The Site Foreman

Poor result and expensive process. This company does not deserve to survive. Very disappointing.

What was supposed to be a simple 1st level addition on a period style semi in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney took 14 months to get to council with the following terrible experience.. -Constant Errors -Poor attention to detail -Long periods of delay due to many other projects occurring and rushed submissions leading to errors and missed items. -Constantly reminded of the contract conditions re: revision limits and fees for redesign following Site Foreman missed items. -Poor management of subcontractors - Over charged and missed vital information with surveyor that took months to rectify through me finding and pushing the issue. -Constant deadlines missed throughout project without acceptable/professional notice or reason. -DA design package took over 14 months to submit and then have to immediately withdraw due to a DA lodgment filled with incorrect documentation. -Not allowed to speak direct to architect unless at their discretion, only talk via assigned client rep who has a 72 hour response time disclaimer on email and often this was exceeded for response time. -No allowance for architect to attend site again beyond initial meeting unless their discretion, the rest of the time you are forced to either attend their office or on Zoom. -Terrible experience to the point that we terminated Site Foreman and withdrew the DA with council due to complete lack of confidence in capability. -1 x architect resigned without any notice on project from Site Foreman and delay of 8 weeks to appoint another. -There were 2 x 1 star reviews outlining unprofessional experiences yet have since been removed? -Owner and Manager responses and phone calls were very defensive and at times aggressive when outlining the above, especially the DA lodgment issue. -Overall a terrible and unprofessional experience which was a very far departure from what the salesman promised at the start. Would not be surprised if there are more excuses and defense of this review but all above is documented.

I’m not sure it is possible to be any unhappier. We spent a year planning a first story addition. We spent $40,000 to do it and never got to build. Architect left halfway through the project which we found out at the beginning of had initial DA meeting. When I spoke to the director of the company I was absolutely appalled by the misogyny. He repeatedly asked to speak to my husband. There is no way that I can recommend these guys. The entire process was disheartening and overwhelming. I have nothing good to say.

Very responsive team. DA approval with no hiccups. Good choice of builders for tender process and ended up using their project management service to manage our build too.

The Site Foreman service, from initial designs to managing our DA application, was a seamless and very cost effective exercise and we were really happy with the designs from our initial briefing to their architect. We then used Site Foreman's Project Management services to oversee our renovation and Shane was fantastic. He offered advice, solutions and made great suggestions throughout the project. Site Foreman also sourced our builder for us, (from a selection of 5 different building companies) and we were introduced to Jimmy Elton who did a fantastic job - it was a difficult renovation to hold our house up while we dug out parking under the house and project ran extremely well. We built a great relationship with Jimmy throughout. We now have our dream home thanks to him and his team.

I have been using the services of The Site Foreman (TSF) for several months now. Even though I had successfully completed a development project before I was so impressed by the great communication and professionalism of the team at TSF that I decided to come on board as a client and benefit from their expertise and knowledge. I recall the ongoing struggle and confusion at all the stages of my previous development and I feel much more comfortable this time as I am assisted through the process by TSF. I have been impressed with the level of service from the team at TSF who take the time to call me to discuss & clarify my emails & ideas. They follow up at every stage and prompt me for information so that they are chasing me instead of me having to chase them. It is this level of proactive service that makes me feel confident that I have chosen the right team. Our meetings are fruitful and to the point, with intelligent and relevant facts & ideas being tabled by the TSF team. I have been especially impressed by Rebecca as my point of call and my architect Fabricio who has demonstrated to me an astounding skill not only in his designs but also in his ability to listen, absorb and transform my brief into architectural plans that are both practical and beautiful. I look forward to completing my development with the professional guidance provided by TSF and I would be happy to recommend their services to anyone contemplating building or development Sincerely Lorenzo

We have used The Site Foreman so far with our home renovation design and DA application. Right from the start we have found The Site Foreman staff to be most professional and would have no hesitation in recommending this company. We have been very pleased with the design phase and appreciative that our preferences and wishes have been fully considered with respect to the design. In addition a very good knowledge of the council requirements has allowed the design to incorporate these requirements with respect to the DA application. The administrative staff have been excellent in progressing our project in a timely and professional manner. We look forward to working with The Site Foreman in future phases of our project.

We are a mature couple seeking to do a major renovation and addition to a Federation house in an inner Sydney suburb. With no experience in the building industry at all, we were recommended by neighbour to talk to The Site Foreman. We are glad we did. Profession guidance through the Design Phase, transparent advice about costs and fees, professional advice provided a very competent architect and Project Manager. Very happy and moving at our pace. We are now engaging The Site Foreman to provide tendering services and help us select a builder. Very happy client here.

Never have I been so pleased to engage a professional service as I have done on this occasion. My interaction with The Site Foreman began with a hand shake and that has set the tone from the very first interaction. I respect and use the concept of 'straight talk' and once the team became aware of my style all discussions have been frank, open and honest - the only way to conduct business in my opinion. Please do not read into this negative robust discussion but rather read that this has been a journey of respect, communication, listening and my learning about how to go about such a project of a knock down rebuild. (I don't yet have photos, but when I do, they will be posted for sure.) We are yet to get this project complete but I have no doubt that if the journey that we have had thus far is how our build is going to progress, then I believe that I have made new friends and not just conducted a business transaction. I have recommended TSF to a colleague and he has engaged this professional group also. Thoroughly recommend The Site foreman to anyone seeking to build or renovate. It will be an experience, but if you listen to the advice, heed any warnings and be prepared to learn why and not close of your options that may be suggested, it will be a positive experience and you will get a good outcome.