Law for Architects: Remedial Building Works: Impact of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
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Description
Attend and earn 0.5 formal CPD hour in Practice Management
This program is based on NSW legislation
Remedial Building Works: Impact of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
- What are the new obligations under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 for remedial building works?
- What are the practical implications for remedial building works and remedial practitioners/designers?
- What should remedial designers/practitioners be looking out for?
- How are the new provisions working in practice?
- Are architects wearing the brunt of designs for waterproofing?
- Preparing compliant designs for remedial works
Presented by Helen Kowal, Partner, Swaab Lawyers
Presenters
Helen Kowal
Helen is a Partner at Swaab. With a legal career spanning over 25 years in general practice, for the past 12 years Helen Kowal has specialised in building, construction, strata and property. She has worked for many owners corporations, developers and builders in all facets of building and construction law in all jurisdictions. Negotiation and drafting of building contracts, project management and superintendent agreements. Acting in building defect claims under the Home Building Act 1989 in NCAT and Supreme Court of NSW. Acting for developers, owners corporations and lot owners at the forefront of strata renewal legislation introduced in November 2016 including all steps required under Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015. Acting for owners corporations and owners in all aspects of strata law and strata disputes arising under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 including s237 applications and s106 claims. Preparation of call option deeds. Acting in boundary and development matters including easements, crane and ground anchor licence deeds and boundary disputes.