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Construction Frankston Apartments

Frankston Apartments Certifier Suspended

#Certification #Construction #Australia The Building Certifier responsible for the Frankston Apartments have been suspended by VBA. While he plans to fight his suspension, looking at some of his previous disciplinary action I’m more worried about the slow response of the Victorian Building Authority. References Building authority suspends surveyor over flammable cladding on Frankston apartments https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-19/surveyor-suspended-over-frankston-flammable-cladding-apartments/11428314?section=business

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Construction Economy

Apartment Demand Crashes

#Development #Apartments #Australia Developers are admitting that demand for Apartments is waining as buyer become warier following recent defect issues in the media. References Australia’s top developers acknowledge impact on potential buyers after Opal, Mascot Towers apartment defect news https://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-top-developers-acknowledge-impact-on-potential-buyers-after-opal-mascot-towers-apartment-defect-news-869967/

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Real Estate

Sydney Apartment Owners Encouraged to Sell

#RealEstate #Sydney #Property Property Analysts are encouraging apartment owners to sell because of recent issues in the construction sector. Simply scaremongering or sound advice? References

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Construction

Dodgy Apartment Architects

#Architects #Construction #NSW With Universal calls for greater registration of professionals in NSW as the panacea cure for all issues, let’s look at an example of a registered professional from NSW. References https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/western-sydney-architect-barred-from-practice-over# Heise Games

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Construction Economy The Ralan Group

Ralan Group Spent Everyone’s Deposits

#RalanGroup #Employment #Recession It appears that the Ralan Group may have spent the deposits of people who purchased off the plan. References Most off-plan deposits for Ralan units ‘have been spent’ https://www.realestate.com.au/news/most-offplan-deposits-for-ralan-units-have-been-spent/

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Construction Economy

Unit Developer Ralan Group Collapses

#RalanGroup #Development #RalanCollapse Sydney Unit Developer Ralan Group has collapsed, entering voluntary administration, with $500 million worth of outstanding debt. With unfinished projects, one has to worry about how this will affect tradies, material suppliers and people who have purchased off the plan. References Major Sydney unit developer The Ralan Group collapses during apartment downturn […]

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Construction

Altitude Apartments Sewerage Leak

#Construction #Altitude #Sydney Residents have been evacuated from the Altitude Apartments because of a sewerage leak. While it is sad for the occupants who have had to leave their home it is good that the management responded so promptly. References Sewage leak forces residents to evacuate Sydney apartment building https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/sewage-leak-forces-residents-to-evacuate-sydney-apartment-building/news-story/a11e73fec7be451e4b47c34bbf8a38b0

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Construction

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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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 […]