Author: admin
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSAS1428 SERIES — 2009 EDITION
Download the pdf here. Covers toilets bath rooms, stairs, ramps, sliding doors with focus on disablity requirements.
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Australian Standards – Available for Staff at Tek1 on the firm’s Google Drive
All staff should have access to the relevant Standards. You should be familiar with them, and master them – otherwise you will embarrass yourself, and the firm, if you claim knowledge but demonstrate ignorance. The latter is especially costly to clients, and detrimental to your name and reputation (as well as the firm’s) – you…
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Adding details without approval which affects other trades
This memo clarifies the process for handling drawing approvals and issuance to ensure project coordination and minimize potential errors. Drawing Approval Reviews: When receiving approved drawings, carefully review them for any markups that may significantly impact other trades or existing structural elements (e.g., slabs, foundations, anchor bolts). Example: If an approved drawing introduces a slab…
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Memo 43 – The Process of Invoicing – Check if Invoices have been raised
What is the problem What is the process? Things may vary, depending on the job, but that’s it in a nuthsell. Check Payment terms before: Alert someone if you see that invoices have not been raised: But the Managing Director said: “we have been paid” therefore I sent the drawings: How do I check? Check…
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How to get a pay-rise?
How can I get a increment / pay-rise? Learn! The more you learn, the more you will earn. How does it work? I would love to pay you millions for sitting on your chair, however, I do not have pot of gold under my desk. Everything you earn must come from customers…..and they will only…
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Memo 43 – Cut the Crap from your marketing materials
I see this type of thing all too often from Tek1 staff – from both our offices: At Tek1, we believe in pushing the boundaries of conventional design to provide our clients with superior results. This project exemplifies our dedication to innovation and quality in every detail Cut it out. It’s nothing but BS /…
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Concrete and Steel – Hidden Snags to Watch out For –A Case Study in Duffy’s Forrest – An Example of Something that can Kill your client (memo 42)
Anyone who’s a detailer should be aware of this issue. If you’re not aware: you can cost your client dearly. How? You need operations to occur as fast as possible. This means you have to advise your client about potential issues. Consider the following: What is an issue that can kill your client regarding the…