10 REASONS WHY A COMMITTEE MEMBER SHOULD NOT PROJECT-MANAGE MAJOR WORKS On a recent visit to Japan, I made an appointment to see an acclaimed acupuncturist, recommended to me by my GP as a true “healer”. As I laid eagerly on the treatment table trying to make sense of the conversation between my new saviour […]

6TH GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCED: ANDREW SUTTIE – AIRLIE BEACH NEXT WEEK! Strata legislation doesn’t stand still and neither do the responsibilities that come with it. With the Airlie Beach seminar taking place next week, we’re pleased to introduce our sixth guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Andrew Suttie, Director […]

PREPARING FOR UPCOMING ENERGY RATE CHANGES Strata communities across Australia should be aware of upcoming energy rate changes that are expected to impact operating costs in the months ahead. With wholesale electricity prices fluctuating and network costs rising, many providers are forecasting noticeable increases across residential and commercial sectors. What’s Driving the Energy Rate Changes? […]

5 COMMON MISTAKES IN MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS Major maintenance projects are one of the most significant responsibilities faced by strata communities—and often one of the most challenging. Whether it’s repainting, waterproofing, remediation or other capital works, these projects require careful planning, clear decision-making and coordination between multiple stakeholders. Without the right approach, major strata maintenance […]

5TH GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCED: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MAJOR WORKS ACTUALLY BEGIN? Planning a major works is one thing. Delivering it on site is another. We’re pleased to introduce our fifth guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Chris Lethlean, Operations Manager at Buildcheck & Silveira Consultants, who will be joining […]