#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
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#Certification #Burwood #Apartments A Burwood development has been put on hold due to a court order. Let’s look at the potential conflicts of interest that the certifiers could be faced with due to common procurement methods. https://youtu.be/DZVZpgH6LM0 References https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5d64c6f7e4b0c3247d71168a
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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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Dodgy Building Certifiers
#Certification #Construction #NSW Dodgy Building Certifiers are leaving a trail of compliance issues in NSW. While there are calls to “Get Tough” on the rogue operators, we still need to look at the conflicts of interest that potentially exist in our approaches to procuring buildings. References Building certifiers leave a trail of chaos https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/building-certifiers-leave-a-trail-of-chaos-20190802-p52ddn.html
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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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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
#Opal #Cracking #Certifier Good Old “Where there is smoke, there is fire!” References Opal tower certifier was previously disciplined by building watchdog https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/opal-tower-certifier-was-previously-disciplined-by-building-watchdog/news-story/8252377b84e0a4cd076874565dcbee73