by Archi-QS | Sep 14, 2022 | Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Latest energy efficiency requirements for new homes in the finalised 2022 National Construction Code and getting to know NatHERS. The National Construction Code 2022 is being released on the 1st of October. New residential dwellings will now be required to achieve the...
by Archi-QS | Feb 25, 2022 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
An expert witness is a person whose level of specialised knowledge or skill and qualifications in a particular field enables them to present their opinion about the facts of a case during legal proceedings. Their role is to provide relevant and impartial evidence in...
by Archi-QS | Dec 8, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Project Remediate is the introduction of a 10-year interest-free loan to applicable owners’ corporations for cladding remediation works. The NSW Government will pay for the interest on the loans on behalf of unit owners to fund and fast-track the removal of high-risk...
by Archi-QS | Dec 3, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
How long will Project Remediate take and what are the steps involved? There is an 11-step streamlined process designed to ensure that the owners corporation is guided along the way and receive quality assurance from every service provider and contractor involved....
by Archi-QS | Nov 30, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The Office of the Building Commissioner has recently provided clarity on the application of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in construction projects. Understanding this is vital, as adherence to industry practices might not necessarily equate to compliance with...
by Archi-QS | Nov 22, 2021 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Asbestos can cause serious illness. The particles can become airborne and easily breathed into the lungs, potentially causing health problems during exposure. Although most fibres breathed in during exposure are removed from your lungs by your body’s natural...
