Insights
Facade insights for OCs, strata managers and FMs.
Practical guidance on what to look for, what to ask, and what the regulatory framework actually requires.
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30 May 2026
How often does a Victorian building need a facade inspection?
There is no single statutory cycle for facade inspections in Victoria. Here is what actually determines the right interval — age, system, exposure and risk profile.
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29 May 2026
Rope access vs scaffold vs EWP: choosing facade access methods
The access method shapes facade-work cost, timeline and disruption more than almost any other variable. When each one earns its place, and the questions to ask before procurement.
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28 May 2026
How insurance cladding questions are changing at renewal
Insurer questionnaires now ask about cladding routinely. What the questions actually require, what 'working on it' looks like, and the documentation that holds up at renewal.
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27 May 2026
Five facade warning signs an owners corporation should not ignore
Most facade issues develop slowly enough to plan for. Five visible warning signs that mean inspect sooner — not at the next scheduled cycle.
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26 May 2026
What to look for in a facade defect report
Receiving a facade defect report as an owners corporation for the first time — here is what each section should contain, and how to read it for the decisions your committee will actually need to make.
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