Hello everyone,
Yesterday, we received a letter from the city hall requesting that we remove the barriers and the crane from the street by November 30, 2023, as our previous permit apparently expired some time ago.
They also mentioned that unfortunately our general planner is unable to comply with all the regulations and orders and does not consider themselves responsible for the traffic-related requirements. For this reason, no new traffic-related permits will be approved for the time being.
Our general planner says that there was only a broken lamp, which was replaced on the same day. Could this really be the reason for this decision?
I will definitely speak with them to try to get more details about what went wrong with the general planner. Do you have any suggestions on how to resolve this conflict? Is there anything I should specifically monitor? Would it make sense for me to visit the construction site and ensure that everything is running smoothly day and night?
Tomorrow, I will also ask the shell builder how long the crane needs to remain on the sidewalk, but I am not sure what can be done if the city hall does not approve another extension.
Thank you very much
Best regards
Yesterday, we received a letter from the city hall requesting that we remove the barriers and the crane from the street by November 30, 2023, as our previous permit apparently expired some time ago.
They also mentioned that unfortunately our general planner is unable to comply with all the regulations and orders and does not consider themselves responsible for the traffic-related requirements. For this reason, no new traffic-related permits will be approved for the time being.
Our general planner says that there was only a broken lamp, which was replaced on the same day. Could this really be the reason for this decision?
I will definitely speak with them to try to get more details about what went wrong with the general planner. Do you have any suggestions on how to resolve this conflict? Is there anything I should specifically monitor? Would it make sense for me to visit the construction site and ensure that everything is running smoothly day and night?
Tomorrow, I will also ask the shell builder how long the crane needs to remain on the sidewalk, but I am not sure what can be done if the city hall does not approve another extension.
Thank you very much
Best regards
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xMisterDx27 Nov 2023 14:30Believe it or not, I was going to ask if you come from a scientific institute.
Although I seriously doubt that things are like you describe everywhere... working with non-academics and especially on construction sites with people who don’t have a high school diploma or even a secondary school certificate can’t be compared to the ivory tower of a university.
And the institutes I have had the chance to visit professionally don’t function nearly as well as you describe. I currently have a difficult case where nothing is prepared when you arrive, and the people look at you as if you had just eaten Santa Claus and still have his hat in the corner of your mouth.
Although I seriously doubt that things are like you describe everywhere... working with non-academics and especially on construction sites with people who don’t have a high school diploma or even a secondary school certificate can’t be compared to the ivory tower of a university.
And the institutes I have had the chance to visit professionally don’t function nearly as well as you describe. I currently have a difficult case where nothing is prepared when you arrive, and the people look at you as if you had just eaten Santa Claus and still have his hat in the corner of your mouth.
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Bayernbors28 Nov 2023 14:15Thank you very much for the valuable information.
I had a phone call with the building authority yesterday and clarified the matters.
They made it clear to us what our responsibilities are and what they expect from us, and also gave us some really valuable advice on how this is usually handled.
We agreed to submit a new application, signed by the construction company, to hold them responsible for complying with the relevant regulations (this was the official’s recommendation).
We also agreed to communicate directly with the building authority to ensure that the construction company behaves as expected.
I had a phone call with the building authority yesterday and clarified the matters.
They made it clear to us what our responsibilities are and what they expect from us, and also gave us some really valuable advice on how this is usually handled.
We agreed to submit a new application, signed by the construction company, to hold them responsible for complying with the relevant regulations (this was the official’s recommendation).
We also agreed to communicate directly with the building authority to ensure that the construction company behaves as expected.
Bayernbors schrieb:
I had the phone call with the town hall yesterday and clarified the issues.
He made it clear to us what our responsibilities are and what he expects from us, and he also gave us really valuable advice on how this is usually handled.
We agreed to submit a new application, which will be signed by the construction company, to make them responsible for complying with the relevant regulations (that was the officer’s recommendation). In your quote, I highlighted in bold what I welcome and find reasonable – and struck through what I think is nonsense. More than a “moral” obligation, you won’t hold the construction company responsible beyond what they owe you as a loyal contractor anyway. If a third party signs your agreement, how many attempts will it take you to find out who is really responsible?
Bayernbors schrieb:
We also agreed to communicate directly with the town hall to ensure the construction company behaves as expected. That is definitely sensible.
At the moment, I’m glad for you that a solution is in sight and that the authority and you are aligned. I wouldn’t have expected the authority’s trust to be restored so easily, so you were lucky there. For the further process, I maintain my strong advice that you should find a dedicated site supervisor on location.
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HeimatBauer28 Nov 2023 15:3011ant schrieb:
For the next steps, I strongly advise you to find a dedicated site supervisor on location.+1
There is no better investment of money than that. Fortunately, I had a very close friend who is a civil engineer and visited the construction site with me every few days – and what he noticed was absolutely unimaginable to us: for example, they actually forgot to connect the heat pump, and only after my persistent insistence did the construction manager deign to come and check it on site. Of course, if I hadn’t pointed it out, they might have eventually fixed it – but definitely not properly. Sure, if you forget the 40mm (1.5 inch) empty conduit for the photovoltaic system, you can always chase it into the exterior wall later – but I found it much less stressful to address that during the shell construction phase.
There are simply so many details that are at best understandable to interested homeowners, but by no means obvious. For a "retired civil engineer (...) acting as value-added webcam," it's a piece of cake.
If I were to build again, I would never do it without such expert advice, even if I lived right next door and visited daily.
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Bayernbors28 Nov 2023 17:0511ant schrieb:
If a third party signs your agreement,Why is it still my consent, even though it was issued and signed by the responsible company? At least, that’s how I understood it from the case officers. The person who submits and signs the application is the one who is legally responsible. This does not necessarily have to be the property owner.
11ant schrieb:
find a dedicated site supervisor locally.Could you please clarify this point a bit? Should I hire someone to oversee the site manager? What kind of job is that? Is it a full-time position or just regular visits to make sure everything is in order?
HeimatBauer schrieb:
A structural engineer who walked through the construction site with me every few daysOK, so this is an inspector who evaluates the work done and orders corrective measures if necessary, right? Is it normal for the structural engineer to be well-informed about all trades involved in house construction, or should there be a different person for the various phases?
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HeimatBauer28 Nov 2023 17:07No, I have nothing to add to exactly what 11ant wrote; to his phrasing "Value added Webcam."
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