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The Joshua Apartments Demolition

#Construction #JoshuaApartments #Sydney When the developer of the Joshua Apartments in Sydney didn’t receive a certification from Sydney City Council they went to the private sector. Over a decade, late people are living in a building with compliance issues and an Interim Occupation Certificate. References https://www.smh.com.au/national/residents-at-risk-council-sought-demolition-orders-on-alexandria-block-20190723-p52a1t.html

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ALP (Party) AUSPol Construction

Licencing for Developers

#AusPOL #Development #Construction The ACT Labor Labor Conference has called for the introduction of a licencing scheme for developers. While I appreciate the objecting of providing greater protection for consumers I’m concerned this proposal won’t address the systematic issues in the construction industry. I am also worried that it will act as gatekeeping and restrict […]

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Construction Verve Residences

Verve Residences Flooding

#Verve #Newcastle #Apartments The Verve Residences in Newcastle will not be fully occupied due to flooding from a pressure test. In some ways, it is fortunate that this issue was discovered now rather than years in the future. References https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6276769/water-leak-to-prevent-some-from-moving-into-newcastles-tallest-building/

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Construction

The Toxic Erskineville Apartments

#Toxic #Site #EmptyApartments The SugarCube and HoneyComb Apartments remain empty 12 months after completion because of site contamination fears. While government pontificate about registration and more paperwork they seem to continue to miss the fundamental and systematic issues plaguing our construction industry. References ‘It’s a joke. We can’t go on like this’: fourth block of […]

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Construction Economy

The Polystyrene Cladding Risk

#CladdingBan #Risk #Polystyrene Polystyrene cladding presents a significant fire risk. Let’s look at an example in Melbourne and the difference between Polystyrene and Polyurethane. References MasterWall Garage Doors Sciencing https://sciencing.com/

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Construction

Government to Replace Flammable Cladding

#CladdingBan #ACP #Polyethylene The Victoria Government plans to spend $600 million replacing flammable cladding on 500 buildings. Is this just ignoring the systematic issues in the construction industry and letting the culprits off? References Flammable cladding to be stripped from buildings under Victorian Government plan https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-16/flammable-cladding-removal-fund-victorian-government/11311518?section=business

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Construction

Looking at the Zetland Lofts Drawings

#Zetland #Construction #Evacuated Let’s look at the drawings for the Zetland Lofts and discuss some of the issues that could arise from the box gutter design.

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Construction

Inside the Zetland Lofts

#Zetland #Construction #Evacuated Let’s look inside the Zetland Lofts in order to get a better understanding of the issues facing the owners and occupants. Unfortunately, this isn’t a simple problem. References

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Construction

Avoiding the next Mascot or Opal

#MascotTowers #Construction #Evacuated Let’s look at and discuss some suggestions for buying a lemon and how one can avoid the next Opal or Mascot Towers. References

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Construction

Zetland Apartment Evacuation

Zetland #Construction #Evacuated It has come to light that luxury loft apartments in Sydney have been evacuated and a currently sitting empty. While I understand why people can’t be expected to live in buildings that present a life safety risk, the number of buildings with serious defects points to systematics issues in the industry. I […]