Building Defects

In a landmark win for consumer rights, a majority of the High Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Pafburn Pty Ltd & Anor v The Owners – Strata Plan […]

Emergency and exit lighting is crucial in ensuring the safety of occupants during emergencies, especially fires or power outages. Here are some key points on the importance of emergency and […]

The recent work health and safety (WHS) prosecution cases1 serve as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and compliance with WHS laws in strata complexes. A tragic fatality […]

Over recent times Work Health and Safety (WH&S) incidents have become front and centre of the strata and Company title industry minds. This is mainly due to the tragic death […]

What does it mean by taking pride in your building? It means ensuring that every detail reflects quality and sophistication. From the sleek and efficient elevator doors to the smooth […]

Roscon is in the reporting field. Owners Corporation managers often ask us, once we provide a report, “Can you please give me a quote to complete these works?” Typically, the […]

Spontaneous glass explosions in apartment blocks has highlighted the dangers of cheap and faulty building glass flooding into the Australian market. Linked to the poor manufacturing of balcony balustrades when […]

1. How do I arrange window maintenance? Consider the environment in which windows function. They’re subject to extreme weather temperatures from extreme dry to wet and humid conditions, not to […]

The government’s new ARPC Cyclone Reinsurance Pool provides accessibility to insurance for strata property owners and aims to have a positive impact on insurance for customers in cyclone prone areas […]

If you’re the owner or manager of an apartment building, then your glass balustrades could be deemed unsafe under a new Australian Standard (AS). AS 1288: 2021 Glass in Buildings: […]

Building defects are a common issue in both new and existing buildings across Australia, especially as the demand for strata properties is growing and currently outweighs the supply. It is […]

There are more than 340,000 strata schemes (2.8 million lots) across the country, and nearly 15% of us live in these communities. When making such a significant investment, owners expect […]

The strata industry is changing. Strata owners are demanding quick, excellent service and Insurers and Underwriters are asking for more detailed and higher-quality building information. These factors coupled with the […]

Tuesday 14 June 2022 marked five years since the Grenfell Tower became engulfed in flames and tragically claimed the lives of 72 residents due to the tower’s external Aluminium Composite […]

An Original 2021 Essay by Clare Warburton At 1:25am on Monday June 24th 2021, 98 people lost their lives when the Champlain Towers South in Miami partially collapsed. The incident […]

Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) is always working to keep owners corporations and tenants informed about rectification works. CSV communicates directly with owners corporations involved in our cladding rectification program via […]

As the wettest and most frequented area of a property, the bathroom is uniquely susceptible to leaks. Ways to spot and fix a leaking shower: Dripping Water and Water Stains […]

Due to significant changes to the BCA (Building Code of Australia) some insurers, specifiers and strata advisers might default to a total ‘no use of composites’ policy, in which they […]

Combustible cladding on properties is a daunting prospect, with many owners and building managers still struggling on how to go forward. Changing requirements in each state and territory can challenge […]

Paynter Dixon Remedial is one of the first companies in Sydney to complete a re-cladding project under the new laws that came into effect on 22 October 2018. Under the […]