seems impossible

While owner builder insurance is becoming easier to obtain, there are still a number of stumbling blocks.

Alternative Building Materials

Houses built with rammed earth, straw bale, mud brick and other alternative materials, are becoming ever more popular. Nowadays not only do the majority of people know about these construction methods, but they could probably even tell you a few of the benefits; energy efficiency, cost advantage, noise reduction, durability, aesthetic appeal, lower environmental impact, etc.

And yet, for all of this, it is still difficult to get insurance for these projects. Why?

It really comes down to how well the insurer understands what you are actually going to be doing, and what risks are involved. In order for insurers to offer you cover they need to have a thorough understanding of the associated risks. If they don't, they generally will not offer you insurance. In some cases, if they understand the risks only moderately well they may offer you insurance but at uncompetitive prices, and often with some major exclusions to limit the cover afforded by the policy. The ideal situation is where they understand the risks well, in which case the insurer will offer you reasonable cover at reasonable rates. That's the theory, but how is it put into practice?

In recent years as the popularity of alternative building materials has increased dramatically, the demand has also significantly increased for insuring these projects. Insurers do tend to eventually respond to these levels of demand, and then react by seeking the degree of knowledge and understanding that will allow them to offer competitive products to meet the demands.

So what's the solution?

Ultimately the issue is supply and demand. The key is not to give up too quickly when one insurer says "no". If you are not asking for the insurance then the perception is that there is not much demand, and therefore the problem never gets resolved.

There are other organisations whose activities are also helping greatly to educate the insurers. All around Australia, companies are springing up who exclusively provide guidance, training and even direct assistance in using alternative building materials. With this kind of help, the risks associated with an alternative build can be reduced significantly.

There are benefits that come out of this in relation to insurance. For starters, if the owner builder is trained in the best methods to do the job, they are taking fewer risks. When insurers become aware that there is method and discipline involved in these projects their perception subsequently improves. The other long-term benefit is that a well-guided or well-trained owner builder ultimately has fewer insurance claims, and over time that brings prices of insurance down.

It's important to point out that while there are specific alternative building method trainers, there are also the general owner builder courses to consider. In some states like NSW, QLD, WA and ACT it is compulsory to do an owner builder course before becoming an owner builder. In the other states these course are however also available, with options both online and in person, so please do consider doing a short course, even if not absolutely required.

(note: The required owner builder courses cover regulatory information, as well as some basic project management, budgeting and scheduling information.)

So how's the availability situation now?

Sadly, availability for construction insurance is still very limited.

There are two major reasons why this may be the case. The first is that insurers, while having a good understanding of the static risks associated with the already constructed buildings, still do not fully understand the risks involved in the actual process of building them.

The second, and more likely, reason is that of potential variability. An example of this would be the availability of tradespersons in your local area who are qualified or experienced in handling these building materials, and the proper techniques for the application of them. The lower the availability of expert assistance, or even advice, the greater the inherent risk. As discussed above, this situation has improved in leaps and bounds in recent years. We are just waiting for the insurers' perception to catch up with the reality.

Whatever the reason, unfortunately most owner builder insurance schemes do still discriminate in one way or another against alternative construction types. But there are insurers willing to offer you good cover at a good price; it's just a matter of coming to the right supplier.

Commenced Projects

Owner builders who seek insurance after already having begun work on their projects are often surprised to find that it's difficult to get cover.

Here are the top four reasons given by owner builders as to why they wait this long before attempting to obtain insurance:

'We knew that we needed insurance but then we forgot! We got caught up in everything and it just slipped our minds.'

'I didn't think there was much risk on the site in the early stages so I waited until now to look into getting insurance.'

'I hadn't thought about it at all, but now our bank says they won't lend us the money to finish the project unless we have insurance.'

'I'm a builder or tradesman myself and I already have insurance for my business. I've only just found out that my business policy doesn't cover me for this project as it's not a business activity.'

The first reason listed above is the most common, and a perfectly understandable one. Unfortunately this explanation still doesn't help matters if an insurer has a policy of not providing insurance where the project has already started, as some insurers do.

It is common to think about construction insurance in the same way you think of regular house and contents cover, where your primary consideration is material loss or damage. On a construction site, material loss and damage is important but it is always the secondary consideration; the primary concern being public liability. From the very first day you do site preparation work you have a public liability exposure, which is an issue that requires your serious attention. In fact, your local authorities generally stipulate that you must have this insurance, however this is often in the fine print and they may not mention it verbally or follow you up on it. As an owner builder, you are officially in charge of the site for the duration of construction, and any damage to neighbouring properties, or even more importantly an injury to a third party, will almost certainly end up landing squarely in your lap in the form of a public liability claim.

