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365 problem guidesDevelopment, insurance, consent, procurement and constructionLast reviewed 11 August 2026

Development problems

Planning, title, services, feasibility, finance and delivery risks.

Construction problems

Site, quality, safety, programme, inspection and defects issues.

Insurance controls

Placement, evidence, exclusions, expiry and project-change checks.

365 results

No contract works insurance in place

Project control problem

A certificate alone does not prove a future loss is covered, and changed works/value/programme can create uninsured exposure. For no contract works insurance in place, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InsuranceBefore works

Insurance certificate expired

Project control problem

A certificate alone does not prove a future loss is covered, and changed works/value/programme can create uninsured exposure. For insurance certificate expired, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InsurancePre-construction and construction

Subcontractor has no public liability insurance

Project control problem

A certificate alone does not prove a future loss is covered, and changed works/value/programme can create uninsured exposure. For subcontractor has no public liability insurance, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InsuranceProcurement and site start

Consultant has no professional indemnity insurance

Project control problem

A certificate alone does not prove a future loss is covered, and changed works/value/programme can create uninsured exposure. For consultant has no professional indemnity insurance, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InsuranceConsultant engagement

Insurance exclusions do not match the project risk

Project control problem

A certificate alone does not prove a future loss is covered, and changed works/value/programme can create uninsured exposure. For insurance exclusions do not match the project risk, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InsuranceInsurance placement

Project value or programme changed after insurance was bound

Project control problem

A certificate alone does not prove a future loss is covered, and changed works/value/programme can create uninsured exposure. For project value or programme changed after insurance was bound, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InsuranceConstruction

Site started before consent conditions were checked

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For site started before consent conditions were checked, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ConsentSite establishment

Resource consent conditions cost more than expected

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For resource consent conditions cost more than expected, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ConsentConsent and feasibility

Building consent RFI response is overdue

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For building consent rfi response is overdue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ConsentBuilding consent

Consent evidence is missing before a hold point

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For consent evidence is missing before a hold point, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ConsentConstruction inspections

Contractor quote is over budget

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For contractor quote is over budget, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTender evaluation

Required quote is missing

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For required quote is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementProcurement

Important quote exclusions were discovered

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For important quote exclusions were discovered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTender evaluation and award

Subcontractor delay affects the critical path

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For subcontractor delay affects the critical path, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialConstruction

Variation work started before approval

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For variation work started before approval, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialConstruction

CCC close-out evidence is incomplete

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For ccc close-out evidence is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Close-outCCC application

Defect responsibility is disputed

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For defect responsibility is disputed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Close-outDefects and handover

Warranty claim information is incomplete

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For warranty claim information is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Close-outPost-handover

Important decision buried in chat

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For important decision buried in chat, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Chat instruction never formalised

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For chat instruction never formalised, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Different WhatsApp groups contain conflicting instructions

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For different whatsapp groups contain conflicting instructions, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Question has gone unanswered

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For question has gone unanswered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Person promises action but does not follow through

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For person promises action but does not follow through, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Voice note is unclear

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For voice note is unclear, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Photo does not prove claimed progress

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For photo does not prove claimed progress, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Photos arrived after work was covered

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For photos arrived after work was covered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

No wide-context photo was provided

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For no wide-context photo was provided, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Photo cannot identify the unit or location

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For photo cannot identify the unit or location, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Video does not show the required detail

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For video does not show the required detail, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Wrong or old site photo was uploaded

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For wrong or old site photo was uploaded, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Wrong project group was used

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For wrong project group was used, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Old drawing was sent through WhatsApp

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For old drawing was sent through whatsapp, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Superseded drawing screenshot is being used

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For superseded drawing screenshot is being used, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Media is missing from the chat export

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For media is missing from the chat export, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Chat export is incomplete

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For chat export is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Duplicate WhatsApp import

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For duplicate whatsapp import, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Edited or deleted message affects the record

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For edited or deleted message affects the record, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Participant leaves the project group

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For participant leaves the project group, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

New contractor lacks project context

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For new contractor lacks project context, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Cost discussed in chat is missing from the budget

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For cost discussed in chat is missing from the budget, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Extra work requested without a variation

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For extra work requested without a variation, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Approval given by a person with unclear authority

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For approval given by a person with unclear authority, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Inspection reported as passed without an official record

