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Strata Schemes Annual Reporting
As of 1 May 2022, under the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021, all NSW Strata Schemes are required to submit one annual report per calendar year to the Strata Hub portal. A $3 administration fee per lot will also be...
The most common serious building defects in NSW
The most common serious building defects in NSW: At Archi-QS, we are qualified building inspectors for Stage 3 and 5 of the Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme since its’ inception in July 2018. Whilst undertaking these projects, we are...
Quantity Surveying Visionaries: Samuel Star
Visionaries: Samuel Star (Archi-QS Founder and Principal) has been published in the June-August 2022 Built Environment Economist. With over 30 years of accumulated knowledge and experience in the quantity surveying industry, Samuel is undeniably a...
New Requirements in the 2022 NCC and Knowing NatHERS
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...
The Department of Fair Trading NSW has introduced the Building Work Levy!
“The Building Work Levy” has been implemented on the 4th of July 2022, to fund the NSW building reforms to amplify the standards of Class 2 Buildings. This is done by applying additional measures in the design and building works of Class 2...
Did you know that Samuel is an Expert Witness?
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...