What is the normal sequence of events?
Typically, and simplistically, the major steps in the sequence would go like this: (a) initial project feasibility; (b) preparation of preliminary architectural drawings getting ready for submission to Council for Development Approval; (c) DA granted; (d) Preparation of Contract Documentation for off-the-plan sales; (e) Work proceeds on the architectural drawings for Building Approval submission; (f) BA granted; (g) Operational Works; (h) Building works commence; (i) Practical completion; (j) Council issues Certification – Dept. of Natural Resources issues Titles (and if there is a Community Titles Scheme, the Scheme is Registered and so created); (k) The Body Corporate Manager holds the First EGM for the Scheme/s; (l) Settlements begin to take place. For a midsize project, getting from (a) to (l) might take 18 months – for a large project it could take 2 years or more. For these projects we would normally be attending project control meetings from (b) to (d) to assist and advise where
