In late November 2025 severe storms pounded eastern Australia. The Insurance Council declared a catastrophe and more than 16 000 insurance claims were lodged across 140 postcodes in south-east Queensland. This is not an unusual story, as Australian’s we a use to wild weather catastrophes, but are our property’s? Witnessing builders shore up hail-damaged property, […]
Category Archives: independent engineers
Australia’s construction sector is tightening professional standards after several building failures. New state laws require many engineering tasks to be carried out or signed off by registered engineers, while Engineers Australia’s Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) credential remains a respected marker of expertise. For insurers, loss assessors and property owners, knowing the difference if between certification […]
A week of rain, a line of leak alerts and three lift stops out of service. That is a typical Monday for many strata and property managers, and it is where evidence beats opinion. This guide explains how to commission and use independent engineering advice so decisions are defensible and works proceed without rework. Independent […]
Claims adjusters need structural calls that stand up to audit. When safety or compliance is in question, independent structural certification gives a clear line from on‑site evidence to a lawful repair outcome. MBC provides this nationally using registered engineers working alongside licensed building consultants so that occupancy and reinstatement decisions are based on facts. Fairness […]
Workmanship disputes have become a persistent challenge across Australia’s construction and property sectors. A growing percentage of our work relates to litigation or private individuals battling builders whose workmanship they are unhappy with. Whether insurers are addressing claims, real estate managers are resolving maintenance disputes, or developers are facing allegations of defective builds, the stakes […]







