Tag: Construction

Darwin’s Non-Compliant Buildings

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 08/08/2019

#Darwin #Construction #Non-Compliant Several buildings in Darwin and surrounding suburbs have been discovered to have structural non-compliant issues. Should the department have made their investigation public so prospective buyers could have been informed? References NT Government knew of structural flaws in Darwin buildings, but didn’t tell owners https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-08/nt-government-units-non-compliant-15-months-didnt-tell-owners/11392584

Tags Australia, Australian Construction, Compliance, Confidence, Construction, Darwin, Mascot, National Construction Code, NCC, Non-Compliant, NT, Opal, Structural Issues

Construction Social Justice Socialism

The Socialist Parties Solution to the Construction Industry

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 08/08/2019

#Australia #Development #Construction Let’s critique the Socialist Party of Australia’s response to the decline in construction confidence. The idea of nationalising dodgy developers is really going to socialise the loss. References

Tags Building Certification, Construction, Development, Fire Cladding, Government Involvement, Mascot, Opal, Property, Property Speculation, Real Estate, Sydney, Zetland

Construction Mascot Towers

$10 Million Mascot Towers Repair Bill

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 04/08/2019

#MascotTowers #Construction #Repair The Mascot Tower Repair bill is now estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. This means that unit owners may be required to pay up to $100,000 each in an environment in which the banks won’t lend to them. We need to start thinking about alternative approaches and solutions to the issues […]

Tags Australia, Construction, Development, Evacuation, Mascot, Mascot Towers, Off-The Plan, Property, Real Estate, Repair, Sales, Sydney

Construction

Dodgy Apartment Architects

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 03/08/2019

#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

Tags Apartments, APE, Architect, Australia, Certification, Code Issues, Compliance, Construction, Developers, NSW, Registration, Signing Off, The Board

Construction Property

Dodgy Building Certifiers

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 03/08/2019

#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

Tags Australia, Certification, Code Issues, Compliance, Construction, NSW, The Board

Australia 108 Construction

Dodgy Construction at Australia 108 leads to creaking

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 03/08/2019

#Defects #Australia108 #Australia The Australia 108 Apartment in Melbourne making loud creaking noises due to incorrect construction techniques. A foreshadowing? References https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/incorrect-construction-techniques-behind-loud-creaking-in-melbourne-high-rise-20190730-p52c5q.html?fbclid=IwAR131U_EP5r2uBJ74btWgV1Gzn2zxGKaLyMEVno6u-58lQctM7SNVJtTdks

Tags Australia, Canada, Construction, Creking, Economic Crash, Economic Fall, Hosuing, housing bubble, housing crash, Melbourne, Melbourne108, New Zealand, Noise, Property, Recession, Sound, Sydney

Construction Economy

100,000 Construction Sector Job Losses

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 02/08/2019

#Construction #Employment #Recession Economists are predicted that 100,000 construction jobs are set to be lost. This will certainly have an impact on the wider economy and our unemployment rate. References https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2019/07/30/building-approvals-decline-construction-jobs/

Tags 100000 Job Loss, Australia, Builders, Construction, Development, Recession, Tradies, Unemployment

Construction Economy

Australian Unit Developers Crashing

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 02/08/2019

#Construction #Development #Recession Australian Developers are starting to crash and this will have ripple effects throughout the economy. Construction jobs are at risk and yet people are still suggesting we should rush off and buy off the plan? References Construction industry cracks showing as Ralan Group goes under https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-01/construction-industry-cracks-showing-as-major-developer-falls/11374464

Tags Australia, Construction, Development, Melbourne, Property Development, Ralan Group, Recession, Stellar Group, Sydney, Unit Development

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Defects at the Johnson Building

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 30/07/2019

#Brisbane #Defects #Construction Construction Defects in the Johnson Building in Brisbane has kept a family out of their home for two years. Let’s look at this example and my suggestions for reducing the risk of defects not being rectified during the defects liability period due to body corporate ineptitude. References Brisbane luxury apartment defects force […]

Tags Australia, Brisbane, Construction, Defects, Johnson, Johnson Building

Construction Economy

The Tradies Silicosis Epidemic

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 30/07/2019

#Silicosis #Tradies #Construction An epidemic of silicosis is starting to kill young stonemasons. Will this be our generation’s version of the asbestos disaster? References ‘Moment my world came tumbling down’: Silent silicosis epidemic killing young tradies https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/moment-my-world-came-tumbling-down-silent-silicosis-epidemic-killing-young-tradies/news-story/194eff8d8a3cdb574babc2e92e426fbf

Tags Construction, Next James Hardie, Silicosis, Stonemason, Trade Issues, Tradies