Where the owner builder is also a building professional, a common assumption is that the business insurance will cover the project. While you are on the site as an owner builder, the activities you are undertaking have no link whatsoever to your business (ie not being done under your ABN). So any public liability claim made against you will be against you as the individual who holds the owner builder licence, and not against your business. As such your business insurance would not respond to this claim. Even if you formally invoiced yourself, you would only slightly decrease your exposure; you would effectively become two separate legal entities, the owner builder and the contractor, each performing different tasks and with different responsibilities. The majority of claims will be directed at the builder in charge of the site in any case, not the contractor. There's no substitute for the right advice and the right insurance.

So what can be done about it?

Until recently you would have been required to jump through all sorts of hoops in order to even get a quote on insurance mid-project. Current engineering and progress reports, formal written declarations, increased premiums, higher excesses, delays in placement of cover while all the above information was processed and given 'due consideration'... this is a rough idea of what you'd have been likely to face, assuming you were speaking to one of the insurers willing to look at it at all.

Some insurers will still decline to offer cover, or will require something similar to the above. But things have improved. Even if you are 90% of the way through the project you will now find at least a couple of insurers who are willing to offer cover.

So it's no big deal if I forget to get insurance, right?

Wrong. Don't let the fact that you will usually be able to get cover at any stage of the project make you become complacent. Firstly, when you do obtain insurance it will generally cost slightly more than if you'd had the policy right from the start (so you may as well have it from the start). More importantly if something does go wrong before you get the cover in place you WILL NOT be covered, even if you take out insurance immediately after.

Ideally, if you haven't started your project yet, get the insurance in place before you commence any work. If you have already started your project get the insurance in place as quickly as you can.

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What  does Insurable Interest mean? *

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Estimating  project cost *

Avoid common pitfalls and traps *

Public liability insurance *

Claim advice *

Abbreviations and acronyms for owner builders *

Comparing apples and oranges and grapefruit *

Selling an owner-built home *

Choose your builder carefully *

Fire doesn’t burn metal or does it? *

Medical expenses *

Protect yourself *

Build from Lock Up *

Research your path to success *

Rumours and Fallacies *

Things go wrong *

Green and environmental materials *

Insuring owner builders *

Can I put my insurance on hold *

How long can I insure? *

Why you need owner builder public liability *

Volunteers on Site *

Minimum insurance requirements *

Workers Compensation in NSW *

How do I make a claim *

How much insurance is enough *

What are existing structures *

Owner builder construction     insurance cover *

My tradesmen are fully insured, right? *

Getting Insured *

Home Warranty *

Injury Claims *

Renovators Insurance *

Insure me if you can *

Table of Contents

What does insurable interest mean?

Uberrima Fides

Estimating project cost

Avoid common pitfalls and traps

Public liability insurance

Claim advice

Abbreviations and acronyms for owner builders

Comparing apples and oranges and grapefruit

Selling an owner-built home

Choose your builder carefully

Fire doesn’t burn metal or does it

Medical Expenses

Protect yourself

Build from lock up

Research your path to success

Rumours and fallacies

Things go wrong

Green and environmental materials

Insuring owner builders

Can I put my insurance on hold?

How long can I insure?

Why you need owner builder public liability?

Volunteers on site

Minimum insurance requirements

Workers compensation in NSW

How do I make a claim?

How much insurance is enough?

What are existing structures?

Owner-builder construction insurance cover

My tradesmen are fully insured, right?

Getting insured

Home warranty

Injury claims

Renovators insurance

Insure me if you can

Construction Insurance

Construction Insurance Ontario

Insurance During Construction

Construction  Works and Public Liability Insurance

Construction Insurance Policy

Course of Construction Insurance

New Home Construction Insurance

Construction Business Insurance

Construction All Risk Insurance

Construction Risk Insurance

Building Construction Insurance

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance Australia

Insurance for Construction Workers

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance NSW

Construction Insurance Qld

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance New South Wales

Construction Liability Insurance

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance Victoria

House Construction Insurance

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What is Recognition of Prior Learning?

If you’ve done a lot of learning in your life that overlaps with the content of your course, you can get this recognised and reduce the amount of study you have to do here. This is called recognition of prior learning (RPL). Carpenter RPL allows you to transfer the knowledge, skills and experience that you have gained in your previous studies, work and/or life experiences into credits that you can apply towards a qualification.

