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2025-08-09 11:22:39
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We compared over 8 providers and hopefully chose the right one. From pure general contractor to civil engineers, to “we do all trades ourselves,” from extremely cheap to very expensive, everything was there. At least that gives you an overview. There were indeed big differences in communication and motivation. But yes, another topic.From my point of view, active thinking along, good communication skills, and the ability to make and take responsibility for decisions even under relative uncertainty are at least equally important.
For us, one criterion in selecting our construction partners was the sincere enthusiasm they had for us and our project. They also absolutely wanted it to succeed. Of course, it helped that our construction project was not standard, but as a client, you can also create an atmosphere of shared commitment.
Here are 3 impulses from the trick box: 1. Don’t be stingy. Pay attention to who offers you something you can’t buy: passion for their job. 2. Don’t be selfish. The construction succeeds best when everyone enjoys it. Selfish people don’t have partners, but opponents. That costs nerves and quality. 3. Win over the people implementing on the construction site for yourself and your cause. If your goal is that your project is the favorite construction site for the craftsmen, you will very unlikely have quality problems, but will laugh a lot and occasionally experience a nice surprise.
I think we will do something similar and discuss the plans with the building code office. Then you already get a first assessment of which procedure might be appropriate from their point of view.Hi,
you still have a little misunderstanding:
The general contractor (GU) does not bear responsibility, the client does. You/you all are responsible for everything that happens on your property. If the house ends up too close to the neighbor, that is your problem, not the GU’s. (If you approved the plans like that…)
Nevertheless, we built without an “official” building permit, the GU looked the other way, and we also discussed the plans with the building authority. It’s not that difficult for a normal house.
Many greetings, Andreas
Well, I wouldn’t call it full-blooded certainty now. It’s more about setback areas, heights, site coverage ratio, etc., and also requirements from the development plan, like cistern, terracing, enclosures, etc. I am gathering a few elevations.Exactly, “teach them the longing for the great, wide sea.”
The usual gentlemen’s set: floor plans, section(s), elevations. Precisely that from which you take the full-blooded certainty that you consistently comply with the framework of the development plan. From a SH3D floor plan to copy by the draftsman, it couldn’t be derived after all, but only at least from a preliminary building inquiry plan.
3m longer is quite a statement. It should have been clear from the start that this causes trouble?To my knowledge, the architect is liable for the first 5 years.
There is a case in Verden where the house is 3m longer than the development plan allows, and this was only noticed now after 8 years. The city wants demolition. The architect’s liability ended after 5 years and is no longer enforceable by the client.
That would be our plan too. The complaining in the new development area is huge… Although we are currently probably between 6-12 months waiting for approval.So almost 2.5 months longer to wait before you are allowed to build. That is a lot of time – especially if you build somewhere where the time gain is significantly greater. I would prefer to start in September and have the shell construction done by winter rather than start building only in winter.