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#Electricity #Apartments #HeiseSays Integrated networks are potentially costing apartment dwellers significantly more for their utilities, but at least the developers saved money. References Residents in apartment buildings slugged thousands to change power companies https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-25/residents-in-apartments-slugged-thousands-to-change-power-supply/10029842
#Construction #Reinforcing #HeiseSays 1100 building in New Zealand has missing reinforcing of structural issues. References Widespread defective or missing concrete or reinforcing steel revealed https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/400919/widespread-defective-or-missing-concrete-or-reinforcing-steel-revealed?fbclid=IwAR2twuuUTM6PH30KhMjoivOOC1nA3rPifC8R1M7pYngYEGAP_SP9PJltn-0 A tale of two steels: Auckland’s Seascape vs Wellington’s Dixon St project https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/378085/a-tale-of-two-steels-auckland-s-seascape-vs-wellington-s-dixon-st-project
#Construction #Solutions #HeiseSays In the first episode of Solutions, let’s look at a solution for the current lack of confidence and potential corruption in Australia’s construction industry. References
#Construction #KingstonPlace #Collapse #HeiseSays The Government has stepped in to mitigate a potential collapse at Kingston Place in Canberra. References Morris Construction refuses to perform emergency work on Kingston Place apartments https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-11/morris-construction-defies-rectification-order-on-kingston-place/11591372?section=business Morris refuses to address Kingston apartment defects, forcing ACT govt to do work https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6431022/morris-refuses-to-fix-kingston-apartment-defects-forcing-act-govt-to-step-in/
#FlammableCladding #SouthAustralia #Construction #HeiseSays 30 Buildings in South Australia have been found at high risk due to flammable cladding. References ‘Extreme risk’ identified in SA buildings due to combustible cladding
#OttoRosebury #Balcony #Economy #HeiseSays Balconies at the Otto Rosebury are defective, with the body corporate letting only three people occupy them at a time. References https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/company-behind-opal-tower-fiasco-caught-up-in-new-building-defect-row/news-story/b356707b79f507a377b339a71a5b2f22
#NCC #Construction #Australia The Australian Building Code Board is making out of cycle changes to the National Construction Code as a response to the Shergold Weir Report. References NCC 2019 Amendment 1 Public Comment Draft https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/ncc-2019-amendment-1/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=f95867adcc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_09_05_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-f95867adcc-52874419
#Construction #Defects #Fire Fire protection defects might be the next Australian construction issue facing the industry. References Builder claims he was sacked for pointing out fire safety defecthttps://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/builder-claims-he-was-sacked-for-pointing-out-fire-safety-defect-20190717-p5283f.html?fbclid=IwAR1qxtIcp78k0zdCPUdekxAs_YGBftJVuDQKgRUH-uBGm_565Fu12M5k6bs
#Construction #Perth #Sinking The Perth Convention Centre is Sinking. Yes, sinking. References The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is sinking and it will cost more than $10 million to repairhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-18/perth-convention-centre-car-park-sinking-as-subsidence-worsens/11524050
#Construction #Employment #Economy Jobs in the construction section have crashed. References Construction jobs losses likely to push unemployment higher and interest rates lowerhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-15/construction-job-losses-to-raise-unemployment-cut-interest-rates/11510298?section=business