Whether you’re a returning student or an international student, you can apply to have your qualifications recognised through our RPL process. You can do this during the usual application process for your postgraduate course, so make sure you have all your information together beforehand.

The RPL process involves assessing your existing skill, knowledge and experience to determine how they align with those required by a particular unit of competency or the full qualification. The assessment can be based on formal training or non-formal or informal sources of learning such as provider programmes, workshops, seminars, on-the-job training and life experience.

RPL can result in admission to a programme or course of study, the award of credit for specific units of study or exemptions from parts of a course. In addition, it can provide opportunities to enhance your employability, mobility and lifelong learning, and contribute to social inclusion.

To gain credit for your existing learning, you’ll need to compile a portfolio of evidence that clearly demonstrates how your existing learning meets the assessment requirements for your course. This will be assessed by an appointed assessor. The assessment will be based on a holistic approach and may include an interview.

APTC’s RPL policy is designed to ensure that the maximum number of credits you can earn through your prior learning is matched up with the modules you need to complete here in order to achieve a qualification. If you’re planning to apply for RPL, it is recommended that you do so at the start of your study or apprenticeship/traineeship and bring this with you to your Orientation Session together with any relevant evidence, e.g. your CV, copies of certificates and transcripts of past studies and qualifications and work experience.

Generally, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirement of 75% equivalency for your existing learning to be considered as meeting RPL criteria. This is a broad and flexible benchmark. Faculty may also assess your portfolio against a range of other criteria including pedagogical, academic, practical and professional considerations. In some instances, an evaluator may decide that the minimum 75% threshold is not appropriate for assessment of your prior learning and will require you to submit additional documentation. The details of these additional assessments will be agreed between you and the evaluator. The process will be explained in your PLAR assessment plan.

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Address: 33 Park St, Hidden, Ipswich QLD 4305 Australia

Phone: 07 3186 5610

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My Carports Brisbane Ipswitch is a prime quality carports and pergolas local building contractor in Brisbane. Our carports provide protection to your car, boat and other items while generating value to your premises. My Carports Brisbane Ipswitch offers tailored solutions to suit your budget, from single carport to double carport, Flat Roof to Dutch Gable carport, our company offer the entire spectrum to fulfill your precise design demands. We provide an optional range of specifications and material of fabrication best suited to Australian conditions.

Get In Touch With My Carports Brisbane on +61 7 3186 5610 to install your new carport, pergola, patio shelter, pool shade, or caravan port. Included in our service offering for the commercial market we offer residential vehicle parking bays and open market shades. Our team of seasoned builders and tradesmen are licenced to operate in Queensland which delivers you, our customer, confidence in choosing My Carports Brisbane. For stunning and high quality home and commercial extensions, contact us or simply complete our form and we will consult with you within 24 hours. Get in touch with us today for a free, no obligation quote. Do not hesitate to come see us at 33 Park St, Australia, Ipswich, Queensland 4305 in business hours (Mon to Fri 9am-5pm) or visit our website at https://mycarportsbrisbane.com.au/ipswich-queensland/

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Outdoor Blinds Brisbane

Business name: Outdoor Blinds Brisbane

https://brisbaneshadesails.com.au/ Owner: Frank Barfield Address: Unit 4 / 24 Rodwell Street Archerfield, QLD 4108 Phone number: 1300 781 798 Fax No.:07 3277 5424 Business Email: info@brisbaneshadesails.com.au ABN/ACN: 77 116 286 189 Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm Date Established: 19/09/2005 No. of Employees: 9 Servicing Area: North up to about Caboolture, South to about Jimbooma, West out to Ipswich Payment Methods: Visa,Mastercard, Direct Deposit, Cash Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlindsBrisbane

Established in April 2005, Brisbane Shade & Sails began as a small family business that has evolved into one of the leading suppliers of residential and commercial shade sails, shade structures, giant umbrellas, indoor & outdoor awnings, blinds and shutters in South East Qld.

We are a QBCC Licenced and Fully Insured company and all of our projects are completed by our own teams of fully trained installers, with “no subcontractors”.

