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SCA are excited to announce the launch of the Respect Pledge. We welcome strata communities to commit to the pledge, and take the first step in creating harmony in strata. […]

Australia’s strata industry is flourishing. The last two decades of growth is equivalent to the previous 40 years, with cumulative rather than cyclical growth, as each release of lots adds […]

For strata buildings, there are a lot of things that need to be surveyed and managed to ensure everyone living in the space is as comfortable as possible. One of […]

Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in any investment property or commercial building. As an area regularly exposed to water, they are also prone to deterioration from simple […]

An Original Essay by John Botha, Director of Highrise Strata Management I write this insight piece based on 14 years direct and continuous experience as a Strata Community Manager and […]

An Original Essay by Rex Wong In the modern world, technology plays a more important role in our lives than ever. The year 2020 has changed many things, including how […]

An Original Essay by Monique Holton 18 months ago, as an owner in strata and before commencing my role as a strata manager, if I had been asked to describe […]

Since the Victorian Government’s five-year cladding rectification program was announced, Victoria has led the way in assisting owners corporations through the complex process of cladding rectification. No other jurisdiction in […]

Painting is more than just protecting, preserving, and prolonging the life of a building or structure. Good paint work creates identities for buildings that are as unique as their architecture. […]

With the rise in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, strata owners need to be prepared for the growth of EVs. The environmental pluses of EVs have also added […]

Many Scientists believe that dinosaurs were wiped out by a mass extinction event, an event so devastating that not even the mighty T-Rex could survive. A giant asteroid crashed the […]

Engaging a great service company can be tricky. There can be unforeseen risks you may inadvertently take on when you select your service providers. Hard working Facility and Strata managers […]

In most automated manufacturing facilities, machines are maintained 24/7 with extensive maintenance routines, advanced analytics systems, and a maintenance crew available onsite. Car stacker systems are no different; but adding […]

Increasingly, the strata world has significant mechanical plant to look after, from HVAC and generators to car stackers and Elevators. When it comes to Elevators here are a few things […]

Is your Owners Corporation not adequately maintaining their investment? More often than not, this is due to inadequate funding. This will likely affect the sale value of the lots and […]

Across three continents Solutions in Engineering strongly push managers of Unit Titles and Incorporated Schemes to make maintenance planning a priority. The future of your buildings lies in how well […]

With the median unit price nudging $610,000 – Sydney’s average is over $800,000. Written by Voltin According to the latest research by the University of New South Wales City Futures […]

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler has warned strata communities against cutting corners in the remediation of older buildings. Mr Chandler has reportedly described the remediation sector as “potentially being bit […]

There has been a lot of discussion about record increases in the price of real estate over the last 12 months, but there is a more pressing issue that strata […]

A practice note issued by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) in January 2016 clarified that a Building Permit is now required when roof replacement works include common upgrades, such as an increase in fall or batten replacement.