Category: Industry News

In a recent statement posted on LinkedIn, David Chandler, the NSW Building Commissioner, shed light on a critical issue plaguing the construction industry: the gap between factory-made products and compliant on-site installation. He remarked, ‘’Our experience is that there is a long way between the factory product and compliant installation on-site. Manufacturers do not take… Continue reading Bridging the Gap Between Product Warranty and On-Site Installation

For some Australians, the dream of owning their own home is becoming a nightmare as they deal with the ramifications of poor waterproofing. Fosroc ANZ speaks to industry leader and Managing Director of Waterproof Awareness, Byron Landerou, for his take on the current waterproofing crisis in Australia – what’s caused it and how it can be… Continue reading Tackling water-related building defects: an expert view

Thousands of Victorian balconies are rotting and at risk of collapse. Thousands of balconies on Victoria’s buildings are quietly rotting, at risk of collapse and causing water damage inside homes, according to industry insiders, who warn the state faces a building crisis. Download full article here

Australian homes are experiencing significant water damage and resulting health risks, with many homeowners often unaware of the hidden dangers. For some Australians, the dream of owning their own home is becoming a nightmare as they deal with the ramifications of poor waterproofing.  By Alexander Lewis ABC News. Posted Sun 19 Nov 2023 at 5:09am Sunday 19… Continue reading NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler set to receive more powers to tackle defects

[vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Unfortunately, water ingress is a very common problem. Due to water leaks, there are thousands of homes across Australia left with a range of issues from major extensive and costly structural damage to constant damp and proliferation of mould. by Paul Evans  Immediate Past President – Australian Institute of Waterproofing (AIW) 2016-2022  Managing/Director Findlay-… Continue reading Drenched to the Core: Major Waterproofing Problems Plaguing Residential Homes  

Australian homes are experiencing significant water damage and resulting health risks, with many homeowners often unaware of the hidden dangers. For some Australians, the dream of owning their own home is becoming a nightmare as they deal with the ramifications of poor waterproofing.  At Fosroc ANZ, we are heavily invested in seeing strong waterproofing outcomes… Continue reading Australia’s leaky building crisis – what’s to be done 

A total of 36 owners at an apartment block in Melbourne’s southeast have to cough up more than $2.6 million to replace the water-damaged cladding, an article from The Age reported. This is after years of leaks and water ingress that have left the St. Kilda apartment block severely damaged. The water damage was brought… Continue reading Owners at St Kilda apartment block set to pay $2.6m to fix water-damaged cladding

High-rise apartment owners in Australia are faced with a myriad of building defects, with combustible cladding considered as just the “tip of the iceberg.” Many apartment owners also need to pay to fix some of the widespread problems, brought on by water penetration and incomplete safety systems. An article from Financial Review discusses the crisis… Continue reading Combustible cladding: The hidden water ingress issues

Crown’s harbourside casino tower in Sydney was only built in 2020, but it has already been investigated after a water leak was discovered. The $2.2 billion building became the tallest in Sydney when it opened its doors in December 2020. The tower includes a 350-room hotel, 82 luxury residences, more than a dozen bars and… Continue reading Crown’s one-year-old Sydney tower investigated for possible water leak

The tragedy of the 12-storey Miami apartment collapse brought pressing questions to many in the construction industry. A range of possible causes were considered, from structural defects to environmental influences. What could have triggered the sudden collapse of the 40-year-old block? This article from the BBC has detailed some of the probable causes. The ground… Continue reading Valuable lessons learned from the Miami building collapse