It doesn’t matter whether you have a home constructed for yourself, manage a new residential building project, or even oversee a commercial construction. One thing is certain, the finished product needs to be to the highest possible standards.
This isn’t just so that it will pass all the relevant safety and certification tests or to ensure it will withstand the rigor of an independent building consultant Sydney. High-quality construction work means customers are getting value for money, and the business develops a solid reputation.
Unfortunately, despite the best intentions, it’s common to end up with low-quality construction work. Here are five possible causes of this:
Lack of communication
It’s estimated there will be approximately 178,000 homes built-in 2025. With this many properties under construction, mistakes will inevitably happen. These are usually a result of a lack of communication.
This can be through site managers forgetting to tell the contractors the latest developments or organizing the work in the right order. It leads to difficulties completing tasks and an increased likelihood of poor quality in the finished building.
Last-minute changes
Last-minute changes will compound the lack of communication. Again, these can cause the work to be completed incorrectly, making finishing to the standard desired almost impossible.
Alongside this, last-minute changes can affect the structural strength, which may not be taken into consideration by the designer or the builder. The result is a weakened, low-quality construction, even though it probably looks great.
Poor quality materials
Perhaps one of the most obvious reasons for low-quality construction is the quality of the materials used. The lower the quality of the materials, the more likely it is that the finished building will be of sub-standard quality.
That’s why it is important to be specific regarding the materials you want to be used. It’s also a good idea for someone to observe the build, ensuring the right materials are used.
Cutting corners
Alongside poor quality materials, some contractors or individual workers will cut corners. This may be to get the project done within budget or finish on time. Either way, the building will have an unnecessary weakness, even if it isn’t immediately apparent.
Unforeseen issues
Some acts are beyond the control of the builders, such as unexpected hurricanes and extreme weather conditions. These can weaken the unfinished structure even though the work has already been completed to a good standard.
It can be hard to assess this type of damage, you may not discover the issue until much later.
Final Thoughts
The best way to ensure high-quality construction is to have a site supervisor that ensures everything is done properly at every step of the journey.
It’s also good to get an independent property inspector involved after the build is finished. They will check the construction and advise if there are any issues, including low-quality construction.
If this is done straight away, you will have the opportunity to make the builders rectify the issue.