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For inspection reported as passed without an official record, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Completion claimed with insufficient evidence

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For completion claimed with insufficient evidence, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

PM cannot confidently confirm work remotely

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For pm cannot confidently confirm work remotely, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Site representative stops responding

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For site representative stops responding, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Too many unanswered project items

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For too many unanswered project items, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Important instruction was only verbal

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For important instruction was only verbal, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Conflicting project dates

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For conflicting project dates, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Conflicting quote amounts

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For conflicting quote amounts, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Local extraction confidence is too low

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For local extraction confidence is too low, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Wrong task was extracted from chat

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For wrong task was extracted from chat, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Privacy-sensitive content was imported

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For privacy-sensitive content was imported, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

WhatsApp import fails

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For whatsapp import fails, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Large chat import fails

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For large chat import fails, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Media analysis is unavailable

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For media analysis is unavailable, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Title issue

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For title issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Easement conflicts with development

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For easement conflicts with development, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Covenant restriction

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For covenant restriction, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Consent notice affects the proposal

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For consent notice affects the proposal, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Cross-lease restrictions

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For cross-lease restrictions, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Unit-title issue

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For unit-title issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Boundary discrepancy

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For boundary discrepancy, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Access right is unclear

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For access right is unclear, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Unregistered interest discovered

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For unregistered interest discovered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Legal description mismatch

Project control problem

A title or property-right constraint can remove buildable area, access, servicing rights or the legal ability to deliver the proposed tenure. For legal description mismatch, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Property / titleAcquisition and due diligence

Zoning misunderstood

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For zoning misunderstood, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Overlay missed

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For overlay missed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Precinct missed

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For precinct missed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Height in relation to boundary issue

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For height in relation to boundary issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Yard infringement

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For yard infringement, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Outlook-space issue

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For outlook-space issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Outdoor-living-space issue

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For outdoor-living-space issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Landscape-area shortfall

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For landscape-area shortfall, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Building-coverage exceedance

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For building-coverage exceedance, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Impervious-area exceedance

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For impervious-area exceedance, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Access or parking issue

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For access or parking issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Notification risk

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For notification risk, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Affected-party approval risk

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For affected-party approval risk, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Resource consent condition is unexpectedly expensive

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For resource consent condition is unexpectedly expensive, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Resource consent lapse risk

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For resource consent lapse risk, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Resource consent RFI delay

Project control problem

Planning controls can change yield, building position, privacy response, notification risk, specialist reports and consent cost. For resource consent rfi delay, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

PlanningPlanning review and resource consent

Development yield drops

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For development yield drops, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Construction price increases

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For construction price increases, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Civil allowance is too low

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For civil allowance is too low, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Finance cost increases

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For finance cost increases, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Sales values fall

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For sales values fall, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Programme lengthens

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For programme lengthens, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Development contributions are higher than allowed

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For development contributions are higher than allowed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

GST assumption is wrong

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For gst assumption is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Land price is too high

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For land price is too high, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Contingency is consumed

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For contingency is consumed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Development margin disappears

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For development margin disappears, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Valuation is too low

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For valuation is too low, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Lender changes requirements

Project control problem

A stale assumption can conceal a loss of margin, cash shortfall, funding breach or a land price the project cannot support. For lender changes requirements, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FeasibilityFeasibility and finance

Wastewater connection is unavailable

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For wastewater connection is unavailable, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Insufficient wastewater capacity

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For insufficient wastewater capacity, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Stormwater connection is unavailable

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For stormwater connection is unavailable, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Overland flow path conflict

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For overland flow path conflict, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Watercare asset is under the proposed building

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For watercare asset is under the proposed building, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Works Over approval is required

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For works over approval is required, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Water connection issue

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For water connection issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Electricity network upgrade is required

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For electricity network upgrade is required, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Telecommunications relocation is required

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For telecommunications relocation is required, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Public drainage issue

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For public drainage issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

CCTV drainage survey failure

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For cctv drainage survey failure, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Underground service clash

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For underground service clash, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Unknown utility discovered

Project control problem

A capacity, asset, level or approval constraint can force redesign, easements, public works, pumps, protection works or substantial civil cost. For unknown utility discovered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

InfrastructureDue diligence, civil design and connections

Soft ground

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For soft ground, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Unsuitable fill

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For unsuitable fill, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Groundwater encountered

