Adding to the conversation
#Opal #Sirius #Tender Process
Today we look at the 169 apartments empty Apartments in Opal Tower. Then we look at the tender process for the development of the $500 million Sirius public housing block in NSW. Why are there no Australian backed groups? Wouldn’t the multiplier effect be greater if the funding for the project was from Australian sources?
In Sydney’s Opal Tower, 169 apartments remain empty almost four months after evacuation
Sirius bidders kept in the dark
#CBUS #CollinsArch #PrecastIssues
Work has been halted on CBUS’s Collins Arch project at 447 Collins Street in Melbourne because of Pre-Cast Column issues. Given recent events at Opal Tower, it is not surprising that people are concerned.
Precast column movement concerns
https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/investment-strategy/property-news-and-insights/97069-precast-column-movement-concerns-stops-work-at-cbus-447-collins-street-pantscaper-twin-tower-project.html
China’s strangest buildings, from pairs of pants to ping-pong bats
#Opal #UNSW #Strata
I look at an article from UNSW outlining a new ARC Linkage Grant project that aims to address the severe and growing concern about building quality issues in the multi-unit housing sector. I wonder if they will look at the procurement methodology for all of the buildings they review?
After Opal Tower: UNSW researchers to investigate major building defects
#Opal #ApartmentLiving #Strata
I look at an opinion piece by Jimmy Thomson from the Australian Financial Review with advice about finding the perfect Apartment Block. Given the drop in consumer confidence following Opal Tower everyone is going to be extra vigilant.
How to spot a perfectly managed apartment block
https://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/how-to-spot-a-perfectly-managed-apartment-block-20190319-p515j0
#OpalTower #Icon #Failure
I look at Engineers Australia’s response to the Opal Tower Disaster and the various government responses.
Events like Opal Tower are shaping the future of engineering and that isn’t a good thing
#RoyalCommission #Construction #Australia
I look at recent calls by the Builders Collective for a Royal Commission into our Building Industry and learn about the powers of a Royal Commission.
Read More:
Why Buildings Stand Up
https://amzn.to/2stNb5O
Why Buildings Fall Down Why Structures Fail
https://amzn.to/2RqpREZ
‘Appalling failures’: call for building industry royal commission
#Hammurabi #BuildingCode #Babylon
I look at the aspects of Hammurabi’s Code of Laws that relate to construction and ask the question, “Should Australia adopt these codes?”
Hammurabi, King of Babylon
http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/MiddleEast/Hammurabi.html
007. Babil (ancient: Babylon)
https://www.cemml.colostate.edu/cultural/09476/iraq05-007.html
The Oldest Code of Laws in the World by King of Babylonia Hammurabi
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/17150/17150-h/17150-h.htm
#Elara #Construction #Failure
I look at the Elara Apartment disaster in which owners have an estimated $19 million repair build due to shoddy construction work. Opal Tower is shining a light on questionable construction practices in Australia, but sadly owners seem to be the people paying.
Elara apartment owners lose Federal Court compensation bid
#OpalTower #Icon #Failure
I look at WSP’s response to the Final Report regarding the Opal Tower Failure. Looks like the project was procured via a design and construction methodology with changes made to the approved engineering design.
Read More:
Why Buildings Stand Up
https://amzn.to/2stNb5O
Why Buildings Fall Down Why Structures Fail
https://amzn.to/2RqpREZ
WSP’S APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION DESIGN MEETS NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
https://www.wsp.com/en-AU/news/2019/wsps-design-meets-code
#OpalTower #Icon #Failure
I look at the response to the Final Report released by the Architect of the Opal Tower, Bates Smart
Read More:
Why Buildings Stand Up
https://amzn.to/2stNb5O
Why Buildings Fall Down Why Structures Fail
https://amzn.to/2RqpREZ
22.02.19
OPAL TOWER
FINAL REPORT CONFIRMS CAUSE OF STRUCTURAL DEFECTS
https://www.batessmart.com/bates-smart/media/newsroom/opal-tower/