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Answer 15 quick questions and get a readiness score out of 45.

Section 1: Pre-Install & Site Readiness

Q1. When is the lead-in conduit from the dwelling to the property boundary installed?

Before slab with power, NBN-compliant with drawstring & caps
Cast in pre-slab, picked up and extended after site clean.
After slab / later by telecommunications contractor

Q2. Do your supervisors confirm pit and starter pipe locations before telco works commence?

No need, plans have everything set out
Our electrician manages this component. If its not clear, we leave the conduit at the property boundary
Yes, we look to locate to avoid connection delays

Q3. Are lead-in conduits kept clear, capped, and strung after slab?

Yes, we coordinate the timing and engagement for this work, to mitigate the risk of damage.
We place trust in our trades to ensure that the conduit remains intact to allow future connection
The installer is responsible for their work. After all, thats what they're paid for

Q4. Is the internal conduit installed from the external wall to the internal comms location?

Yes – standard on every build
Sometimes – project dependent
No, we install cabling instead

Section 2: Internal Cabling & Smart Home Readiness

Q5. Do you install Cat6 (or better) data cabling to key rooms?

Yes – standard on every build
Yes, if client wishes to upgrade the comms package
Yes, 2x data and 1x Telephone

Q6. Are conduit bends and cable installs compliant (no tight bends or crushed conduit)?

Our electrician manages this and we dont receive many complaints
Yes, less than (or up to) three pre-formed bends
Conduit is only installed if requested by the client

Q7. Is there a nominated communications hub or location?

Yes – indicatively shown on plans. We make it work onsite
Yes - We use third party enclosures for a neat and tidy finish
Yes - Always on the opposite side of the wall to where the external communications enclosure is installed
Yes - Usually on the internal garage wall, to a location where the homes data cabling reticulates back to

Q8. Does the comms hub include a double GPO and data outlet?

Always
Sometimes
No

Section 3: Compliance & Documentation

Q9. Do your plans reference telecommunications standards (e.g. AS/CA S009 or NBN guidance)?

Yes
No, but reference the location of equipment
No

Q10. Do you capture or require as-built photos of pits, conduits, and wall plates?

Yes - These are always submitted as part of the trade claim
Only when we request specific information. The location is marked on the meter box
Our supervisors capture information on their checklists

Q11. When is your telecommunications contractor typically engaged?

We use an electrician and don't engage a telecommunications contractor
During the build
Once lot is purchased and site works are scheduled

Section 4 – Coordination & Builder Practices

Q12. Are electrical and telecommunications scopes coordinated?

Yes – single point of responsibility that usually sits with the electrician
Sometimes
No – separate trades

Q13. Is telecommunications readiness included in your QA or handover checklist?

Yes - Up to having the conduit installed
Yes - Up to having house connected and ready for a service activation
No - This sits with the client to organise through their preferred Service Provider

Q14. Are your teams briefed on conduit, cabling and connection requirements?

Yes – regular toolbox talks and sales updates with our telecommunications partner
We have a refresher every now and then if an issue arises
No

Q15. How is internet connectivity treated in your build process?

As a critical service (like power and water)
As a nice-to-have
As the homeowner’s responsibility

Connect for Seamless Telecom Solutions & Future-Ready Connectivity

Telecom Readiness Check

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Builders: How well are you preparing your new homes?

Telecom Readiness Check (3 minutes)

Section 1: Pre-Install & Site Readiness

Section 2: Internal Cabling & Smart Home Readiness

Section 3: Compliance & Documentation

Section 4 – Coordination & Builder Practices

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