The Australian Society of Building Consultants Incorporated - NSW

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)

30/03/2026

Limited Spots Still Available!


✨ 21 April 2026 - ASBC Strata Inspector Panel - INDUCTION WORKSHOP

The Australian Society of Building Consultants Incorporated - NSW is an approved Strata Inspector Panel (SIP) provider under the Strata Building Bond Inspection Scheme (SBBIS).

If you are you looking to join a Strata Inspector Panel - register your "Expression of Interest" to attend our 2026 Induction Workshop!

Event Details:-
📅 21 April 2026
⏰ 9.45am - 3.00pm
📍 Rydges Parramatta

For full details, cost to attend & to register your interest:-

AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF BUILDING CONSULTANTS - STRATA INSPECTOR PANEL INDUCTION WORKSHOP 2026 - THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FORM ONLY

20/03/2026

📅 Reminder: Hunter Region Meeting – 30 March 2026 @ 7:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner included

Join us for our upcoming Hunter Region meeting, where we’ll hear from Belinda Wellings, CEO of Rapid Solutions, as she introduces their latest innovation — The Inspection Agent, a new Pre-Purchase Inspection Tool.

This is a great opportunity to gain insights, connect with industry peers, and see this new solution in action.

👉 For registration and further details, click this link

Belinda Wellings-CEO Rapid Solutions, introduces their new pre-purchase inspection tool, The Inspection Agent + a Bartier Perry Legal Update

19/02/2026

We were pleased to officially welcome three new members to ASBC at this week's breakfast meeting - Peter Leary, Ken Whyte and Gary Rafferty.

It's always great to see our community continuing to grow.

Welcome aboard!

11/02/2026

We're pleased to welcome our newest member, Kurt Moroney. 👏

Kurt joins us as a Private Certifier working with Buildingwise Certifiers across the Newcastle area.

Certificate presented by Andrew Stewart, ASBC Hunter Region Chairperson