Understanding Hot Water Systems
Hot water is essential to daily life in an apartment or home. Choosing a system involves more than comparing equipment. You also need to consider demand,…
Why Is My Roof Still Not Fixed? – Insurance & Maintenance Delays Explained
A roof repair can take time when insurance decisions, contractor availability, construction demand and approval requirements overlap. This can be…
Managing Water Leaks in a Strata Property
A water leak can damage finishes, furniture and electrical equipment, while also affecting neighbouring lots and common property. Acting early can help…
Your Maintenance Strategy is Costing You a Fortune
Picture this: You’re sitting in yet another body corporate committee meeting, staring at a repair quote that’s made everyone’s jaw drop. The roof that “looked fine” six months ago now needs $50,000 worth of emergency work. Sound familiar? If you’ve been on a committee, you may have already lived this nightmare. That innocent-looking water stain […]
Draincare: Water Metering
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the cost of nearly everything has been going up. From fuel to electricity, used cars to lettuce, our living expenses are spiralling. Whilst this article is won’t save you on these household expenses, keeping your water bill under control can be something that is worth a shot. […]
Installing Water Meters: FAQs
Owners and committees often have questions about how water usage is charged and how water meters can be installed. There are a number of issues to consider if a body corporate is looking at installing individual water meters. The following information answers some of the frequently asked questions about water usage and charges, installing individual […]
Draincare: Water Metering
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the cost of nearly everything has been going up. From fuel to electricity, used cars to lettuce, our living expenses are spiralling. Whilst this article is won’t save you on these household expenses, keeping your water bill under control can be something that is worth a shot. […]
CHU: How AI and Drone Technology is Transforming the Strata Industry
The strata industry is changing. Strata owners are demanding quick, excellent service and Insurers and Underwriters are asking for more detailed and higher-quality building information. These factors coupled with the ongoing issues around building maintenance and defect management has forced many industry providers to revolutionise their service offering. To tackle these growing demands around building […]
Construction and Maintenance Costs Set to Rise
Construction costs are rising. Shortages of building materials and labour have increased the price of national residential construction by 7.3 per cent over the past year, the highest annual growth rate in more than 16 years. Corelogic research director Tim Lawless said the surge in construction pricing had been uniformly driven by an inability to […]