Practical guidance, case studies and insights on building defects, compliance and dispute resolution in Western Australia.
These articles are prepared by BuildNex to help homeowners, builders, strata managers and legal practitioners better understand building performance, defect patterns and the way technical evidence is used in disputes and SAT (WA) proceedings.
The content below is general in nature and does not replace project-specific advice, but it may assist in identifying when independent technical input is helpful.
An overview of issues frequently identified at handover inspections, how they are assessed and why early independent inspections are important for new homeowners.
Category: Homeowners · Read time: 6–8 minutes
A realistic case study showing how a shower leak developed, what an inspection uncovered, and how correct sequencing and QA could have prevented an expensive rectification.
Category: Technical · Read time: 6–8 minutes
A practical guide to how building defects are assessed in SAT, the role of independent experts and what owners, builders and lawyers can do to prepare effectively.
Category: Legal / Expert Evidence · Read time: 7–9 minutes
Note: Articles are general information only and do not constitute legal, engineering or financial advice. Project-specific expert input should be obtained for individual matters.
If there is a particular defect type, compliance topic or SAT (WA) process you would like explained in more detail, feel free to suggest it. New articles are added over time based on common questions and inspection findings.
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