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Australasian Strata Insights 2020

City Futures Research Centre, Faculty of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney We recently published the second edition of our report on the strata sector in Australia and can tell you that […]

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Hazel Easthope, Sian Thompson, Alistair Sisson

August 19, 2020

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A Day in My Shoes

You don’t know a person until you walk a day in their shoes. My shoes connect me to what I do and tell a lot about me as a Strata […]

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Tahlia Puck

August 18, 2020

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What COVID-19 Means to Your Strata Insurance

Strata owners are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their properties. The uncertainty of the virus on the economic future of Australia has put added pressure on an already weakening […]

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CHU

August 5, 2020

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Combustible Cladding: What Building Owners Need to Know in Queensland

Under the Queensland Government’s Safer Buildings program, if you are the owner of a building that may contain potentially combustible cladding, you will need to engage a Registered Professional Engineer […]

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Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland

August 4, 2020

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Connecting and supporting premises across Australia is our priority

For most Australians, the nbn network has become the primary channel for work, study, entertainment, socialising and maintaining contact with the outside world. As of right now, more than 95 […]

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July 29, 2020

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Managing Risk to Help Create Change

The last few months have highlighted the fragility of our world. We’ve realised the direct effect our actions have on our environment and how humanity is the catalyst of change. […]

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BCB

July 28, 2020

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As Strata Manager, Where Do You Start?

There is no doubt that the wave of electric vehicles is well and truly underway. As the numbers of electric vehicles in our community increases, the need for electric vehicle […]

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Strata Energy Services

July 27, 2020

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Sustainability in Strata: What Does it Mean and What Changes Can You Make?

Sustainability in strata is a hot topic at the moment but what does it mean and how can you as a resident of a strata scheme do anything about it. […]

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Grace Lawyers

July 24, 2020

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ACT State Recap – Winter 2020

On 2 July 2020, the ACT Government extended the state of emergency introduced in May by Minister Gentleman, which enabled strata meetings to be attended by alternative means (such as […]

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Chris Miller, SCA (ACT) President

July 23, 2020

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TAS Recap – Winter 2020

Meetings The Strata titles Act (1998) requires that strata owners’ meetings are held annually and to comply Tasmanian Strata Managers are holding meetings by Zoom, phone, mail, email or a […]

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Nigel Burridge, SCA (TAS) President

July 15, 2020

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SA State Recap – Winter 2020

As we move out of the recent pandemic, it is an excellent time that we acknowledge how we faced the challenge of becoming agile and effective in providing an excellent […]

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Joshua Baldwin, SCA (SA) President

July 7, 2020

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Digital Transformation of the Building Management Sector

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 […]

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July 1, 2020

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The culture trap – the undervaluing of great people management (SCA (NSW) ESSAY 2020 WINNER)

As it entered ‘shots’ time at Friday drinks, a senior manager loudly bellowed “How good is our culture! Everyone is here!”. The then 22-year-old me was there and was loving […]

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Damien Excell – Bright & Duggan

June 26, 2020

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NZ Recap – Winter 2020

I’m sure no matter where you are in the world, like me, the last few months have been a whirlwind both personally and professionally. We have burst bubbles, navigated unchartered […]

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Joanne Barreto, SCA (NZ) President

June 16, 2020

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WA State Recap – Winter 2020

The last three months have easily been the most challenging to navigate through since I stepped into the role as President four years ago. In saying this, I have been […]

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Scott Bellerby, SCA (WA) President

June 11, 2020

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NSW State Recap – Winter 2020

With a semblance of familiarity creeping back into our lives as Public Health Orders have continued to ease restrictions imposed due to COVID-19; we’re proud of the hurdles SCA (NSW), […]

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Chris Duggan, SCA (NSW) President

June 10, 2020

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QLD State Recap – Winter 2020

As we move towards the new normal, it is important to look back and appreciate what we have learned and the obstacles we have been able to overcome. As the […]

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James Nickless SCA (Qld) President

June 5, 2020

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When Workmanship Looks the Same, but is Very Different

The Windowline way At first glance workmanship can look the same, but it can be very different indeed. Especially when it comes to window and doors installation. In fact, in […]

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May 20, 2020

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What is a Certified Strata Cleaning Company?

What is a Certified Strata Cleaning Company? A certified strata cleaning company is specialised in all aspects of Strata Cleaning. All employers are required to provide training in how to […]

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Fast Facilities Property Services

May 15, 2020

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VIC State Recap – Winter 2020

Strata Community Australia (VIC), SCA (VIC), has successfully transitioned to the new normal created through the impact of COVID-19 and has, like so many of our members adapted to the […]

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Peter Scott, SCA (VIC) President

April 29, 2020