Insights and News
Sydney Trams in Review
Sydney Trams on George Street have caused so many disruptions during their construction, and this year we have been rewarded with a mostly functioning system, that has transformed this arterial road. Sydney CBD has become an unbearable web of...
Cost Summary Reports for NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports for NSW Councils: The very first milestone of most new building projects is the approval of the development application (DA) by Council. The DA is a comprehensive collection of documents and reports required for the application...
Asbestos in Australia 2020
Asbestos is a natural mineral that contains excellent durability, fire resistance, and insulating properties. It was popular to use in construction and across a range of other industries between the 1940s and 1980s. Exposure to asbestos can cause...
Tax Depreciation Schedules for Developers Turning into Landlords
Tax Depreciation Schedules for Developers Turning into Landlords: While the build-to-rent (BTR) sector has already established its position in the property markets of countries such as the UK, Canada, and the US, the Australian market is slowly...
Consult a Quantity Surveyor: Changes to Security of Payments Regulations
Consult a Quantity Surveyor: Changes to Security of Payments Regulations The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020 (NSW) (New Regulation) commenced on 1 September 2020. The New Regulation, which up until 1 March...