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For groundwater encountered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Excavation collapse

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For excavation collapse, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Contaminated soil

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For contaminated soil, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Excessive spoil

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For excessive spoil, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Spoil disposal cost increase

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For spoil disposal cost increase, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Earthworks levels are wrong

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For earthworks levels are wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Over-excavation

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For over-excavation, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Compaction failure

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For compaction failure, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Weather damages earthworks

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For weather damages earthworks, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Sediment control failure

Project control problem

Ground and water conditions can affect stability, bearing, neighbouring property, sediment discharge, disposal classification and foundation design. For sediment control failure, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EarthworksEarthworks and excavation

Foundation set-out is wrong

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For foundation set-out is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Bearing is unsuitable

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For bearing is unsuitable, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Footing is the wrong size

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For footing is the wrong size, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Reinforcing is incorrect

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For reinforcing is incorrect, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Insufficient reinforcing cover

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For insufficient reinforcing cover, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Starter bars are missing

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For starter bars are missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Hold-down is missing

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For hold-down is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Foundation penetration is wrong

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For foundation penetration is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Damp-proof membrane is damaged

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For damp-proof membrane is damaged, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Foundation inspection was not booked

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For foundation inspection was not booked, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Pre-pour inspection failed

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For pre-pour inspection failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Wrong concrete was ordered

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For wrong concrete was ordered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Concrete delivery is delayed

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For concrete delivery is delayed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Concrete curing is poor

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For concrete curing is poor, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Concrete honeycombing

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For concrete honeycombing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Concrete cracking

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For concrete cracking, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Concrete pour records are missing

Project control problem

A concealed foundation defect can affect structural load paths, durability, moisture protection, service coordination and consent close-out. For concrete pour records are missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FoundationsSet-out, foundations and concrete

Frame dimensions are wrong

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For frame dimensions are wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Frame is out of plumb

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For frame is out of plumb, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Bottom plate issue

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For bottom plate issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Lintel is incorrect

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For lintel is incorrect, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Bracing is missing

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For bracing is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Framing fixing is wrong

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For framing fixing is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Structural connection is missing

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For structural connection is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Frame moisture is too high

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For frame moisture is too high, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Truss was altered without approval

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For truss was altered without approval, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Beam conflicts with the design

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For beam conflicts with the design, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Services were drilled through structure

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For services were drilled through structure, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Framing inspection failed

Project control problem

Framing defects can interrupt load paths, bracing, opening sizes, lining support, weathertightness interfaces and later inspections. For framing inspection failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FramingWall and roof framing

Wall underlay is damaged

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For wall underlay is damaged, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Cavity is blocked

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For cavity is blocked, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Cavity closure is missing

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For cavity closure is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Cladding clearance is insufficient

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For cladding clearance is insufficient, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Cladding fixing is incorrect

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For cladding fixing is incorrect, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Flashing error

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For flashing error, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Window opening is wrong

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For window opening is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Window installation error

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For window installation error, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Sealant problem

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For sealant problem, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Deck-to-wall junction problem

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For deck-to-wall junction problem, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Roof-to-wall junction problem

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For roof-to-wall junction problem, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Building-envelope penetration leaks

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For building-envelope penetration leaks, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Roofing leak

Project control problem

Water-management layers rely on continuous, correctly sequenced interfaces; a small concealed break can cause widespread moisture damage. For roofing leak, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

EnvelopeRoofing, underlay, openings and cladding

Plumbing clash

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For plumbing clash, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Drainage fall is incorrect

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For drainage fall is incorrect, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Drain is blocked

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For drain is blocked, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Pressure test failed

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For pressure test failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Electrical work is incomplete

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For electrical work is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Electrical certificate is missing

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For electrical certificate is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Gas installation issue

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For gas installation issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Ventilation is incomplete

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For ventilation is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

HVAC delivery is delayed

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For hvac delivery is delayed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Service penetration is not sealed

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For service penetration is not sealed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Services were covered before evidence was captured

Project control problem

Uncoordinated services can damage structure, prevent testing, create leakage/fire risk and become inaccessible after lining. For services were covered before evidence was captured, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ServicesFirst fix, testing and certification

Framing is wet at pre-line

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For framing is wet at pre-line, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Insulation is missing

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For insulation is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Insulation is compressed

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For insulation is compressed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Bracing is incomplete at pre-line

