Blogs

18 May 2023. By Jeff Anderson

Inside tips regarding of the roles and responsibilities of strata managers and landlords when it comes to repairs, maintenance and property damage in New South Wales.

Posted in: Maintenance, Strata Management, Tips and Tricks

25 January 2023. By Jeff Anderson

At Remedial, we take Workplace Health and Safety very seriously — Workplace safety is everyone's job. Recently we were surprised to see just how far ahead of the world we are when it comes to WHS.

Posted in: Strata, Tips and Tricks, WHS, Working at Heights

28 September 2022. By Jeff Anderson

A catastrophic building fire has again underscored the need for combustible cladding to be removed from the outside of buildings given just how dangerous it has proven to be once alight.

Posted in: Cladding, Facade upgrades, News, Strata, Strata Management

23 May 2022. By Jeff Anderson

Once you find evidence of concrete spalling or concrete cancer, you need to act to prevent ongoing damage. Learn what you need about your options and how to fix concrete cancer.

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Maintenance, Residential, Strata, Structural Building Repair, Waterproofing

30 November 2021. By Jeff Anderson

The problem as regards the absence of consistent, proactive repairs, is that funds end up being diverted to the increased costs associated with deferred maintenance each year. In this blog I break down why attending to repairs early is clever business.

Posted in: Maintenance, Strata Management, Structural Building Repair, Tips and Tricks

1 November 2021. By Jeff Anderson

In the last 20 years or so, we have noted a rise in the number of projects we are contracted to do under insurance - specifically HBCF claims. But what is the HBCF and what do you need to know? I cover it off in this article.

Posted in: HBCF, Home warranty insurance, Strata Management, Tips and Tricks

25 August 2021. By Jeff Anderson

The shifting sands of the Australian Building Code mean that what you may have known about fire safety in buildings a few years ago might be different today. In this piece we dissect fire safety and tell you what you need know.

Posted in: Fire upgrades, Maintenance, Strata Management, Tips and Tricks

1 July 2021. By Jeff Anderson

We don’t make claims lightly; as we see it, we stand behind what we say. So when we say we are serious in our mission of providing high-standard remedial services in Australia, we mean it. In fact, the team at Remedial Building Services are committed to staying abreast of industry standards and accreditations, using best-in-class products and working with reputable bodies. Learn More

Posted in: Accreditations, Maintenance, Structural Building Repair

13 May 2021. By Jeff Anderson

You may have noticed (or if you are new to the blog – welcome) our habit in these blogs is to give you a smattering of information about an area we think will add value to you, the reader. We don’t necessarily want to talk about who we are, but in this piece we make an exception. Today, we give you an overview of Remedial.

Posted in: Commercial kitchens, Concrete cancer, Facade upgrades, Fire upgrades, Flooring solutions, Heritage, Maintenance, Non-slip flooring, Residential

25 March 2021. By Jeff Anderson

As you will be aware from blogs we’ve written in the past, in recent years, cladding has been a hot topic (no pun intended) due to the focus on combustible cladding which has caused a number of high-rise building fires and sadly, numerous deaths. But with Project Remediate the government has made it easier for affected owners and builders to access funds to get the work done - I break it down here.

Posted in: Accreditations, Fire upgrades, Maintenance, Residential, Strata, Strata Management

12 February 2021. By Jeff Anderson

Engineering is a diverse discipline. Covering everything from fluids, to aerospace, to chemical engineering, to structural and even building remediation, engineering is part of everyday life. So, it should come as no surprise that you cannot just rely on any type of engineer when it comes to getting assistance to determine the rectification required on your building.

Posted in: Commercial, Concrete cancer, Home warranty insurance, Maintenance, Residential, Strata Management

25 January 2021. By Jeff Anderson

Our digital agency once said to us when explaining a concept to us "Everyone can brush their teeth, but it doesn't make you a dentist". Today we explain what our role as remediation specialists means.

Posted in: Commercial, Facade upgrades, Fire upgrades, Home warranty insurance, Maintenance, Residential, Strata, Strata Management, Structural Building Repair, Tips and Tricks, Window replacement