By Louise Swann
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1 December 2010, Build 121
One way to resolve a building dispute is to use a determination – an appeal mechanism under the Building Act. Determinations are here to stay, so here’s some advice for parties who find themselves involved in the process.
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By Louise Swann
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1 October 2010, Build 120
Often councils are faced with issuing Code Compliance Certificates on building work that was completed years earlier. This article suggests a practical approach to backdating durability periods and managing legal liability.
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By Louise Cosgriff
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1 August 2010, Build 119
Building officials are in the frontline when it comes to deciding whether a building design complies with the Building Code Clause E2 External moisture. This opinion piece focuses on the building officials’ challenge in deciding what constitutes E2 compliance.
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By Stephen Underwood
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1 February 2013, Build 134
The GeoBuild interoperability standards will enable quick and easy access to various information sources within the built environment.
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