As a preferred contractor to major Brisbane builders and the Qld State Government Building & Asset Services, Brisbane Shade & Sails has supplied shade & sails to the following Qld learning institutions:

Acacia Ridge State School Beaudesert State School Balmoral State School Cavendish Rd State High School Coomera TAFE Edmonton State School Flagstone State School Gaven State School Mansfield State School Mt St Michaels High School Our Lady of the Angels Primary School Sunset State School Mt Isa West End State School Serviceton State School St Pauls Lutheran Primary School Russell Island State School

Beachmere State School Buranda State School Cairns State School Crestmead State School Dutton Park State School Fairview Heights State School Forest Lake State School Kelvin Grove State School Mater Dei Primary School Nambour State School Rochedale State School Tin Can Bay State School University of Southern Qld Sherwood State School University of Qld St Peters Lutheran College

Toowong State School Woody Point Special School Somerville House Browns Plains State School Toowong State School Sunnybank Hills State School Islamic College of Brisbane TAFE – Loganlea Campus BoysTown Runcorn Heights State School West Moreton Anglican College Chapel Hill State School Caboolture State School Craigslea Primary School St Marks Catholic Primary School Queensland Academy For Creative Industries

We have also been successful in supplying and installing shades and sails to hundreds of Brisbane childcare and kindergarten facilities and in December 2016 we proudly notched up our 1400th residential installation. At Brisbane Shade & Sails, we pride ourselves on quality products made to last. Our shade sail manufacturers have years of experience to back up our work, with the ability to design and install a wide range of shade solutions for your home.We offer a complete service that includes free sail design and written quotations, CAD designed sails, installations completed to engineer’s specifications, council approval if required and a peace of mind written warranty. We also offer outdoor blinds and awnings and giant pool umbrellas, providing a complete range of outdoor shade solutions.We have guaranteed our place in this important sector of the Australian Shade Industry. We are among the market leaders in shade sail design and manufacturing not only in Qld but Australia wide, please engage with our design consultants and ask them to show you why our sails outlast and we are rated so highly. Ensuring the Durability of your BlindsTo keep your blinds in their prime condition, it is essential that you keep them clean. Don’t leave any foreign matter, like dirt or tree sap, in contact with the material of the blind for a long time. Clean them often with water and a soft cloth. Wipe gently using a water-based natural detergent diluted with warm water. A safe ratio to use is one part detergent mixed with ten parts of warm water. Avoid non-diluted detergents, as these may wear down the material. Never scrub your blinds too hard, since this may damage the surface. For tough stains, dilute one part of household detergent in 20 parts of water. After applying soap, rinse the material completely with fresh water and dry with a sponge or a lint-free cloth. Cleaning your outdoor blinds regularly will ensure that you get the most out of your purchase. You should never neglect your blinds, in order to avoid shortening its lifespan. With regular washing, you can enjoy years of protection from harsh weather without any trouble.

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Plantation Shutters Brisbane

Website: https://www.brisbaneshadesails.com.au/

Name: brisbaneshadesails

Phone Number: 1300 781 798

Email: info@brisbaneshadesails.com.au

Address: Shop 2, 46 Old Cleveland Rd, Stones Corner QLD 4120

Mon to Fri: 10 am - 4 pm. Sat and Sun: 10 am - 2 pm

Our latest range of Plantation Shutters are being used in the most innovative & elegant ways in Brisbane Homes and Inner City Luxury Brisbane Apartments.

Come to our brand new Brisbane Showroom and view our complete range of Plantation Shutters, in all the different fixing options we have available. We have the standard range of imported Polymer Shutters everyone supplies but we also have just sourced a Brand New Brisbane Innovation, Internal Plantation Shutters available as Bi Folds, Hinged or Sliding made from quality aluminium and finished with high gloss powder coat, built right here in Brisbane designed to outlast conventional Plantation Shutters by Years.

The best part is the fact that they are an improved copy of a very popular American idea, and now with a manufacturing facility in Brisbane lead times can expect to be cut in half so projects should now be finished in four weeks as opposed to eight weeks for Polymer Plantation Shutters which are all outsourced to China. They also provide outstanding quality though you must wait eight weeks for your products. Brisbane Shade & Sails hold a QBCC Builders Licence and every single installation of our Plantation Shutters is done by our very own “Old Fashioned” trade qualified Cabinetmaker with an eye for detail, a professional craftsman who will look after every aspect of your installation to bring you a millimeter precise finished product you will be truly proud of. He is the best in Brisbane and can complete those difficult Plantation Shutter installs the others won’t do or cannot do. If you want the real deal on Plantation Shutters in Brisbane invite us into your home for a quote, place your order, pop into our Brisbane Showroom and when you are truly happy with everything, let Mark, our cabinet maker, take complete charge for a drama free installation.

