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Body Corporate Profile
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 represents all owners and is managed by a committee, generally assisted by a Strata Manager or Body Corporate Manager with a Resident Manager or Caretaker looking after the Body Corporate’s affairs for the property. From our perspective, it is VERY important to work closely with the Strata Manager and the Manager/Caretaker to get the job done with a minimum of fuss. Similarly, the information and reports provided to the committee should be consistent, accurate, informative, comprehensive and user-friendly so that they can share the information with the strata community. ConPro Services Pty Ltd was founded by its Directors, Mario Schneider and Jesse McIntosh to provide Traditional, Reliable and Professional Construction and Property Services for Building Owners, Insurers and Bodies Corporate. From early 2016 to mid 2018, Mario Schneider operated a management rights business with his partner, introducing them to strata living, property management and the body corporate environment. During that period he project managed the systematic remedial works of 150 severely structurally impaired units & other common property on behalf of the Body Corporate. "I witnessed the complications that crop up first hand and recognised that there was a need for competent and honest construction professionals to assist in the delivery of building projects for the body corporate and associated stakeholders". ConPro was established in part, to focus on delivering a professional, knowledgeable, and affordable building & project management service for bodies corporate and the strata communities.
The Body Corporate represents all owners and is managed by a committee, generally assisted by a Strata Manager or Body Corporate Manager with a Resident Manager or Caretaker looking after the Body Corporate’s affairs for the property. From our perspective, it is VERY important to work closely with the Strata Manager and the Manager/Caretaker to get the job done with a minimum of fuss. Similarly, the information and reports provided to the committee should be consistent, accurate, informative, comprehensive and user-friendly so that they can share the information with the strata community. ConPro Services Pty Ltd was founded by its Directors, Mario Schneider and Jesse McIntosh to provide Traditional, Reliable and Professional Construction and Property Services for Building Owners, Insurers and Bodies Corporate. From early 2016 to mid 2018, Mario Schneider operated a management rights business with his partner, introducing them to strata living, property management and the body corporate environment. During that period he project managed the systematic remedial works of 150 severely structurally impaired units & other common property on behalf of the Body Corporate. "I witnessed the complications that crop up first hand and recognised that there was a need for competent and honest construction professionals to assist in the delivery of building projects for the body corporate and associated stakeholders". ConPro was established in part, to focus on delivering a professional, knowledgeable, and affordable building & project management service for bodies corporate and the strata communities.
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Remedial Works
Most properties will show signs of distress as the building elements age, the main cause generally being poor construction methodology, poor design, incorrect material selection or any combination thereof during the building stage. Concrete spalling, wet rot, corrosion, footing rotation, membrane failures & tree root infestation are just some typical examples of common problems. Early detection and repair can normally rescue the particular structures.
Project Delivery for Bodies Corporate
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.