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Facade & Building Envelope

September 15, 2026

Combustible Cladding: Vitradual, Fairview & What Compliant Replacement Actually Costs

Combustible cladding in NSW: how to identify ACP, which compliant panels replace it (Vitradual, Vitracore G2, fibre cement), who pays, and what drives cost.

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Waterproofing

July 23, 2026

Why Is My Balcony Leaking? Causes, Costs and What the Repair Actually Involves

Why balconies leak in Sydney strata buildings, who pays, what a proper repair involves and 2026 costs — from a Class 2 DBP-registered remedial builder.

Strata Guides

July 13, 2026

Who Are the Best Remedial Builders in Sydney? How Strata Managers Should Choose

How to choose a remedial builder for your Sydney strata building. DBP registration, strata references, scope transparency — the 7 factors that actually matter.

Compliance & DBP Act

July 11, 2026

The DBP Act Extension to Class 3 and 9c Buildings Has Been Deferred to 2028: What NSW Building Owners Should Know

NSW deferred the DBP Act extension to remedial work on Class 3 and 9c buildings to 1 July 2028. What was deferred, what already applies to Class 2 today, and how to prepare.

Waterproofing

July 8, 2026

Balcony Repairs in Sydney: What Strata Buildings Pay, How Long It Takes, and How to Choose the Right Contractor

Balcony repairs in Sydney strata buildings cost $1,500 to $40,000+ per balcony depending on scope. Learn what defects to look for, realistic timelines, and how to choose a DBP-registered contractor.

Strata & Remedial

July 8, 2026

How Your Remedial Project Is Managed, From Pre-Construction to Handover

How a remedial project is managed from pre-construction to handover: DBP lodgements, ITP hold points, weekly updates, progress claims and warranties.

Strata & Remedial

July 8, 2026

Why Your Building Needs an Engineer Before a Builder

Why an engineer's investigation comes before builder quotes: what it costs, what the report covers, and how it protects your building's budget.

Facade

July 8, 2026

What to Expect During Your Building's Facade Remediation

What facade remediation means for residents: months of scaffold, the loudest phases, privacy during works, and the sequence from setup to handover.

Waterproofing

July 8, 2026

What to Expect During Your Building's Waterproofing Works

A resident's guide to waterproofing works: the 8–14 week timeline, door removal and hoarding, flood testing, and how finished areas are handed back.

Concrete & Structural

July 8, 2026

What to Expect During Your Building's Concrete Repairs

What concrete repairs involve for residents: breakout noise, exclusion zones, the seven-step repair sequence, who pays, and what happens after handover.

Strata Guides

July 1, 2026

Strata Defect Rectification in Sydney: How to Go from Engineer's Report to Completed Repairs

Your strata building has a defect report — now what? Learn the 5-stage rectification process, how to evaluate contractors, what it costs, and how NSW law shapes your options. Updated for July 2026 SBBIS and DBP Act changes.

Facade

June 30, 2026

Masonry Repair for Sydney Strata Buildings: How to Assess Damage and Choose the Right Fix

Learn how to identify masonry damage in Sydney strata buildings, understand repair options and costs, and evaluate contractor quotes. A strata committee's guide to repointing, brick replacement, and crack stitching.

Concrete & Structural

June 24, 2026

Concrete Restoration in Sydney: What Strata Buildings Need to Know in 2026

Concrete restoration for Sydney strata buildings: the 5-stage process, costs from $100K–$1.5M+, how it differs from patch repair, and why it saves your building money long-term.

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