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The post-handover of construction projects is often called the warranty or defects liability period (DLP). The defects liability period or post practical completion stage is too often the forgotten stage of the work.  The focus is on contract completion, handover, and...

Document Management systems have become a normal part of delivering a construction project.  As a result, it’s important to assess which one will best suit your needs. There are a number of document management, or more accurately file management systems available on...

Construction defect management during the defects and liability period. Construction defect management, snags, and punch lists are a growing area of concern for construction project managers. With thousands of records to manage, effective cloud-based systems and apps...

A recent conversation with a Senior Project Manager for a major new project highlighted the lack of understanding about the importance of managing risks of Operations and Maintenance Manuals when handing over a new project.Myths of Operations and Maintenance...

What is a Green Building?Green Buildings are those that have been awarded a high sustainability rating by the Green Building Council of Australia. Their rating system is called Green Star. It is Australia’s voluntary rating system for buildings and communities to...

What are the most common defects?The report by Dr. Nicole Johnston, Deakin University and Sacha Reid Griffith University, titled ‘An Examination of Building Defects in Residential Multi-owned Properties’[1] raises a number of important issues for designers,...