Our Partners and Supporters

Finding good service providers can be a real challenge for strata owners and owners corporations.

These OCN supporters understand strata and the need for quality, trustworthy trades and services.

OCN PREMIUM SPONSORS

strataplus.com.au

Award-winning strata management experts, Strata Plus are fully qualified and accredited experts in all aspects of strata community management including scheme establishment, governance, finances, insurance, dispute resolution, legislation, maintenance and repairs.

With a team of more than 50 dedicated staff across six NSW office locations, Strata Plus combine deep understanding of the needs of strata owners and community organisation with the latest communications and cloud-based technologies to provide a responsive, ethical and effective service for the sector.

lannock.com.au

Lannock Strata Financing provide strata financing in the form of unsecured loans to strata communities, tailored specifically to individual community needs and projects. Their rapid approval process provides funds for capital works including defect rectification, flammable cladding replacement, repairs, renovations, sustainability upgrades and strata asset renewal.

Finance is also available for professional services such as specialist engineering consultants or building safety consultants, litigation and redevelopment.

The company’s approach means individual owners are not saddled with an additional mortgage but benefit from the investment value and capital uplift of works sooner, as there is no waiting around for a strata sinking fund to accumulate.

Founded in 2004 by CEO Paul Morton, Lannock are industry experts who understand the complexities of strata communities, providing a streamlined approach that suits the operational, legal and financial requirements of owners corporations and strata bodies.

cprfacadeupgrades.com.au

CPR Façade Upgrades are an award-winning specialist in building façade painting, repair and remediation. Their patented “upseiling” technology means work is completed more quickly, quietly, safely and less intrusively than conventional scaffold-based or abseiling approaches.

The company’s team of engineers, licensed builders, tradesmen and access specialists have successfully upgraded over 300 strata building facades since 2010. Their results have been recognised with 22 NSW Master Painters Association Awards for quality workmanship and excellence in customer service. 

CPR services include façade after-care, with a fully-itemised and documented maintenance plan that follows the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure your building always looks good and keeps its 10-year warranty.

The technology CPR has invented and patented worldwide enables a building to be painted in around half the time of scaffold or abseiling approaches – with average savings between $20,000 to $200,000.

networkarchitectural.com.au

Network Architectural are the exclusive distributors of the industry’s leading façade products including Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC/A1, a fire-safe, fully compliant aluminium composite cladding composed of a non-combustible mineral core containing zero polyethylene.

Like all ALPOLIC™ products, Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 has exceptional durability and impact resistance, as well as superior flatness (no oil-canning). The high quality Lumiflon FEVE paint coating makes it highly resistant to weathering, UV radiation, corrosion and colour fading that has been proven in Australian conditions for over 20 years.

Scientifically proven to be the safest aluminum façade product in real life fire tests around the world, Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 was introduced solely for the Australian construction market, and has the best possible safety rating with the Insurance Council of Australia. It is particularly recommended for high-rise residential buildings where a very high level of fire protection and the use of non-combustible façade materials is required.

Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC is the only aluminium façade product in Australia to come standard with a 20-year FULL replacement warranty backed by the manufacturer that covers material, labour and rectification costs for faulty material. The warranty has no maintenance clauses for cleaning. Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC also receives the tick of approval on sustainability and meets all the NSW Government testing requirements for use in Project Remediate.

windowline.com.au

Windowline Pty Ltd are Australia’s leading window and door replacement specialists, purpose built to support the needs of the strata community. The replacement of apartment windows and doors is a specialist job, where high quality products, professional service and efficient processes are key to project success and ensuring the protection of your home and investment.

Windowline Pty Ltd are registered building practitioners and have completed over 8500 projects nationally. Our highly qualified team have built up a reputation for providing personal, professional and efficient service every time and is considered a trusted supplier partner amongst Australia’s strata network.

Established over 33 years ago by Founder and MD Gary Stevenson, Windowline are the industry experts, priding themselves on delivering quality solutions and peace of mind for owners and strata managers.

