Construction
Management

Real Projects manages the entire construction process, ensuring work aligns with contractual obligations. We oversee progress, manage RFIs, assess variation claims, and review progress payments—providing expert recommendations to the committee.

We also ensure all safety, quality, and required documentation is in place.

Our team has delivered projects from $5K to $30M, with key staff holding Registered Building Licenses, Honours in Project & Construction Management, and even serving on the Australian Institute of Project Management board.

From building order compliance reporting to roof upgrades and waterproofing - we’ve got you covered.

Why you need a ProfessionalProject Manager?

  • Owners Corporation Obligation

    In Victoria, Owners Corporations must maintain common property
    to ensure safety, upkeep, and preserve property value.

    - Legal obligation to maintain common areas
    - Ensure safety for residents
    - Regular maintenance preserves property value

  • Maintenance Management

    Effective building maintenance goes beyond just a 'Scope of
    Works.' A project manager helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures qualified professionals handle repairs.

    - Ongoing corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance
    - Professional management avoids costly errors
    - Ensures repairs are done by qualified experts

  • Impact of Lack of Maintenance

    Poor maintenance can reduce property value, with visible issues like damaged driveways, cracks, leaking balconies, and overdue painting.

    - Unmaintained buildings reduce value
    - Visible issues lower market appeal

  • Authorisation for Proposed Work

    Major alterations or maintenance to common property must be approved through a maintenance plan or special resolution.

    - Significant work requires approval or special resolution
    - ‘Upgrading’ works may need planning permits and higher costs

  • Expectations

    Major alterations for safety or to prevent damage can be made immediately with approval by ordinary resolution or the committee.

    - Immediate changes allowed for safety or to prevent loss
    - Approval via ordinary resolution or committee

  • Registered Builders

    Works over $10,000 require a Major Domestic Building Contract. Builders must be registered with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and provide the Domestic Building Consumer Guide before signing.

    - Works over $10,000 need a Major Domestic Building Contract
    - Builder must be VBA registered and provide Consumer Guide

  • Whats Considered 'Building Work'?

    "House" includes residential properties up to 3 levels, covering construction, renovation, landscaping, and related work requiring a
    building permit.

    - Covers building, renovating, landscaping, and more

    - Applies to residential properties up to 3 levels needing a permit

    Builders cannot appoint a private surveyor; you can choose your own. Builders must meet registration, insurance, and quality standards. Builder can't appoint private surveyor. You choose your surveyor. Builder must meet standards and regulations

  • When is a Written Contract Required?

    A written contract is required for any repair, renovation, or maintenance work on a residential building, regardless of cost. For
    work over $10,000, a "major domestic building contract" is mandatory.

    - Written contract required for work over $10,000
    - Covers construction, landscaping, and related work