Insights and News
The Vital Role of Child Lock Safety Audits in Australia
Did you know that on average, each year, up to 10 children are admitted on hospitals after falling from a window in NSW? To remediate that and decrease this statistic, in 2018 the window locks became mandatory as per the Strata Schemes Management...
How Can We Help You as a Developer?
Building a new development is always a big endeavour and involves many steps and stakeholders. Each stage of the process is full of requirements, documentation, and it’s important to know how the whole process happens so you can plan yourself for...
Planning Reform for Council Cost Reports: Everything You Need to Know
The NSW Government has remodelled the method for estimating development costs, aiming to simplify and increase transparency. These revisions are based on recommendations outlined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption's Operation Dasha...
Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023: Key Highlights
We’re excited to share the latest development in building legislation: the recent passage of the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. This bill represents a significant stride by the NSW Government towards enhancing standards in the building...
What is a Dilapidation Report and Why Might You Need One?
Building or renovating properties can get tricky, especially with neighbours nearby. Construction and demolition work on one property may indirectly cause damage to a neighbouring property. To avoid any legal disputes later on, it’s advisable to...
Expert Witness Report: Why and When Engage a Quantity Surveyor?
During any phase of a project, if a developer finds themselves in disagreement with their head contractor, they have the option to engage a Quantity Surveyor to prepare an Expert Witness Report for an impartial assessment during litigation. There...