Construction has officially started

OMG OMG. Construction officially started on Tuesday, 23 March 2010. And no portaloo or signage so I didn't get any warnings.

I decided to ring the supervisor to check on things yesterday as Wednesday was supposed to be the excavation date and he told me the site was already excavated on Tuesday. And piers are coming in on Friday and I will be taking a day off to meet up with the supervisor onsite and check on the piers also.

I am still shaking and couldn't even believe this is happening.

Here is the picture of last week.


And yesterday!

New Proposed Date - Fingers Crossed

OK, the date was proposed to March 19th with the previous post. I thought that was bad, then received the new updated date (March 29th) from the snail mail without warning was more upsetting. I told myself to calm down and sent a nice non aggressive email to the builder about the disappointment.

Received a reasonably positive response in the morning and was provided with the site supervisor's details. Being me, I rang the supervisor right away trying to organise a meet and greet. The supervisor told me the reason for delay - they were only able to book the suitable exclavation machine for Wednesday 24th due to rocks on the block. This reason sounds better than me having too many upgrades. ;)

Now, weather forecasting is looking good for next week. I am getting my fingers and toes and hubby's wonky toes crossed.

Site Start Delay

OK, the builder said we had too many upgrades and changes after colour appointment and because our file was constantly being worked on, they will need 10 more days before they can touch the site. The new start date will be March 19th and our site supervisor is yet to be assigned so I am still working with the colour consultant who is very nice. When I was on the phone with her, she felt bad about the delay but I said to her, knowing how things were going with us, we would be happy if they can start digging sometime this month and she was quite certain that it WILL start in a week or two.