Non-compliant cladding is spreading to the suburbs
March 1, 2019Nine more types of cladding have been added to the list of non-compliant cladding. The new alert will affect an unknown number of construction dwellings. This also includes single-story family homes. These buildings may have not been affected previously however they now may not be
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Cladding Update
February 25, 2019The Queensland Government have developed ‘Safer Buildings’ to identify buildings in Queensland that potentially have combustible cladding. In Queensland, the owners of the buildings may be required to register their building and complete the combustible cladding checklist. Who Needs to Register? You are required to
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Top 5 Commercial Cleaning Issues
February 1, 2019At Star Building Management Services we specialise in delivering second to none service in facilities management, project management, cleaning, refurbishment, landscaping and architecture. At Star BMS your investment is regularly maintained. We employ staff who produce a high-quality cleaning service. This will assist in preventing
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Top 5 Overlooked Common Property Maintenance Issues
November 14, 2018Whether it is a townhouse complex or a high rise building, the Body Corporate (or Owners Corporation) is responsible for good repair and maintenance of the property. But do you know there are hidden repair and maintenance items that, if overlooked, can cost your community
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Why You Need A Sinking Fund Forecast – Qld
November 13, 2018One of the benefits of living in a Body Corporate is the fact that everyone contributes their fair share to the future upkeep of the property. This is done through a regular drip of savings. In Queensland, it is called a Sinking Fund; In New
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Why You Need CapEx Fund Forecast – NSW
November 13, 2018One of the benefits of living in an Owners Corporation is the fact that everyone contributes their fair share to the future upkeep of the property. This is done through a regular drip of savings. In Queensland, it is called a Sinking Fund; In New
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Why You Need A Maintenance Fund Forecast – Vic
November 13, 2018One of the benefits of living in an Owners Corporation is the fact that everyone contributes their fair share to the future upkeep of the property. This is done through a regular drip of savings. In Queensland, it is called a Maintenance Fund; In New
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Work Safety Is Everyone’s Business – Victoria
October 16, 2018Safety is everyone’s business. And as a Committee Member on an Owners Corporation you may have additional legal responsibilities you may not be aware of. Those duties include keeping up to date with, and adhering to, all applicable laws. This includes planning; building; fire and
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Work Safety Is Everyone’s Business – NSW
October 16, 2018Safety is everyone’s business. And as a Committee Member on an Owners Corporation you may have additional legal responsibilities you may not be aware of. Those duties include keeping up to date with, and adhering to, all applicable laws. This includes planning; building; fire and
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Work Safety Is Everyone’s Business – Qld
October 16, 2018Safety is everyone’s business. And as a Committee Member on a Body Corporate, you may have additional legal responsibilities that you may not be aware of. Work Health & Safety laws apply to any Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU). This means that if,
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