ᐅ By when do you need to arrange temporary construction power?

R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
We only applied for it recently, and the implementation is not possible before January 23. Even then, the work can take up to 14 days. We are expecting the building permit to arrive any day now, and the earthworks should start about a week after that.

For us, everything is part of the shell construction trade – so it’s the shell builder’s responsibility.

Are you seriously planning to start excavation this year? No concerns about frost or the foundation slab?

I get really frustrated every morning when I see the weather and the forecast. We were originally told “excavation this week,” but I don’t expect anything to happen anymore this year. At least the batter boards are already set up [emoji6] Construction site: Middle Franconia... -> snow and below-freezing temperatures expected next week, and nothing will probably happen between the week before Christmas and the end of week 1 anyway...

NRW is a bit different. Our architects said that last winter there were probably 4-5 days when no construction took place. Interior plastering apparently cannot be done below 5°C (41°F). Groundwork around 0°C (32°F) is usually not an issue; the soil would have to be completely frozen, which is rare here.

ruppsn schrieb:
Everything here is part of the shell construction phase – so it’s the shell builder’s responsibility.

Every morning I get really frustrated when I see the weather and its forecast. We were actually supposed to start excavation this week, but I don’t expect anything to happen for the rest of the year. At least the batter boards are set up [emoji6] Construction site: Middle Franconia... -> next week there will be snow and below freezing temperatures, and probably nothing will happen from the week before Christmas until the end of week 1...

I was equally frustrated. Our basement is finished, but no masonry work has started yet. Right now, we’re on a winter break. It was pretty clear that December would be freezing cold this year anyway.

By the way, without temporary construction power, they wouldn’t have started at all. With water, you have more flexibility than with electricity. €400 for everything was actually a bargain. But be prepared for a bill from the grid operator as well—they’ll likely charge around €400 for the construction power connection. Regards

ruppsn schrieb:
Well, would you agree if I said that the need for yet another LAN outlet and an overpriced induction stove (what criteria define overpriced) is more subjective, while an unused electric charging station clearly wastes money?

I would start with the obvious cost-saving measure, meaning the latter, since I gain nothing from it later on. The LAN outlet could definitely add value, as could the induction stove – even if it’s just the joy of using it every day.

But yes, I can understand your point of view, although I tend to agree more with Alex.

No electricity, no house – plain and simple [emoji13]

Yes, of course, but the topic was about the phase after the house is completed and construction power is no longer needed, right?! [emoji6]

ruppsn schrieb:
Yes, that’s true, but the discussion was about the phase after the house is completed and construction power is no longer needed. Right?! [emoji6]

Where are you reading that into this again?