Delivering Construction and Property services in a Body Corporate environment is very different to undertaking projects in other sectors, mostly in that the works, and the cost of the works, will directly impact multiple owners and stakeholders. The large majority of stakeholders will understand little about property, construction and project management, but they will likely take more than a passing interest in proceedings as the work is affecting their homes and “their funds”. Meticulous planning, and sound, unbiased communication is the key to facilitating a successful outcome.
The body corporate environment requires us to work with a broad and diverse group of people. We take guidance from the strata manager(s), and listen to the views of the committee and the building manager. We remain neutral but assertive, and provide unbiased comment based on our construction knowledge when it is asked for. The benefits in our knowledge are reflected below:
- 1. General knowledge of the Body Corporate & Community Management Act and an ability to interpret and comprehend its content.
- 2. Conscious of Administrative, Sinking and Special Fund Levies, their need and purpose, and their income and expenditure generation.
- 3. We understand the legislative differences within strata/format plans (building vs standard) and can interpret what is common property, and what elements are part of the lot.
- 4. Able to budget for, maintain and work within a Body Corporate’s Sinking Fund cash flow by careful scheduling of the works to a predetermined cash flow model.
- 5. We recognise the workload and accountabilities of the strata manager and onsite manager /caretaker and provide systems & services to “lighten the load”.
- 6. Providing options and alternatives to keep costs contained and mitigate cost overruns.
- 7. Ability to avoid potential conflict within a committee and the body corporate in general by providing transparent, clear and concise project management skills.
- 8. Working closely and openly with the strata manager(s), the onsite manager and the committee to ensure legislative compliance with the BCCM Act is maintained.
Commitment
We dedicate ourselves in producing a project outcome that exceeds our client's expectations in quality, time and value.
Integrity
We will conduct ourselves in a transparent and fair manner & in a way that values honesty, respect and trust above all.
Excellence
Our performance will be of the highest standard possible & we will complete our projects to achieve outstanding results.
Responsibility
We will remain aware and responsible for the welfare of individuals, the community and the environment.