There is growing realisation that the quality of construction in Australia is not up to scratch. This is evident from the increasing insurance liability claims, by owners and occupiers, for defective cladding, water penetration, poor workmanship and fire risk.
As a result, the Government has stepped in with reforms around Building Codes and stricter penalties for non compliance. At the same time, these issues have also resulted in a burgeoning “remedial” industry, which has been increasing since the 1990’s.
Remedial work is expensive and differs from new construction, due, in part, because buildings are (often) occupied during the repair process. This is particularly true with medium and high rise buildings.
Common difficulties involved in remedial work include limited internal access, use of lifts with load restrictions requiring access by owners, external access requiring scaffolding & internal hoists and matching new surfaces and finishes with existing. Add in relocation of residents while repair work is undertaken, along with compliance issues, and it’s not hard to appreciate how costs for this type of work can spiral out of control.
This webinar brings together these issues, with a focus on what goes wrong during construction and how architects, builders, trades and suppliers can work together to minimise defects. It considers the early design issues and decisions that lead to building faults, including outdated building solutions, codes applied as the minimum standard, inappropriate material selection and, of course, the overriding problem – price before quality
Our expert presenters will provide insight into key steps to take to make sure the next remedial project achieves the intended result, with a focus on preparation and detailing, as well as design and compliance.
The webinar will consider some of the following: |