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Services

Independent Construction Advice

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Why developers choose Carrowkeel

As an independent consultant, I provide advice with no ties to a builder. I have over 30 years of hands on residential and commercial delivery experience, and a proven track record of solving construction problems, not just flagging them.

I’m proud of the strong relationships I’ve built with certifiers, authorities and consultant teams.

My real focus is on reducing risk, improving buildability and protecting your commercial position.

I have a very clear objective. A successful delivery through to Occupation Certificate and Building Bond release.

Meet Rob

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I work with the design team, certifier and authorities to coordinate Construction Certificate approvals, making sure documentation is complete, coordinated and ready for construction.
Includes:
•      Construction Certificate coordination
•      Design documentation reviews
•      Consultant coordination
•      Authority liaison
•      Buildability reviews
•      Construction sequencing advice
•      Procurement planning
•      Programme integration
Practical construction input during documentation, aimed at improving buildability and cutting unnecessary cost and programme risk before it locks in. My focus isn't redesigning your project. It's making sure it can be built efficiently, safely and commercially.
Typical reviews cover:
•      Construction methodology
•      Material selection
•      Construction sequencing
•      Temporary works considerations
•      Access and logistics
•      Crane strategy
•      Material handling
•      Prefabrication opportunities
•      Programme optimisation
Independent construction management advice throughout delivery, including:
•      Programme monitoring
•      Contractor coordination
•      Commercial advice
•      Progress reporting
•      Risk management
•      Consultant management
•      Authority coordination
•      Client representation
Managing and coordinating everything needed to reach Occupation Certificate with minimal delay and disruption.
Includes:
•      Consultant certification tracking
•      Authority approvals
•      Essential services coordination
•      Fire engineering close-out
•      Defects management strategy
•      Completion programming
•      Final inspections
•      Occupation Certificate coordination
Managing the completion phase right through to final project close-out.
Includes:
•      Defects inspections
•      Consultant inspections
•      Contractor coordination
•      Defects reporting
•      Rectification monitoring
•      Final completion certification
•      Practical Completion support
Ongoing support during the statutory defects liability period, so the developer's obligations are properly closed out.
Includes:
•      Building Bond inspections
•      Defect rectification coordination
•      Consultant reporting
•      NSW Building Commission requirements
•      Final Building Bond release
•      Contractor close-out
My involvement doesn't stop at Occupation Certificate. I stay on to make sure the project is genuinely finished and the developer's obligations are fulfilled.