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Getting Insured

Getting Insured ... and getting it right

Owner building is a financially and mentally rewarding way to pass a year or so of your time. As long as you remember to think of yourself as a 'builder,' and to approach all matters involving your project with that particular mind-set, the risks can be managed in such a way as to allow you to also retain some peace of mind.

When insurance is needed

A builder, regardless of whether they are a registered builder or an owner builder, faces some very specific risks and responsibilities that need to be managed, and that means also having the right insurance.

If you're an owner builder you need owner builder insurance; there are really no exceptions to this rule. An owner builder license is issued to you so that you can assume the role of 'builder' for a construction project, and this requires that you insure responsibly. The obvious risks are those that result in your own material loss or damage, and these are purely a financial risk for you i.e. can you afford the loss? The bigger issue is that of Public Liability exposure. As a builder you will be held responsible for damage caused to anyone else's property and even more importantly, for any injury caused to a third party. Serious or even permanent injuries can occur on even the smallest projects, which is why your local authority may even insist that you show evidence that you've arranged owner builder insurance before commencing your project.

What if my local authority doesn't ask me to arrange insurance?

To become an owner builder you will need to do two things:

Get a building permit, issued by your local council, and

Get an owner builder licence.

Your local council will always advise that you must be insured properly, when they pay attention to the fact that you are also an owner builder. If you were engaging a registered builder instead, the builder would hold these insurances already, so your council would not need to advise you on this issue. For this reason, the matter is sometimes overlooked and you may not be told of this requirement. This does not remove the need however. Always be prepared and be insured. Remember, the smaller the project the smaller the cost of the insurance, so there is no reason to use the size of your project as a potential reason to put the thought aside.

When should you start getting advice?

In the earliest stages of preparing to be an owner builder you will find yourself looking into various expenses and getting quotations. You may even go through this activity before you decide if becoming an owner builder is right for you. Get some advice on insurance and a rough quotation at this stage. The quote will normally only be valid for 30 days but this is okay, as when you do need to arrange cover your advisor will already have all your details, and you can simply update the quote. This will save you time later and allow you to include the insurance cost into your budget.

What information will you need?

In order to get an initial quote there is actually very little information you will need. Many people delay getting a quote on the assumption that they will not yet have the information that will be required. Here's what information you will need to provide in order to get a basic quote:

Your name and email. This allows the quote to be stored and retrieved.

The postcode where the project site will be located.

The project value.*

* Remember that the insurance will be covering you for 'replacement’, so this dollar value is not what the project is expected to cost you but what it would cost the insurer to pay for the same project to be done again by a registered builder. Use a rough figure at this stage if you are unsure.

When to get a firm quote?

Once you are 30 days or less from expecting to commence work on your project, contact your insurance advisor again to update the quote. If you are confident with the advice you've received, you may also choose to arrange the insurance at this time and nominate a start date. Your insurance advisor can arrange the insurance ahead of time to commence at the date you specify. By this stage you may also need to provide the local council with evidence that you've arranged insurance, so requesting that cover be arranged now will allow you to provide this evidence.

When to start cover?

If you've not already requested the cover to be arranged at the quote stage, be absolutely certain to arrange cover prior to commencing work on the project. If you neglect to do so, the insurance will become more expensive, and you will be uninsured for any losses (injury liability in particular) between the time that you start works and the time that you then arrange the insurance.

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What  does Insurable Interest mean? *

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Estimating  project cost *

Avoid common pitfalls and traps *

Public liability insurance *

Claim advice *

Abbreviations and acronyms for owner builders *

Comparing apples and oranges and grapefruit *

Selling an owner-built home *

Choose your builder carefully *

Fire doesn’t burn metal or does it? *

Medical expenses *

Protect yourself *

Build from Lock Up *

Research your path to success *

Rumours and Fallacies *

Things go wrong *

Green and environmental materials *

Insuring owner builders *

Can I put my insurance on hold *

How long can I insure? *

Why you need owner builder public liability *

Volunteers on Site *

Minimum insurance requirements *

Workers Compensation in NSW *

How do I make a claim *

How much insurance is enough *

What are existing structures *

Owner builder construction     insurance cover *

My tradesmen are fully insured, right? *

Getting Insured *

Home Warranty *

Injury Claims *

Renovators Insurance *

Insure me if you can *

Table of Contents

What does insurable interest mean?

