Hi thanks for your feedback.
Yes, it appears in the drafting of the DBP Act, the implication is that ‘ building consultants’ were not doing a sufficient job, hence the requirement to now have all works over $5,000 designed and managed by a ‘Building Practioner for Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings. I would assume that all builders and trades carry insurance and indemnities which is should provide a level of assurance of quality for apartment owners.
More responsibility needs to go back to these trades and consultants.