The Parramatta Cumberland Division expert panel will consist of 3 accomplished professionals working in the building and construction industry.
 

This panel brings together specific professionals, each with years of extensive experience in their respective fields. They’re here to discuss specific challenges facing the industry and share valuable insights. This will be your chance to ask questions and openly discuss some of the hot topics in the industry today. This will be your chance to ask questions and openly discuss some of the hot topics in the industry today.
 

• Building Consultants - John Hickey and George Zakos - with over 60 years of combined expertise forming a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership in the property and construction consultancy sector. They are committed to delivering exceptional services that set the benchmark for quality, innovation and reliability. They work with a diverse range of clients, including owners corporations, purchasers, investors, builders, developers, law firms, government, homeowners, and insurers. They provide construction consultancy services across Australia, delivering tailored solutions in all major cities and regional areas.
   
• Partner - Robert Kalde – is an accredited specialist in commercial litigation, with over 25 years' experience in building and construction and insurance law. Robert and the Bartier Perry team specialise in all areas of building and construction laws and regulations including safety, SOPA, contracts, mediation, defects and so much more. 

 

THE DARK WORLD OF BUILDING DEFECTS

The expert panel will focus on the topic of building defects including: 

• What is a building defect
• Defects and the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBP Act)
• Understanding the Australian Standards
• The Building Code of Australia (BCA) and defects
• Rectifying building defects and the cost associated with them

 

This division meeting is a great opportunity to learn from the experts, network with other builders, and gain valuable knowledge that can help improve your business.