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OCN IN-KIND SUPPORTERS

OCN is fortunate to receive pro bono support from a number of generous organisations.  The time invested in this support can be significant and represents high value to OCN both in terms of the quality of the services offered and the often very high hourly rate foregone.

OCN MAJOR SPONSORS

Building Management Australia (BMAUS) provides the services that make strata communities liveable including Building and Facilities Management, Cleaning,  Concierge Services and Valet Parking. It is an experienced, client-focused company with deep experience in providing cost-effective management solutions for residential and mixed-use strata schemes, industrial facilities and retail complexes. The team takes pride in delivering outstanding results that meet the unique needs of each strata community.

High standards of service provision are backed by strong administration systems and inhouse skills, resources and processes that ensure all aspects of client requirements are effectively addressed. BMAUS Building Managers are highly professional, and have the proven skills, aptitudes and training required to deliver solutions for all strata building management matters from the simple to the highly complex.

bmaus.com.au

Danrae Group is a family owned and operated company that has been providing expert waterproofing services for more than 20 years, including waterproofing diagnostics, remediation and repair services for the Strata, Commercial, Government and Civil sectors.  Danrae is scrupulous in ensuring quality and compliance, utilising state-of-the-art technology including thermographic cameras to inspect the quality of waterproofing and diagnose any defects or repair needs. In addition to waterproofing installation and remediation, it provides services including façade coating and repair, concrete cancer repairs, basement repairs, plant room floor installation, planter box installation and more.

The company has the capability to provide a wide range of trade experts and deliver end to end waterproofing management, and all products are carefully selected for their compliance with Australian Standards. The company is also a committee member of the Australian Institute of Waterproofing.

danraegroup.com.au

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iCIRT-ratings help homebuyers choose trustworthy building professionals. A 3-gold star or higher rating indicates a builder, developer or other building professional has demonstrated their credibility in an independent, evidence-based analysis of their business.

This guide to iCIRT-ratings is for those home buyers looking for peace of mind when choosing a building professional with whom to build, renovate or purchase a new home or apartment.

equifax.com.au

HELM is a privately owned Australian Company specialising in the development and construction of architecturally appropriate luxury residential apartment developments, that are balanced and beautifully proportioned. Whilst, at the same time, creating luxury residences that are spacious, liveable, functional and of extremely high quality.

HELM’s team has been instrumental in developing a significant number of highly distinguished projects that have won over 30 National, State and Regional Awards, including the 2020 & 2015 UDIA National Award for Medium-Density Apartment Project of the Year and the 2017 Urban Taskforce Australia Finest Medium-Rise Development in Australia.

HELM’s commitment to innovative architecture, high quality materials, proven construction methodology, focus on recurrent costs and meticulous attention to detail has been generously recognised by industry bodies, with HELM receiving three times as many awards as any other Medium-Density Developer in Australia. In addition, we are part of a select group who have received one of the highest iCIRT Ratings to date – 4.5 stars out of five stars. The NSW Building Commissioner introduced iCIRT in 2021 to better inform those consumers considering an off-the-plan purchase.
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helmproperties.com.au

Landlay are respected and specialist strata remediation consultants with in-house engineering, project management and building diagnostic expertise. Their team works from offices in both Sydney and Wollongong offering a wide range of property consulting, building consulting, remedial engineering and assistance with defects litigation matters.

The combination of deep technical knowledge, extensive practical experience and understanding of the unique needs of strata enable them to provide specific services including: Building Defects & Expert Witness; Building Diagnostics; Façade Assessment; Waterproofing Assessment; Project Management; Remedial Structural Engineering; and Concrete Spalling.

landlay.com.au

MAX Build have substantial experience in meeting the needs of strata buildings and strata owners for reliable, efficient and quality construction, maintenance, refurbishment and remediation works.

