Important Information about EQR
Following the earthquake, the EQC established a Project Management Office, referred to as EQR (for Earthquake Recovery), and appointed Fletcher Construction to run it. EQR is operated from a central office based in Christchurch, with localised Hub office construction teams based in the community.
EQR is managing repairs to houses where the damage has been assessed at between $10,000 and $100,000 plus gst. Based on present indications it is likely that more than 60,000 claims will be assigned to it on that basis.
What EQR will do for homeowners
EQR will repair the earthquake damage to homes on a like-for-like basis meeting relevant building codes and statutory requirements. This will involve a range of processes depending on individual circumstances, including:
- Screening contractors and suppliers to ensure quality standards can be met;
- Negotiating reasonable rates with contractors, based on an assessment of market conditions;
- Obtaining any expert advice required from engineers, architects, designers and other consultants;
- Managing contractors and their scopes of work;
- Compliance with the building code and consenting requirements, and obtaining code compliance certificates for the work where required by building consents, and producer statements;
- Quality assurance to ensure works and materials meet required standards;
- Programming contractors, consultants and procurement to complete repairs in a timely fashion;
- Paying contractors, suppliers and consultants on behalf of EQC.
For more information click here: www.eqr.co.nz.