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02 October 2020
‘Coal to Renewable’: What Are You Doing to Meet Your Clients’ Expectations?
The intensity of the bushfires that ravaged Australia over Summer highlights the undisputable fact that we must progress towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable way of meeting our nation’s energy needs. Whether or not you agree with this statement, you can’t argue that the intensity of this season’s bushfires was unprecedented, leading to an […]
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17 December 2024
‘Strata manager’ now officially recognised by the ABS as an occupation in Australia
Following years of advocacy, SCA Australasia was advised early this year that following successful consultation with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) the occupation title of ‘strata manager’ would be introduced for the first time under their occupations classifications regime. The Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), is now available and the new strata manager classification […]
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21 April 2022
“Chute First” and ask questions later…
Is the humble rubbish chute overlooked as an important building asset? Last week I got a call from one of my new building managers – she was distraught, telling me she was going to be late to our meeting with the new owners’ corporation president as she had to go home and change. Having assured […]
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09 October 2023
“I’m an Accountant and These Financials Don’t Make Sense”
An Original Essay by Matthew Faulkner “I’m an Accountant and these financials don’t make sense” is one of the most difficult comments to respond to. Is a Strata Manager really supposed to know? Even the best Trust Accounts Officers know what they are doing, but not necessarily how that differs from corporate accounting. This essay […]
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15 October 2020
10 TIPS to Reduce Your Carbs
Reducing our carbon footprint is now becoming a matter of not only national importance but globally. We can all do our bit to help. Here are 10 tips to reduce your carbon footprint – it can also reduce your costs! 1. Become a Green Team Getting people in your business on board the green train […]
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10 September 2021
2020-2021 SCA Australasia Awards
Many of us have not been thinking of excellence but rather resilience over the past year, keeping our businesses operating smoothly, our employees mentally and physically healthy, and protecting the communities we manage. Excellence may not have been the goal when we were all trying to adapt and innovate to this new normal, but from […]
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29 January 2021
2021: Adapt and Flex to Keep Up with Accelerating Change
2020 was a year many people are glad to put behind them. Despite the frustrations and disruption caused by COVID-19, we’ve also seen some benefits of the global pandemic. It’s hard to find many businesses unaffected by COVID-19. But not all impacts have been negative. Agile businesses, particularly those already advanced with technology to support […]
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25 March 2023
2022 CHU, Macquarie Bank, SCA (Vic) Strata Community Pillar Awards for Excellence
Support Team Member Award Sponsored by Whitbread  Winner: Ella Sheldon, The Knight Finalists Hayley Byrne, Select Strata Communities (Blackattacks Property Management Pty Ltd) Kathryn Hall, Tideways Pty Ltd  Caroline Voelker, Tideways Pty Ltd President’s Award Winner: Julie McLean Strata Community Manager Rising Star Award Sponsored by TBS Tymaline Building Services Winner: Aaron Leis, MBCM Strata […]
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30 July 2026
The Invisible Risk – Why Maintenance Matters
Making Maintenance Visible: The Opportunity for Strata Professionals Insights from the CHU 2026 Strata Index CHU’s 2026 Strata Index highlights a significant opportunity for strata professionals to make their value more visible to owners, and maintenance could be the key. Much of the work that of strata professionals, from maintenance planning and risk management to […]
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27 July 2026
Spray-in-Place Pipe Lining Explained
Pipe damage can be a major inconvenience for both residential and commercial property owners. Fortunately, spray-in-place pipe lining (SIPP) offers an effective and non-invasive way to restore damaged pipes without the need for disruptive excavation. This method has become increasingly popular for addressing plumbing issues in homes, businesses, and strata complexes across Perth.   What […]
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18 June 2026
Alternative Electricity Services Compliance Rules
Western Australia’s Alternative Electricity Services (AES) framework is moving from voluntary to mandatory regulation. For strata managers overseeing buildings with embedded networks, the obligations are real and the preparation window is now open. Here are five things worth understanding before the mandatory deadline arrives.   1. The compliance obligation sits with the “Embedded Network Seller”. […]
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04 June 2026
Why understanding your embedded network electrical capacity is critical for sustainability planning
For strata communities across WA, sustainability initiatives such as PV solar, battery storage (BESS) and EV charging are becoming increasingly important. However, implementing these technologies is not as simple as engaging a supplier and installing new equipment. The first and most critical step is understanding your building’s embedded network electrical capacity.   What is capacity? […]
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04 June 2026
Planning a Successful High-Rise Repaint in Strata Communities
Large-scale repainting projects in strata environments require far more consideration than simply applying a new coat of paint. From resident communication and access logistics to safety compliance and long-term asset protection, a successful outcome depends heavily on early planning and the right delivery methodology. A recent project completed by Perrott Painting at the Ceresa River […]
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04 June 2026
What Strata Can Learn from Future-proofing WA’s Energy Landscape
Business News recently partnered with EnergyTec on the article Future proofing WA businesses in a changing energy landscape. While the focus was on the commercial sector, many of the insights are directly relevant to strata properties. Strata communities are facing the same pressures as businesses. Rising energy costs, increasing grid complexity, and growing expectations from […]
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