Protection of adjoining properties
When demolition is taking place, dust and debris can create a hazard on neighbouring properties. Learn more about the sorts of measures that are...
Stump removal and grubbing
If stumps, roots or other organic materials are left in the soil, they'll eventually disintegrate in the soil, possibly causing it to settle and...
Who can access building sites?
For safety reasons, regulations exist to restrict who’s allowed to access your home’s construction site. As the owner you are allowed, however only under...
Traffic management and access
For reasons of safety and convenience, it's important that vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and near construction sites is carefully managed using traffic management...
Storage for tools and materials
One of the biggest problems on construction sites is that expensive tools and materials often get stolen. Learn more about how expensive equipment is...
Construction waste management and disposal
Managing, disposing of or recycling construction waste is a concern on any construction site - and is set to become much more important as...
Sediment controls and erosion controls
Most construction sites are cleared before work starts. For this reason, erosion can be a big problem and sediment running off construction sites can...
Planning permits and consulting neighbours
Depending on your plans, you may need to consult neighbours before council approvals are granted for you to build your home. This will largely...
Temporary fencing or hoarding
Temporary fencing is normally erected around construction sites, both for security and safety reasons. Learn more about why fencing is necessary, what sort of...
Soil testing and geotechnical reports
Geotechnical engineering reports are required to determine how reactive the soil on a construction site is (i.e. how much it will move). This is...