The Australian Society of Building Consultants Incorporated - NSW

20/07/2026

✨ASBC Hunter General Meeting - 27 July 2026 ✨

🎤 Guest Speaker: Jeff Anderson
Owner and founder of Building Protection Group (BPG), Jeff brings more than 20 years of experience in remedial waterproofing and compliance.

Presentation:
Rising Damp: The Science, Diagnosis and Evolution of IPE Technology

Jeff will discuss best-practice methods for diagnosing rising damp, the history and development of IPE technology, how IPE technology works, where it is best applied, and more.

⚖️ Legal Update: Robert Kalde, Partner, Bartier Perry Lawyers
Topic: "What's material about the use of materials in construction?"

Rob will provide a practical legal update on the importance of material selection and its implications for the construction industry.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, 27 July 2026
Time: 7pm – 9 pm (Dinner provided)
Venue: South Newcastle Rugby League Club, 46 Llewellyn St, Merewether
CPD: 2 points

To register your attendance, click this link:

Building Protection Group (BPG) will share some insight into how their ground-breaking, non-invasive, damp-proofing technology works

25/06/2026

A big thank you to David Previte (Waterproofing Integrity) and Sharon Levy (Bartier Perry Lawyers) for presenting at our ASBC breakfast meeting last week, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the engaging discussions.

Presentations
✅ David discussed the NCC 2025 changes and what they mean for waterproofing practice at design and inspection stage.

✅ Sharon provided valuable insights into defect claims, explaining the key differences between the Home Building Act (HBA) and the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBPA).

The strong engagement and insightful discussions made for a highly successful event. We appreciate everyone's participation and look forward to seeing you at our next breakfast meeting.

25/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gareth Wang from MX Building Consultants as a new member of ASBC. 👏

We're also pleased to announce that Gareth is the newest addition to our Strata Inspector Panel.

(Certificate presented by John Cunniffe, ASBC President)

12/06/2026

Our April General Meeting presentation recordings are now available on our YouTube channel.

A big thank you to our presenters for sharing their expertise and insights with members:

🔹 David Creais, Bartier Perry Lawyers
Co-authored Expert Reports – Admissible or Inadmissible?

🔹 Sharon Levy, Bartier Perry Lawyers
Building Defects & Big Consequences: Tips from the NCAT Coal Face Based on Two Recent Cases

🔹 Adam Faulkner, Life Money Co
Financial Planning for Business Owners

Thank you to all presenters for contributing to another informative and engaging meeting.

If you missed the presentations or would like to revisit them, be sure to check out the recordings on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/

28/05/2026

✨ "NCC 2025 Changes Related to Structural Waterproofing" ✨

Join us on 16 June for an industry presentation with guest speaker:

David Previte
Waterproofing Integrity | AIW National President | ASBC Member

In this presentation David will cover:
✅ Key NCC 2025 waterproofing changes affecting roofs, balconies, podiums and terraces
✅ New DTS requirements for structural falls, hobs, drainage and membrane substrates
✅ Why traditional screed-based balcony and podium build-ups may no longer comply
✅ Greater waterproofing implications for basements, car parks and Class 7/8 buildings


Event Details:-
📅 16 June 2026
🕖 7am - 9 am. (breakfast included)
📍 Rydges Parramatta, 116-118 James Ruse Dr, Rosehill
✅ Attendance attracts 2 CPD points.


We look forward to welcoming our Members and Guests.

🔗 To register click the eventbrite link below.

David Previte will discuss NCC 2025 changes related to structural waterproofing; plus there will be a legal update from Bartier Perry

27/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Greg James as a new member of ASBC.

Certificate presented by Andrew Stewart, ASBC Hunter Region Chairperson

11/05/2026

🌟 Join us for an informal Q&A dinner with Construction Lawyer - Andrew Fletcher - 25 May 2026. 🌟

Andrew Fletcher is the Principal Lawyer at Fletcher Lawyers, a Newcastle-based firm supporting small to medium-sized businesses and Owners Corporations across a broad range of legal matters. His work spans contractual advice, property law, dispute resolution, and more.

With a strong focus on commercial law, Andrew has developed a diverse professional network, regularly collaborating with barristers, accountants, strata managers, project managers, and developers.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
Time: 7pm – 9 pm (Dinner provided)
Venue: South Newcastle Rugby League Club, 46 Llewellyn St, Merewether
CPD: 2 points

To register your attendance, click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/building-consultants-and-construction-lawyers-nsw-residential-defects-tickets-1988805982230?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/05/2026

✨ We're pleased to welcome our newest member - Adam Macdessi - to the ASBC ✨

Certificate presented by Nick Ferrara, ASBC Secretary

23/04/2026

We were pleased to host our 7th Strata Inspector Panel Induction Workshop at Rydges Parramatta this week!

Thank you to all attendees for your participation and contribution to a highly engaging and successful session.

Special thanks to Scott Harper for organising another successful event, and to our expert facilitators for sharing their knowledge and insights:
🔸 John Cunniffe, Ph.D., D.Sc. – ASBC President / SIP Chairman & Assessor
🔸 Scott Harper – ASBC Vice-President & Treasurer / SIP Trainer & Assessor
🔸 David Creais – Partner, Bartier Perry Pty Limited
🔸 Dax Love & Kirsten Nguyen - Waratah Consulting

We look forward to continuing to support and grow our Strata Inspector Panel community.

07/04/2026

A big thank you to our guest speaker Belinda Wellings, Rapid Solutions' CEO, for joining us at our Hunter Region dinner meeting last week! It’s been a few years since we last had you present, and it was fantastic to have you back.

We really appreciate you taking the time to introduce Rapid's new Pre-Purchase Inspection tool - The Inspection Agent!

(Certificate presented by Andrew Stewart, ASBC Hunter Region Chairperson)