Tag: Defects crisis

Opal Tower in Sydney was found to require significant rectification works after cracks appeared in the building. The final report from the investigation concluded the damage was caused by a number of factors from environmental to poor quality materials and workmanship, and errors in the structural system design. The report made no mention of architectural design contributing to the defects. Bates Smart, the architects of the building, said it is continuing to offer their expertise and support the rectification team.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 25 Oct 2019

Architects call for increased accountability amid building defects crisis

The Australian Institute of Architects has again called for more regulation and supervision of the construction of new apartments, as the industry continues to feel the effects of the building defects crisis.

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