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#Lacrosse #Cladding #Fire We look at an article about the recent ruling concerning the Lacrosse Tower Cladding Fire court case in which owners were awarded over $5.7 Million Dollars. I then read through portions of the judgement to understand why the Architect, Building Surveyor and Fire Engineer had to pay damages to the Builder under […]
#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. References 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 References WSP’S APPROVED […]
#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 References 22.02.19 OPAL TOWER FINAL REPORT CONFIRMS CAUSE OF STRUCTURAL DEFECTS https://www.batessmart.com/bates-smart/media/newsroom/opal-tower/
#OpalTower #Icon #Failure The final report of the Opal Tower Investigation has been released and we look at an initial ABC article. The good news is that Opal is bringing the systematic failures in our construction industry to light. Read More: Why Buildings Stand Up https://amzn.to/2stNb5O Why Buildings Fall Down Why Structures Fail https://amzn.to/2RqpREZ References […]
Part One – Executive Summary Part one in my series reading through the 2018 Building Confidence Shergold Weir report about improving the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia. In part one we read the Forward and Executive Summary. Part Two – Background and Introduction Part two in […]
#OpalTower #Icon #Failure We look at an article about proposed changes to the NSW Construction Industry recommended by the Shergold Weir Report and the Opal Tower Failure, which includes the registration of builders and engineers. I also look at the process of searching for a builder’s license and Engineer’s registration in Queensland as an example […]
#OpalTower #Icon #Failure Watching some clips from the Opal Tower Design Excellence Competition presentation by Architect BatesSmart and hosted by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats. Given that this presentation was filled on the 19th of September, before any issues with the building, it is surprising that it was released a few days […]
Is the Government a co developer of Opal Tower? #OpalTower #Icon #Failure Will the government ever learn? References Taxpayer risks mount for Opal Tower fallout https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/taxpayer-risks-mount-for-opal-tower-fallout-20190202-p50vbd.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&fbclid=IwAR39-wu_QQ3pomtY75FICNMK07LWHrd4eJV6df_P7Me9oSpVgrPGh7-L0-g#Echobox=1549221890
People Refuse to return to Opal Tower #OpalTower #Icon #Failure Do you think they should return? https://youtu.be/QB_rvmQ1xjc References Opal Tower Residents Refuse To Move Back In https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a190127pjb/opal-tower-residents-refuse-to-move-back-in-20190127?fbclid=IwAR3GWFLVR8ye-awgddBJkObX_a1njOgGK8rbMHZ2PA3ziRr3MzOgpdVgAjY Vendors selling units in Opal Tower left in limbo as buyers offer as little as $1 https://www.realestate.com.au/news/vendors-selling-units-in-opal-tower-left-in-limbo-as-buyers-offer-as-little-as-1/?fbclid=IwAR106cY4uhLz6FoUlWtRYdACWZ3uzWjjV5JPndo5hKohfXVnNfBciPhEWwM