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@maknilsin, I'm really excited, & for you too.
Before our build got started, we were told that a Uni student had approached our builder asking if she could follow the build as part of her assignment thingie. We were happy to let her do it, as I was doing a lot of country work (so not home much) over that period, & were looking forward to seeing her finished project. Thing was, she gave up on it part way through, & didn't let us know, so consequently we have no progress pics. 
Dad knew a builder from his working days, & he put us onto him, he wasn't high profile or flashy, but he had a good solid reputation, & had been around for a long time. Any bumps that came up got sorted without us being hassled, & things just got done. '75 when we built was at the height inflation, material shortages & work outages, but our build process was a delight.
If you've done your homework, or lucked onto a good builder, your build should be an enjoyable experience too. 
@maknilsin, great news that you have a communicative builder & that they're showing their worth already, that's a very good sign, so I'm rapt for you. 
By the way, rain shouldn't be a problem for your foundation pour if the site's been prepared with drainage in mind.
All good mate.
@BIM_Engineer, thanks for you expertise, & I extend to you, a very warm welcome to the Workshop community.
If I may, could I ask if you could help another Workshopper?
In the "Worst DIY jobs you've had to do" thread, @Brad has a problematic internal wall that has cracking issues. I've gone as far as I can trying to help, but wonder if you may have more insight into what the cause might be.
Great advice that you've given @maknilsin, @BIM_Engineer, I've heard of contractors removing steel to save them a buck, or others helping themselves. 
I hope it's not all that common, but photos sent to the engineer just prior to the pour would stomp on it, saving a lot of misery & expense down the track.
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