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For bracing is incomplete at pre-line, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Services are incomplete at pre-line

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For services are incomplete at pre-line, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Pre-line inspection failed

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For pre-line inspection failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Work was covered too early

Project control problem

Lining removes access to framing, bracing, insulation, services and penetrations, making later proof and correction difficult and costly. For work was covered too early, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Pre-line / insulationPre-line and insulation

Waterproofing substrate is unsuitable

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For waterproofing substrate is unsuitable, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Wet-area falls are poor

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For wet-area falls are poor, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Waterproofing upstand is incomplete

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For waterproofing upstand is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Waterproofing penetration detail is wrong

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For waterproofing penetration detail is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Membrane is damaged

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For membrane is damaged, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Waterproofing inspection was missed

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For waterproofing inspection was missed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Tiling starts before waterproofing release

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For tiling starts before waterproofing release, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Waterproofing leak or failure

Project control problem

Wet-area membranes are concealed systems; incorrect preparation or damage can cause leakage, decay and expensive completed-finish removal. For waterproofing leak or failure, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

WaterproofingWet-area waterproofing

Tiling defect

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For tiling defect, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Wrong paint system

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For wrong paint system, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Flooring is damaged

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For flooring is damaged, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Joinery is the wrong size

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For joinery is the wrong size, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Kitchen does not match approved selections

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For kitchen does not match approved selections, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Client selection is late

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For client selection is late, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Appliance is missing

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For appliance is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Product is damaged

Project control problem

Finish defects affect client acceptance and can trigger reordering, rework, damage to adjacent work and handover delay. For product is damaged, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

FinishesInterior finishes and fit-out

Driveway gradient is unacceptable

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For driveway gradient is unacceptable, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Vehicle crossing issue

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For vehicle crossing issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

External drainage falls are wrong

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For external drainage falls are wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Retaining work is defective

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For retaining work is defective, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Fence is on the wrong boundary

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For fence is on the wrong boundary, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Landscaping is incomplete

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For landscaping is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Surface ponding

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For surface ponding, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Exterior ground level or clearance is wrong

Project control problem

External interfaces control access, drainage, moisture clearances, retaining stability, neighbour relationships and final authority sign-off. For exterior ground level or clearance is wrong, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

External worksExternal works, civil and landscaping

Required inspection was missed

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For required inspection was missed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Council inspection failed

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For council inspection failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Reinspection is delayed

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For reinspection is delayed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Notice to Fix was issued

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For notice to fix was issued, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Minor variation is required

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For minor variation is required, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Building consent amendment is required

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For building consent amendment is required, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Consent documents conflict

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For consent documents conflict, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Producer statement is missing

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For producer statement is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Record of Work is missing

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For record of work is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Trade certificate is missing

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For trade certificate is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

CCC request is incomplete

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For ccc request is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Code Compliance Certificate is delayed

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For code compliance certificate is delayed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

Watercare close-out is missing

Project control problem

Missing formal authority evidence can require reinspection, exposure of covered work, amendment, Notice to Fix response or delayed CCC. For watercare close-out is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Consent / inspectionsConsent administration, inspections and CCC

RFQ is incomplete

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For rfq is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Important quote exclusions

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For important quote exclusions, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Quote comparison is unfair

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For quote comparison is unfair, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Supplier does not respond

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For supplier does not respond, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Long-lead item is late

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For long-lead item is late, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Quoted price expires

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For quoted price expires, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Required item was not ordered

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For required item was not ordered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Wrong product was ordered

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For wrong product was ordered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Supplier insolvency

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For supplier insolvency, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Subcontractor withdraws

Project control problem

Unclear procurement transfers gaps into variations, incomparable pricing, late materials, wrong products and unbudgeted interface scope. For subcontractor withdraws, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProcurementTendering, award and supply

Work begins without an agreed price

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For work begins without an agreed price, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Variation is unapproved

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For variation is unapproved, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Variation dispute

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For variation dispute, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Payment claim issue

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For payment claim issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Payment schedule issue

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For payment schedule issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Duplicate invoice

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For duplicate invoice, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Invoice exceeds verified progress

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For invoice exceeds verified progress, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Retention discrepancy

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For retention discrepancy, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Final account dispute

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For final account dispute, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Budget overrun

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For budget overrun, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Project cashflow issue

