Strata Professional

The most comprehensive look into strata insurance undertaken in Australia – A data-driven holistic understanding of strata insurance – has been released. Compiled by one of Australia’s leading strata researchers […]

A lot of companies tend to shy away from bad reviews from customers, but I believe it is extremely important to learn from them and engage with customers, so that […]

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.

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 […]

Now in its sixth year, the SCA (Qld) Strata Community Awards for Excellence give recognition to the work of body corporate managers and their successes in keeping the real estate […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When we start talking about professional standards in professions, mature professions that have well ingrained professional standards likely spring to mind first. Think teacher registration, medical licensing and practice certificates […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Zealand apartment owners are expected to launch legal action The combustible cladding crisis is being felt across the ditch as owners of buildings clad in combustible aluminium panels are […]

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, […]

Brisbane inner city rooftops are going green SCA (QLD) have applauded a proposed amendment to the Brisbane City Plan that will promote more rooftop gardens on inner city apartment buildings. […]