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REGISTRATIONS CLOSED Following a successful programme of industry seminars and events in 2016, Kreisson will be launching the 2017 Seminar Programme with featured presenter Professor Andrew Harris. Andrew leads Laing O¹Rourke’s global centre of excellence, which aims to transform the company¹s capabilities through innovation, R&D and enhanced technical performance. Much of this is centred on…
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Next year is a big year for changes in legislative regulation in the building and construction industry. Upcoming changes will affect: Security of Payment Legislation; Home Warranty Insurance Legislation; Certification; The Certifiers Role; Medium Density Planning and Development; and Bonds and inspections in new strata scheme buildings. All the changes have potential to significantly affect…
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The Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013 (commonly referred to as the “Australian Building and Constructions Commission legislation” or “ABCC legislation”) was one of the triggers for the double dissolution election held in Australia in July 2016. Having won the election, the Coalition Government re-introduced the Bill for debate in late 2016. The…
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Hot on the heels of the New South Wales Government announcement on 3 November 2016 that the home warranty insurance scheme in New South Wales will be reformed, a private insurer has announced it will return to the market to offer a home warranty insurance product to builders. At present the NSW government insurer, iCare,…
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On 3 November 2016 the New South Wales government issued a media release announcing an overhaul of the New South Wales Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF). HBCF is a mandatory insurance product which builders are required to take out for residential building work over $20,000.00. The insurance provides a safety net for home owners in…
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