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Strata Project Management Services - SPMS SPMS specialises in the management of building defects claims within strata complexes.

The remediation projects that reach certified completion on time share a set of characteristics. Most of them come down ...
21/10/2026

The remediation projects that reach certified completion on time share a set of characteristics. Most of them come down to what was put in place at the start.

A thorough and well-documented defect identification process. A clearly defined scope before any contractor is engaged. A structured tender that selects the right builder for the right reasons. Active site oversight throughout the works program. Consistent communication across all stakeholders. And a single point of coordination that owns the outcome from start to finish.

None of these are complicated in principle. All of them require discipline in practice.

The projects that get this right do not just finish. They finish properly.

When a remedial project slows down, owners need clarity on what is outstanding, who needs to act and what happens next.P...
20/10/2026

When a remedial project slows down, owners need clarity on what is outstanding, who needs to act and what happens next.

Progress may depend on designs, approvals, contractor responses or committee decisions. Effective project management means tracking these dependencies and following up the actions needed to move forward.

At SPMS, we coordinate consultants and contractors, monitor progress against the programme and raise outstanding matters with the appropriate parties. We keep the Owners Corporation informed about delays, decisions required and next steps.

Your committee should not have to chase every party to understand where the project stands.

Every remediation project has an objective: to address the identified scope of works and bring the project through to an...
15/10/2026

Every remediation project has an objective: to address the identified scope of works and bring the project through to an orderly, documented close-out.

That requires more than completing the physical works. It requires coordination between the Owners Corporation, consultants, superintendent and contractor, together with , documentation and close-out requirements for the project.

At SPMS, our role is to manage that process from commencement through to handover — keeping the project coordinated, documented and moving forward.

Because successful remediation is not simply about starting the works. It is about finishing them properly.

Not every issue identified in a strata building necessarily arises from defective building work. Some issues may relate ...
13/10/2026

Not every issue identified in a strata building necessarily arises from defective building work. Some issues may relate to ongoing maintenance, deterioration, servicing, or normal wear over time. Others may require investigation to determine whether there is an underlying design, workmanship, material, or compliance issue.

Understanding the cause is important because it helps determine the appropriate next step — whether that is maintenance, further investigation, or remedial work.

For Owners Corporations, obtaining the appropriate professional advice before commencing significant rectification works can help avoid treating the symptom rather than the cause.

SPMS coordinates the relevant consultants and project stakeholders so identified issues can be investigated and an appropriate pathway forward established.

Not every project starts with SPMS. Some arrive after things have already gone wrong.A project that has stalled, a contr...
07/10/2026

Not every project starts with SPMS. Some arrive after things have already gone wrong.

A project that has stalled, a contractor relationship that has broken down, a close-out that cannot proceed because the documentation is incomplete: these are scenarios SPMS is engaged to resolve regularly.

When we come into a project midway, the first step is always the same. Understand where the project actually stands, identify the gaps, and establish what needs to happen to get it back on track.

It is rarely straightforward. But it is always manageable with the right structure in place.

If your project has stalled, it is not too late to get it moving.

The way a contractor leaves a project is just as important as how they ran it.A proper handover at the end of remedial w...
06/10/2026

The way a contractor leaves a project is just as important as how they ran it.

A proper handover at the end of remedial works is not just the contractor packing up and leaving. It is the formal transfer of everything the Owners Corporation needs to close out the project: as-built documentation, warranties, compliance certificates, a list of any outstanding items, and evidence that all works have been completed to scope.

A well-managed hand over involves more than completion of the physical works. It includes coordination the relevant close-out documentation, outstanding items and project records required under the particular contract and project.

At SPMS we coordinate the handover and closeout process so outstanding actions and required project documentation are identified and followed through.

Strata committees carry significant responsibility. Managing a remediation project should not be added to it.Most commit...
01/10/2026

Strata committees carry significant responsibility. Managing a remediation project should not be added to it.

Most committee members are volunteer lot owners. They are not project managers, construction professionals, or compliance specialists. When the responsibility for driving a remediation project falls to the committee by default, it falls to people who were never resourced or equipped to carry it.

The result is a project that moves at the pace of volunteer availability, which is rarely fast enough.

A strata committee should be informed, consulted, and supported through the process. Not left to run it.

At SPMS, that is exactly the arrangement we provide.

Unresolved defects can create uncertainty for owners and prospective purchaser.For individual lot owners, the financial ...
29/09/2026

Unresolved defects can create uncertainty for owners and prospective purchaser.

For individual lot owners, the financial consequences of an unresolved defect claim in their building are real. Buyers conduct due diligence. Strata reports disclose ongoing issues. Lenders factor risk into valuations. A building with active, unresolved defects is a harder sell and often a less valuable one.

Timely, well-managed remediation protects more than the building. It protects the financial position of every owner in it.

An engineer's sign-off covers their scope. It does not cover the whole project.When an engineer certifies elements of a ...
25/09/2026

An engineer's sign-off covers their scope. It does not cover the whole project.

When an engineer certifies elements of a remediation project, they are confirming that the specific works within their engagement meet the required standard. What sits outside that scope (other defects, compliance documentation, the broader certification process) remains unaddressed unless someone is actively managing it.

Assuming that one sign-off means full project clearance is one of the more common misconceptions in strata remediation.

At SPMS, we manage the full certification process. Not just the parts that individual specialists have signed off on.

The defect liability period is a window of opportunity. Most Owners Corporations do not use it properly.A defect liabili...
24/09/2026

The defect liability period is a window of opportunity. Most Owners Corporations do not use it properly.

A defect liability period is a defined timeframe after practical completion during which the builder is obligated to return and rectify defects that become apparent. It is written into construction contracts and it has an expiry date.

Defects liability period may affect the contractual process for identifying and requiring rectification of defects.

What should an Owners Corporation be doing during this window? Inspecting the building thoroughly, documenting every defect that has emerged, formally notifying the builder in writing, and tracking that rectification actually occurs.

At SPMS, we manage this process to ensure the Owners Corporation gets full value from the period before it closes.

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2A Southridge Street Eastern Creak
Sydney, NSW
2766

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+61290686657

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