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  • Industry News

    Bridging the Gap Between Product Warranty and On-Site Installation

    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…

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    Tackling water-related building defects: an expert view

    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…

  • Industry News

    Rotting balcony crisis looms as ‘next big problem’ for Victorian homes

    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

  • Industry News

    NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler set to receive more powers to tackle defects

    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…

  • Industry News

    Australia’s leaky building crisis – what’s to be done 

    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…

  • Past Events

    Construction & Waterproofing in 2023 and Beyond

    It’s Back with MORE! Join us for an exciting event focusing on the future of construction and waterproofing. Discover the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that will shape…

  • Past Events

    Construction & Waterproofing in 2023 and Beyond

    It’s Back! Sydney and Melbourne for 2023 Construction & Waterproofing in 2023 and beyond brings together a range of experts from across the construction industry with unique contributions…

  • Industry News

    Owners at St Kilda apartment block set to pay $2.6m to fix water-damaged cladding

    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…