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For project cashflow issue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Contingency is exhausted

Project control problem

Weak commercial records create duplicate/over payment, unapproved cost, cashflow pressure, notice disputes and an unreliable forecast. For contingency is exhausted, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

CommercialContract administration and cost control

Trade delay

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For trade delay, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Predecessor work is incomplete

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For predecessor work is incomplete, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Weather delay

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For weather delay, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Inspection delay follows completed work

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For inspection delay follows completed work, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Material delay

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For material delay, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Consultant delay

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For consultant delay, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Council delay

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For council delay, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Critical dependency was missed

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For critical dependency was missed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Programme is unrealistic

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For programme is unrealistic, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Unsafe trade stacking

Project control problem

An unrecognised dependency delay can stack trades, create rework, miss inspections and conceal entitlement/notice effects. For unsafe trade stacking, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

ProgrammeProgramme and delivery control

Site induction is missing

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For site induction is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Uncontrolled fall risk

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For uncontrolled fall risk, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Excavation safety risk

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For excavation safety risk, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Scaffold defect

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For scaffold defect, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Unsafe plant

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For unsafe plant, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Exclusion zone is missing

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For exclusion zone is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Asbestos is suspected

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For asbestos is suspected, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Hazardous material is uncontrolled

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For hazardous material is uncontrolled, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Site incident

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For site incident, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Near miss

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For near miss, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Subcontractor is working unsafely

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For subcontractor is working unsafely, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

Overlapping PCBU duties are not coordinated

Project control problem

Immediate harm may be possible, and overlapping PCBUs must coordinate so far as reasonably practicable rather than assume another party controls the risk. For overlapping pcbu duties are not coordinated, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Health and safetyHealth and safety across the project

PM receives poor-quality photos

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For pm receives poor-quality photos, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

No wide-context photo was supplied

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For no wide-context photo was supplied, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Old photo was reused

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For old photo was reused, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Media is not timestamped

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For media is not timestamped, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Work is reported complete with insufficient evidence

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For work is reported complete with insufficient evidence, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Important decision is buried in chat

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For important decision is buried in chat, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Verbal decision was never recorded

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For verbal decision was never recorded, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

WhatsApp instruction requires formalisation

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For whatsapp instruction requires formalisation, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

WhatsApp groups contain contradictory information

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For whatsapp groups contain contradictory information, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Project question is unanswered

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For project question is unanswered, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Chat commitment is overdue

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For chat commitment is overdue, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Deleted message affects the project record

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For deleted message affects the project record, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Edited message affects the project record

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For edited message affects the project record, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Wrong drawing was sent

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For wrong drawing was sent, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Superseded drawing screenshot is in use

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For superseded drawing screenshot is in use, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Inspection is reported passed without authority record

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For inspection is reported passed without authority record, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

AI extraction is uncertain

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For ai extraction is uncertain, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Duplicate chat import

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For duplicate chat import, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Media analysis failed

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For media analysis failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

WhatsApp importer failed

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For whatsapp importer failed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Privacy-sensitive information was imported

Project control problem

Chat is evidence of communication, not automatic proof of physical completion, inspection, approval, price agreement or formal instruction. For privacy-sensitive information was imported, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

Remote PMRemote management across all stages

Defect is not closed

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For defect is not closed, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Warranty is missing

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For warranty is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Maintenance manual is missing

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For maintenance manual is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Keys are missing at handover

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For keys are missing at handover, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

CCC is not available

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For ccc is not available, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

As-built record is missing

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For as-built record is missing, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Buyer or client complaint

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For buyer or client complaint, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Defect-liability dispute

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For defect-liability dispute, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Warranty claim

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For warranty claim, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Settlement is held up

Project control problem

Incomplete close-out can delay occupation/settlement, weaken warranty rights, transfer unresolved defects and leave the owner unable to operate or maintain the property. For settlement is held up, the response must follow current project documents and competent project-specific advice.

