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How successful strata firms put employee experience first

How can strata businesses retain their talent to scale effectively? Read here for insight into the importance of prioritising employee experience in recruitment and retention.

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September 3, 2021

How to save up to 30% on your building costs

One of the services that Active Utilities offers is assisting multi-tenant residential and commercial Strata Managers to reduce costs, which benefits tenants in strata fees as well as in increased long-term value of buildings. A simple way to do this is through the upgrading of BMS and EMS systems.

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Active Utilities

August 31, 2021

Setting New Standards in Strata Management

The strata industry has grown rapidly in the last decade. By 2019, average lots per plan had doubled in four years as more large developments came onto the market.[1] While […]

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Macquarie Bank

May 14, 2021

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Should Strata Committee Meetings Be Recorded?

One year ago, on 24 March 2020, the share price for Zoom Video Communications, Inc closed at US$135.18. On 19 October 2020, the price peaked at $568.34. I played a […]

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Jason Carlson Grace Lawyers

March 3, 2021

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Setting New Standards in Strata Management

The strata industry has grown rapidly in the last decade. By 2019, average lots per plan had doubled in four years as more large developments came onto the market.1 While […]

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Macquarie Bank

March 3, 2021

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Ever Evolving Strata Insurance

A Slice of Strata Insurance History BCB celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2021. Starting from humble beginnings in a small Gold Coast office with just four staff, we’re now proud […]

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BCB

March 3, 2021

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The Next Frontier of Construction Confidence – SCA (NSW), DAVID CHANDLER AND THE OBC

Strata Community Association (NSW) and the Office of the Building Commissioner have been working closely on government projects to help foster and re-establish consumer confidence for the building/construction industry in […]

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DAVID CHANDLER AND THE OBC

March 2, 2021

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Advocating for Strata – Driving the Change

The ‘new normal’ for the world is still in crystal ball territory, but other issues will continue to dominate the strata world in the future. In particular, there are two […]

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Kimberley Jonsson

March 2, 2021

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Active Utilities Becomes National Sponsor of SCA

Active Utilities is delighted to be a National Sponsor of the Strata Community Association for 2021. Throughout the year we will be attending member events, conferences and awards, and look […]

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Ben Beck

March 2, 2021

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Digital Twin: a new paradigm of thinking

The distinctions between our digital, physical and biological worlds is blurring, and technology is advancing faster than ever before. Digital Twins are changing the way we design, build, operate and […]

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Richard Simpson, Meta Moto

February 1, 2021

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The Strata Insurance Industry – 2021 and Beyond

As the world continues to deal with the pandemic, 2021 and beyond seems daunting with health, economic and social issues continuing to impact our communities. Obviously much depends on how […]

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CHU

February 1, 2021

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How COVID-19 Affected Your Energy

In 2020, most people were affected by dramatic changes to their lives, businesses, income and working arrangements due to COVID-19. In 2021, the pandemic will continue to have an impact […]

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Strata Energy Services

January 30, 2021

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Creating and Then Protecting Professionalism

Most clients choose a lawyer because they think that they are the best person to look after their problem. However, very few clients have all the information that they would […]

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Jason Carlson, Grace Lawyers

January 30, 2021

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2021: Adapt and Flex to Keep Up with Accelerating Change

2020 was a year many people are glad to put behind them. Despite the frustrations and disruption caused by COVID-19, we’ve also seen some benefits of the global pandemic. It’s […]

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BCB

January 29, 2021

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Is Having a Personal Brand Important in Strata?

When we think of a ‘brand’ we immediately think of products and businesses, but today almost every individual has a personal brand. Whether you are a Strata Manager, a Principal, […]

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Janette Comish, StrataMax

December 17, 2020

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The Debt Collector

I formed my hand into a tightly clenched fist, the veins in my temple began to throb as a single bead of sweat trickled down my brow and dripped effortlessly […]

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Anthony Votano, Premier Strata Management

December 10, 2020

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Red Tape, Remedial Cladding and Compliant Solutions

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 […]

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Fairview Architectural

November 20, 2020

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The Strata Industry can do its bit to save our planet

With Australia still reeling from the disastrous bushfires, many people are feeling powerless and wondering what, if anything, they can do to combat the results of climate change. Climate change […]

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Bobby Lehane, CHU CEO

November 16, 2020

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A Guide to Combustible Cladding

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 […]

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Bruce McKenzie, Sedgwick

November 12, 2020

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The Importance of a Strata App

We certainly see the strata industry slowly adopting new technologies to streamline building operations. Some of these solutions have been around providing new apps for residents while limiting the disruption […]

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Sam Khalef, Managing Director, MYBOS

November 11, 2020