Whether it is a project to add value and amenity through an aesthetic or structural upgrade or addressing issues such as waterproofing defects or improving fire safety, Max Build’s team works collaboratively with strata owners and management to achieve the goal.

maxbuild.com.au

Sedgwick’s business response is shaped by their philosophy of ‘Right People, Right Place, Right Time’. With a network of more than 600 people in over 40 locations across the country, they deal with governments, insurers and property owners, assisting with a diverse range of services including 24 hour emergency make safe, repair and restoration management, building consultancy, forensic damage investigation, project management and repair cost validation. Sedgwick has two specialist divisions:

Building Consultancy Division – specialists in defect identification and remediation. The defects assessment teams have inspected more than 20,000 properties and provided remedial solutions for over 100,000 building defects, ranging from basic painting defects to complex structural and waterproofing failures. Their network of experts includes building consultants, quantity surveyors, construction managers and forensic engineers.

Repair Solutions – offers services to control cost and provide quality outcomes across emergency make safe, mitigation, restoration, contaminant remediation, leak detection and supply chain management services. The value of Sedgwick’s services is built around building and trade experts relentlessly pursuing quality repair and cost-effective rectification solutions following an event resulting in building damage.

sedgwick.com

Resilience Insurance.com.au 

OCN SUPPORTERS

ARENA Energy Consulting provide customised energy consultancy services to help navigate the complexities of the sector. Strata challenges include Embedded Networks, EV Charging, energy-efficiency, energy procurement and renewable energy advisory. Embedded Network Reviews are a speciality, with expert services available such as Management Contracts Reviews, Utility Bill ‘Health Checks’ and Tendering.

arenaenergyconsulting.com.au

BME Group is a market leader in providing building management services in Sydney. With over 20 years’ experience, BME Group are redefining the standards of Building and Facilities Management. They are committed to providing independent, comprehensive, transparent and reliable services to the residential and commercial strata sectors by tailoring their solutions to client needs with competitive prices, 24/7 support and the highest level of customer service. With a thorough hiring process and industry leading systems and procedures, they provide clients the best personnel and methods the industry has to offer.

bmegroup.com.au

Endeavour Engineering focuses on preparing building defect reports/expert witness services and the remedial engineering market (including declared designs) for home owners and strata titled buildings.

endeavoureng.com.au

Energy Metrics Consulting is an energy consulting and advisory service.

We apply our technical and commercial expertise to consult on embedded energy networks, energy assets, building services, contract negotiation and other bespoke energy issues impacting owners’ corporations, businesses, and governments.

emetrics.com.au

JCA Lift Consultants was created to provide independence and transparency and they specialise in assisting strata owners navigate the complexities associated with the ongoing maintenance, upgrading and repair of lifts which aligns with the objectives of the Owners Corporation Network.

jcalifts.com.au

Malyon Facilities Management works with Strata Committees to maximise liveability and lot values in your strata.

Their services include sinking fund analysis, maintenance management, inspections, compliance, supplier management, financial planning and capital works management.

malyon.com.au

Strata Answers are not strata managers but since 2014 have provided hands on assistance to strata owners and committees. They take the load off the shoulders of hard working Committee members, provide advice on good governance and by-laws, and help schemes build better communication.

Strata Answers has processes to guide schemes through defect rectification. They also offer a rigorous tender process for those who wish to change strata managers and achieve more transparent and equitable agreements.

strataanswers.com.au

Since opening in early 2017 Strata Central has focused on providing old-fashioned quality service with 2020 technology where Zoom Meetings and paperless offices are the norm.

While we have grown exponentially, we remain faithful to our vision of providing tailored management and consulting services to your residential, mixed-use, or community association needs.

stratacentral.com.au

Strata Fair is honest, straightforward and cost-effective insurance specifically for the strata property sector.

It offers transparent quoting, simple low fees and its zero-commission approach means they can put your needs first.

We’re very proud to be “Trowbridge compliant”

stratafair.com.au

Sydney Plumbing is proud to support OCN’s mission to improve the strata industry.

Its team also knows how important high-quality service is and can provide all your plumbing needs including urgent repairs, with punctual professionals and fixed-price quoting for peace of mind.

sydneyplumbingptyltd.com.au

Tinworth & Co has been providing tax, auditing and financial advice solutions to the strata sector for more than 30 years.

They are an independent Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory practice with thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the ever-changing strata regulatory landscape.

tinworthaccountants.com.au

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about the quality of work, qualifications or financial position of sponsors or supporters.

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