HandoverPractical completion, CCC and post-completion

Site looks developable but zoning restricts it

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentPlanningSite finding / zoning review

Unexpected overlay found

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentPlanningDue diligence / overlays review

Flooding risk discovered

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentInfrastructureDue diligence / infrastructure review

Overland flow path affects building area

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentInfrastructureSite constraints review

Services are too far away

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentInfrastructureInfrastructure review

Wastewater capacity issue

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentInfrastructureInfrastructure review

Stormwater discharge problem

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentInfrastructureInfrastructure review

Geotechnical problems

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentEngineeringDue diligence / design

Retaining wall cost too high

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentEngineeringConcept design / cost planning

Neighbour objection

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentPlanningResource consent / consultation

Resource consent delay

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentConsentsResource consent

Council request for further information

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentConsentsResource consent / building consent

Building consent delay

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentConsentsBuilding consent

Design does not meet planning controls

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentDesignConcept design / planning review

Construction cost increase

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentFinanceFeasibility / tendering / construction

Builder price too high

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentProcurementTendering builders

Feasibility no longer works

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentFinanceDetailed feasibility

Bank will not fund the project

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentFinanceFinance and funding

Valuation lower than expected

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentFinanceFinance / sales

Sales prices lower than expected

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSalesMarketing and sales

Market slows down

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSalesMarketing and sales

Contractor delay

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentConstructionConstruction phase

Variation dispute

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentConstructionConstruction phase / variations

Unexpected site contamination

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSafetyDue diligence / earthworks

Demolition issue

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSafetyDue diligence / demolition

Asbestos found

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSafetyDue diligence / demolition

Title issue

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentLegalDue diligence / settlement

Easement blocks development

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentLegalDue diligence / concept design

Covenant restricts development

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentLegalDue diligence

Subdivision issue

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSubdivisionSubdivision completion

CCC delay

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentCloseoutCode Compliance Certificate

Settlement delay

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentSalesSettlement

Buyer defect complaints

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentHandoverHandover / defects period

Resource consent conditions are expensive

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentConsentsResource consent / detailed feasibility

Required quote is missing

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentProcurementFeasibility / procurement

Quote exclusions discovered

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentProcurementTendering / contractor appointment

Warranty dispute

Development problem

This can change development yield, consent pathway, purchase price, funding, construction cost, settlement timing, or legal risk. Treat it as a decision point, not background noise.

Property DevelopmentHandoverDefects / warranties / post-completion

Site access blocked or unsafe

Construction problem

Poor access causes delivery delays, public risk, neighbour complaints, damaged property, and possible corridor/TMP issues.

Construction ManagementSite access problemsSite establishment

Weather delay

Construction problem

Weather can create safety risks, quality defects, programme delay, material damage, and contractual delay notices.

Construction ManagementWeather delaysAll stages

Suspected asbestos during demolition or renovation

Construction problem

Asbestos fibres can create serious health risks if disturbed. For residential demolition or refurbishment, a construction manager must not let work continue on suspect material until competent advice, testing, controls, and lawful removal/disposal requirements are confirmed.

Construction ManagementHealth and safety breachesDemolition / pre-construction

Missing drawings or details

Construction problem

Building from missing or assumed information can create non-compliance, rework, variation disputes, and inspection failure.

Construction ManagementMissing drawingsAll stages

Conflicting drawings

Construction problem

Conflicts can affect structure, consent compliance, programme, cost, ordering, and trade sequencing.

Construction ManagementConflicting drawingsAll stages

Incorrect set-out

Construction problem

Set-out mistakes can cause boundary encroachment, drainage falls problems, foundation rework, and consent issues.

Construction ManagementIncorrect set-outSet-out

Boundary issue

Construction problem

Boundary errors can trigger disputes, encroachment, resource consent issues, access problems, and legal cost.

Construction ManagementBoundary issuesPre-construction / set-out

Soft ground or unexpected fill

Construction problem

Foundation design depends on suitable bearing. Unexpected ground can affect structure, cost, programme, and council/engineer inspections.

Construction ManagementExcavation problemsEarthworks and foundations

Water in excavation

Construction problem

Water can create collapse risk, poor bearing, sediment discharge, concrete quality issues, and inspection delay.

Construction ManagementExcavation problemsEarthworks and foundations

Excavation is too deep

Construction problem

Over-excavation can affect bearing, stability, concrete volume, drainage falls, foundation design, fill requirements, cost, inspections, and adjacent ground.

Construction ManagementExcavation problemsExcavation / foundations / drainage

Incorrect trench depth

Construction problem

Wrong trench depth can cause drainage failure, pipe damage, failed inspection, or conflict with foundation/landscape levels.

Construction ManagementExcavation problemsDrainage and underground services

Service clash

Construction problem

Poorly managed clashes can damage structure, waterproofing, fire/safety, bracing, or future maintenance access.

