Building Defects

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 […]
Read full articleBy CHU
October 8, 2023

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 […]
Read full articleBy CHU
June 24, 2023

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 […]
Read full articleBy Sedgwick
March 28, 2023

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 […]
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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 […]
Read full articleAugust 24, 2022

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 […]
Read full articleAn Original 2021 Essay by Clare Warburton
April 15, 2022

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 […]
Read full articleCladding Safety Victoria
April 5, 2022

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 […]
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September 11, 2021

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 […]
Read full articleFairview Architectural
November 20, 2020

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 […]
Read full articleBruce McKenzie, Sedgwick
November 12, 2020

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 […]
Read full articleNovember 3, 2020

Overview Diagnosis of building deterioration is not a simple task and often entails iterative investigations and therefore costs. However, investigations can be more efficient by applying basic Non-Destructive Test (NDT) […]
Read full articleGrahame Vile, Director, BAAM Consulting since 2002, and ACRA President 2019-2021.
October 22, 2020

Australia has been subjected to one of the most harrowing summers in recent memory, with widespread and catastrophic bushfires combined with other severe climatic events including hailstorms, flooding and cyclones. […]
Read full articleSeptember 1, 2020

An interview with MYBOS Q: Has there been increased demand for digital transformation for both owners and managers, people wanting new technology and embracing change rather than opposing? A: Technology […]
Read full articleJuly 1, 2020