Uberrima Fides

Estimating project cost

Avoid common pitfalls and traps

Public liability insurance

Claim advice

Abbreviations and acronyms for owner builders

Comparing apples and oranges and grapefruit

Selling an owner-built home

Choose your builder carefully

Fire doesn’t burn metal or does it

Medical Expenses

Protect yourself

Build from lock up

Research your path to success

Rumours and fallacies

Things go wrong

Green and environmental materials

Insuring owner builders

Can I put my insurance on hold?

How long can I insure?

Why you need owner builder public liability?

Volunteers on site

Minimum insurance requirements

Workers compensation in NSW

How do I make a claim?

How much insurance is enough?

What are existing structures?

Owner-builder construction insurance cover

My tradesmen are fully insured, right?

Getting insured

Home warranty

Injury claims

Renovators insurance

Insure me if you can

Construction Insurance

Construction Insurance Ontario

Insurance During Construction

Construction  Works and Public Liability Insurance

Construction Insurance Policy

Course of Construction Insurance

New Home Construction Insurance

Construction Business Insurance

Construction All Risk Insurance

Construction Risk Insurance

Building Construction Insurance

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance Australia

Insurance for Construction Workers

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance NSW

Construction Insurance Qld

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance New South Wales

Construction Liability Insurance

Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance Victoria

House Construction Insurance

Owner Builder Insurance Cost

Owner Builder Insurance Cost Australia

Owner Builder Insurance Cost NSW

Owner Builder Insurance Cost Victoria

Owner Builder Insurance Cost New South Wales

How Much Does Owner Builder Insurance Cost

How Much Does Owner Builder Insurance Cost Australia

How Much Does Owner Builder Insurance Cost NSW

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QBCC suspends QNV Constructions (Qld)’s licence

QBCC suspends QNV Constructions (Qld)’s licence

25 January 2019

Helensvale builder QNV Constructions (Qld) has been suspended from the industry by the State’s building regulator for failing to meet financial requirements.

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has suspended the company’s building licence, after it failed to comply with the financial requirements, including not paying monies owed to subcontractors…

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About what to look for Building a Granny flat in QLD

Building a Granny flat in QLD is reasonable easy if you are using a transportable home or pop up home to do so. There are a great range of Granny flats for sale in QLD; you can by them in Kit form, modular form, or as a pop-up home. All the above are class1a Dwellings and will require specific certification to be classed as a class 1a Dwelling. Please never assume that just because you have seen a Granny flat or Transportable home for sale in QLD that it will pass council requirements or meet Australian standards. Here at Pop up homes we have heard some very distressing stories of people spending their live savings to end up in a situation of not being able to live in the home they have purchased because they were unaware of what to look for. When looking for Transportable homes or Granny flats for sale in QLD it’s important to ask a few specific questions.

I will give you some questions to ask and the answers you will require when looking for a Granny flat or Transportable home for sale in QLD as every state is different and requires different certificates:

Q: What is the ceiling height of the home?

A: The home must be at least 2.4m high or if it has a sloping ceiling it must be that 60% of the ceiling must be at least 2.4m high in all habitable areas. Eg the bedroom, lounge room.

Q: Are the smoke detectors in all rooms including every bedroom looped and hard wired?

A: Yes, they must be in every bedroom and all living areas. And they must come with a form 16 Installation Certificate

Q: Do they come with an Australian engineer’s design certificate and form 15 and is this site specific?

A: Yes, They must be a registered Engineer in QLD,  and have your site address on it and come with a form 15 design certificate.

Q: Have all wet areas been waterproofed? And do you have a form 16 for the installation of the waterproofing?

A: Yes. And you will require a site-specific form 15 for the water proofing by a licenced builder or water proofer.

Q: Do the windows come with a form 16 Installation Certificate and form 15 Design Certificate is the glass Australian certified?

A: Yes you will need both to be site specific and the glass to have as Australian Certification Stamp.

Q: What is the energy rating for the home?

A: It will need to be at least 6 for QLD.

Q: What is the wind rating on the home?

A: If you are in a cyclone region make sure they are covered for that region.

Q: What plumbing is in the home? Are the waste pipes DWV (Drain waste and Vent) and is everything watermarked?

A: The only waste pipes allowed in QLD are DWV waste pipes, you cant use PVC for drainage, All tap ware, spouts and showers must be watermarked, All glass in the shower cubicles must be stamped with Australian certification and the glass must come with a form 15

When looking for a Granny flat for sale or Transportable home for sale in QLD never assume always do your homework.