The recent floods act as a reminder to have your emergency plan in place for your body corporate. The strong storms and subsequent flooding events of the last week have provided a timely reminder as to the importance of having an emergency plan in
Read moreGood communication is key in any relationship, but with your body corporate management and maintenance there are a number of relationships to manage and many of these relationships do not get the opportunity to develop before they are tested, so ensuring good communication should be
Read moreKeeping your common property well maintained has numerous benefits, some more obvious than others. It is certainly more pleasant to live in a property whose gardens and grounds are cared for and whose internal common parts are clean and tidy. Bringing common property in to
Read moreWe are delighted to announce the arrival of Alisha Magri who joined the Star BMS team at the end of September. Alisha has a wealth of facilities management and project management experience and she has adopted her initial management portfolio of Brisbane offices with gusto.
Read moreA couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to present at the Living in Strata Trade Show in Brisbane on our general recommendations for bodies corporate dealing with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The first question I was asked in the Q&A
Read moreAs Work Health & Safety consultants across South East Queensland, Star BMS has the opportunity to get under the skin of a large number of bodies corporate. Whilst the standard of upkeep of most of our clients’ properties is very high, there have been a
Read moreWhilst your body corporate manager looks after the administration of your building, a facilities manager ensures the proper management and maintenance of your building’s fabric, plant and machinery. There are two reasons a body corporate will find a facilities manager valuable: When the members of
Read moreIt is important to understand the different ways in which a body corporate can be managed in order to make the best decision for your strata community. Facilities Management This can be the most cost-effective way to manage a building as the facilities manager often
Read moreThe Work Health & Safety Act 2011 continues to create controversy and confusion. Accusations have been thrown in recent weeks about incorrect advice being given by certain advisors and representative bodies. Who is providing the best advice? At the moment, no one can be certain, so stay on
Read moreAre you confused about the Work Health & Safety Act 2011? You Should Be. Just have a read of these 3 confusing issues below. But relax, we have also explained them! A residential body corporate is specifically exempted from being a Person Conducting Business or
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