Construction ManagementService clashesUnderground or rough-in services

Damaged underground service / service strike

Construction problem

Service strikes can injure people, interrupt neighbours, create emergency response, and cause major cost/delay.

Construction ManagementDamaged underground servicesEarthworks

Incorrect footing size

Construction problem

Footing size and bearing are structural issues. Fixing after concrete is difficult and may require engineer direction.

Construction ManagementFoundationsFoundations

Incorrect reinforcing

Construction problem

Reinforcing is structural and often concealed by concrete. Errors can cause failed inspection and structural risk.

Construction ManagementFoundationsFoundations / slab

Concrete delivery issue

Construction problem

Concrete placement problems can affect structure, finish, curing, joints, and programme.

Construction ManagementConcreteConcrete slabs / foundations

Concrete pour is not ready

Construction problem

Pouring before every hold point is released can permanently conceal non-compliant or defective work, cause rework, waste concrete, fail an inspection, or create structural and moisture problems.

Construction ManagementConcretePre-pour / foundations / slab

Concrete curing problem

Construction problem

Poor curing can reduce durability, finish quality, and performance, and may create disputes or remedial work.

Construction ManagementConcreteConcrete slabs

Framing out of plumb or line

Construction problem

Poor framing affects structure, cladding, linings, joinery, finishes, and inspection quality.

Construction ManagementFramingWall framing

Incorrect framing layout

Construction problem

Framing layout errors cause rework and may affect bracing, lintels, services, finishes, and consented layout.

Construction ManagementFramingWall framing

Missing or wrong lintel

Construction problem

Lintels support loads over openings. Errors are structural and must be fixed before lining/cladding.

Construction ManagementFramingWall framing

Wrong fixings

Construction problem

Fixings often control structure, durability, bracing, cladding, roofing, and warranty compliance.

Construction ManagementFraming / envelopeMultiple stages

Bracing problem

Construction problem

Bracing resists wind/earthquake loads and is a major inspection and CCC issue.

Construction ManagementFramingWall framing / linings

Roof framing issue

Construction problem

Roof framing errors can affect structure, roofing installation, ceiling lines, and safety.

Construction ManagementRoof framingRoof framing

Roofing leak

Construction problem

Roof leaks damage structure, linings, insulation, finishes, and client confidence. They can also signal E2 detail failure.

Construction ManagementRoofing leaksRoofing

Incorrect flashing installation

Construction problem

Flashings are critical for external moisture control and are often hidden by cladding or roofing.

Construction ManagementFlashingsRoofing / cladding / windows

Cladding clearance problem

Construction problem

Clearances help cladding drain and dry. Wrong levels can create weathertightness and durability problems.

Construction ManagementCladdingCladding / exterior works

Cavity batten problem

Construction problem

The drained cavity is a key weathertightness element for many residential cladding systems.

Construction ManagementCladdingWall underlay and cavity

Wall underlay damage

Construction problem

Damaged underlay can let water reach framing before the cladding drainage path works correctly.

Construction ManagementWall underlayWall underlay and cavity

Window installation issue

Construction problem

Joinery problems can cause leaks, poor operation, failed inspection, and expensive cladding rework.

Construction ManagementWindows and doorsWindows and exterior doors

Waterproofing defect

Construction problem

Waterproofing is hidden and failure can damage framing, floors, linings, and finishes.

Construction ManagementWaterproofingWaterproofing

Failed inspection

Construction problem

Inspection failures can block work, delay CCC, and reveal issues that must be corrected before continuing.

Construction ManagementFailed inspectionsAll inspected stages

Subcontractor delay

Construction problem

Trade delays affect the critical path, other subcontractors, inspections, client updates, and potential contract notices.

Construction ManagementSubcontractor delaysAll stages

Health and safety breach

Construction problem

Safety breaches can injure people and create legal duties, site shutdowns, notifiable events, and serious harm.

Construction ManagementHealth and safety breachesAll stages

Missing producer statement or certificate

Construction problem

Missing evidence can delay CCC and handover even when the physical work looks complete.

Construction ManagementMissing producer statementsCloseout / CCC

Defects before handover

Construction problem

Defects affect client confidence, practical completion, trade recall, final payment, and post-handover workload.

Construction ManagementDefects before handoverDefects and practical completion