The BILD Lab Podcast

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Josh Whittingham

11 episodes

10 hours ago

In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we break down the five key elements every homeowner should understand in a building contract. We cover timeframes and completion dates, contract formalities under the Domestic Building Contracts Act, costs and price changes, how the works are defined, and what completion really means in practice. This episode is designed to help Victorian homeowners better understand their contracts before signing and avoid common issues that lead to disputes, delays a...

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Episodes (11/11)

The BILD Lab Podcast

Episode 11: The 5 Core Contract Elements You Need to Understand

8 hours ago

2 minutes

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Episode 10: Roof Tiles

In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we take a detailed look at roof tiling and how homeowners can identify common defects during the construction of their home. Roof issues are often overlooked because they can be difficult to access, but problems with roof tiles, capping, pointing, flashings and penetrations are some of the most common causes of water leaks and long-term damage in residential buildings. We explain practical and safe ways homeowners can visually inspect a tiled ro...

1 day ago

3 minutes

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Episode 9: House Slabs

The concrete slab forms the structural base of a home, but most homeowners never see what goes into it before it’s poured. In this episode, we explain slab on ground construction and why preparation is so critical to the long-term performance of a house. The discussion covers plumbing and pipework placement, steel reinforcement, vapour barriers, and common defects that are often missed. We also explain why slab inspections must happen before the concrete pour, why timing can be challeng...

2 days ago

2 minutes

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Episode 8: Painting - What to Know

Painting is one of the most common and emotionally charged sources of disagreement at the end of a home build. Because paintwork is highly visible, even small imperfections can feel significant to homeowners at handover. In this episode, we explain how painting defects are assessed in Victorian homes, including what a “normal viewing position” means and why glancing or critical light can exaggerate surface variations. The discussion also covers how builders rely on standards and toleran...

4 days ago

3 minutes

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Episide 7: Roofs

Many Victorian homeowners become concerned when they see loose tiles, incomplete flashing, or unfinished roof areas during frame or lock-up. In this episode, Josh breaks down what’s normal construction sequencing, what may indicate a real problem, and why some roof elements are deliberately left until later to avoid damage by following trades. The discussion also covers inspection timing, access limitations, and the critical importance of water tightness before internal linings go in. Educati...

4 days ago

4 minutes

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Episode 6: The Fixing Stage

The fixing stage is a key milestone in a Victorian home build and is often misunderstood. In this episode, we explain what the fixing stage means under a building contract, how it is defined in the Domestic Building Contract, and the stuff you need to know from both a legal and practical inspection perspective. We also walk through what should typically be installed at fixing stage, why some items are often excluded by special contract conditions, and what homeowners should be checking befor...

6 days ago

4 minutes

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Episode 5: Domestic Building Insurance

Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) is a mandatory requirement for certain residential building projects in Victoria, but it only responds in limited circumstances. In this episode, we explain how DBI works, what triggers a policy, what it can cover, and the limits that apply to claims. The episode also covers why DBI is described as insurance of last resort, how coverage caps operate, the timeframes homeowners need to be aware of, and the role of the Building and Plumbing Commisison and Victor...

1 week ago

3 minutes

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Episode 4: Builder Due Diligence

Many problems in residential building start before the contract is signed. In this episode, we walk through builder due diligence from a Victorian homeowner’s perspective. We discuss the checks that actually matter once a building contract is in place. Registration, insurance, company structure, and who you’re really contracting with. This episode explains why due diligence is about understanding who controls risk after signing, and why problems that seem “unexpected” later are often predic...

1 week ago

3 minutes

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Episode 3: Final Payment

Final Payment in Victorian Building Contracts Many homeowners are asked to pay the final amount even though defects still exist, without realising how much leverage they’re giving up in the process. In this episode, we explain what triggers final payment, when owners are required to pay, how defects are meant to be handled, and what changes once the money is released. We also explore the risks of paying too early, and the consequences of refusing payment without proper grounds. This episode i...

1 week ago

2 minutes

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Episode 2: Practical Completion

What does practical completion really mean in Victorian building contracts? In this episode we breakdown how practical completion works and how it affects your final payment, defects, and legal rights.

1 week ago

4 minutes

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Episode 1: Liquidated Damages

In the first episode of the podcast, we discuss liquidated damages in building contracts. What they are, how they work, and why owners, builders, and developers need to know about them. Liquidated damages are often misunderstood. In this episode, we cover: • What liquidated damages actually are (and what they’re not) • Why they appear in building contracts • How they’re typically calculated • Common traps for owners • When liquidated damages can be challen...

1 week ago

5 minutes