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Home » Maintenance & Common Property » Maintenance NSW » NSW: Should an Owners Corporation Use a Project Manager for Concrete Spalling Remedial Works?

NSW: Should an Owners Corporation Use a Project Manager for Concrete Spalling Remedial Works?

Published March 24, 2026 By Sam Hogg Leave a Comment Last Updated September 11, 2026

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Question: Is it advisable to use a project management company to manage remedial work for concrete spalling for a 20-lot building? What are the risks if the committee works directly with the builder?

Answer: This really depends on the scale of the problem.

This really depends on the scale of the problem. Is this a small problem, such as some lifting lugs of precast panels spalling, or is it major spalling, such as parts of the facade falling off? As a rule of thumb, if it is likely to cost more than $50,000 to remediate, a project manager is best suited to scope, tender and manage the project through to completion.

A project manager would likely be able to obtain better prices than the owners could achieve, protect the owners by ensuring the right contracts are in place, manage the quality of the works, remove liability from the committee, protect against unnecessary variations, certify payment claims (so the owners are only paying for completed work), sign off on the works at completion and ensure warranties are in place, and retain money from the builder for 12 months to ensure if anything goes wrong with the works, the contractor will come back and rectify.

For smaller works, it is well worth engaging a professional to scope the works and sign off at the end of the works. Unless the owners have someone with the necessary construction experience, no one is qualified to confirm that the works have been completed to an acceptable standard and authorise payment.

This post appears in Strata News #741.

Sam Hogg
PASG Projects
E: info@pasg.com.au
P: 0455 335 477

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About Sam Hogg

Sam is the Founder and Director of PASG Projects, a leading project management and structural engineering consultancy delivering building remediation projects across Australia.

PASG specialises in assisting Owners Corporations, strata managers, and commercial building owners with the remediation of structural, waterproofing, façade, and combustible cladding defects. Supported by an experienced team of project managers and structural engineers, PASG provides end-to-end services including defect investigations and reporting, scope development, tender management, contract administration, and superintendent services throughout project delivery.

With more than two decades of experience in the construction industry, Sam has spent the past decade exclusively focused on the remediation within the Strata Sector. His practical, process-driven approach ensures projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and with a strong focus on value for money.

PASG's primary objective is to help committees and building owners achieve the best possible long-term outcomes at the lowest possible cost. Through detailed planning, competitive procurement, expert project oversight, and stakeholder engagement, the team works to minimise risk while maximising the lifespan and performance of building assets.

PASG has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex remediation projects using industry-leading systems, specialist expertise, and best-practice project management methodologies. The company continues to invest in the professional development of its project management and structural engineering teams to remain at the forefront of the building remediation sector.

As a trusted advisor within the strata and construction industries, Sam is also committed to educating owners, committees, strata managers, and building professionals on building defects and remediation strategies. By helping stakeholders identify and address issues early, PASG assists clients in reducing long-term costs, limiting disruption, and protecting the value of their assets.

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