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#Business #Australia #Recession Tradies and small businesses are slowing down as business conditions are worsening. With tradies seen as the canary in the economic coal mine, what does this mean for the economy? References https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-26/business-conditions-worsen-for-small-and-medium-enterprises/11346742?pfmredir=sm
#RealEstate #FOMO #Sydney Domain is warning potential first home buyers to hurry into the Sydney market because prices are about to rise due to the positive property sentiment. Given that consumer and business confidence is low, housing prices are declining, we are in a per capita recession and unemployment is trending up, why should we […]
#Sydney #Construction #Architecture Sydney’s Apartment boom has resulted in “Godzilla” monster apartment developments throughout the city. Using the books “Great Streets” and “A Pattern Language”, let’s look at some design principles and see how they have have been applied to the streets of Mascot. References Great Streets https://amzn.to/2YsORy0 A Pattern Language https://amzn.to/2K7qA7B
#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
#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
#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 […]
#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/
#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 […]
#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/
#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