I Reveal How Bentleigh East’s Construction Was Compromised by Engineering and Surveying Malpractice!

Update🚨 30-08-2024
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I Reveal How Bentleigh East’s Construction Was Compromised by Engineering and Surveying Malpractice!
We’ll check out what happens to the builder…
VBA suspends Waleed Khumra of Diamond Builders following complex investigation
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has immediately suspended builder Waleed Khumra following an investigation which uncovered more than 100 breaches of building laws.
Mr Khumra, the director of Diamond Builders Pty Ltd, has also been issued with a show cause notice foreshadowing disciplinary action in relation to 5 building projects in Bentleigh East, Canterbury, Chadstone and Hampton East.
The disciplinary action includes a statutory maximum disqualification from the industry for 3 years, the cancellation of his building registrations and cumulative fines totalling more than $200,000.
The breaches of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, include:
Failure to build as required and to have the relevant building permit;
Failure to notify the relevant building surveyor that building work has been completed to a mandatory inspection stage;
Failure to properly respond to written directions to fix building work;
Demanding more than the progress payments allowed for under the Domestic Building Contracts Act; and
Varying the terms of a major domestic building contract in a manner other than provided for by the Domestic Building Contracts Act.
The immediate suspension means Mr Khumra and Diamond Builders are banned from entering into any new building projects and have a limited time to attend their current construction sites to make them safe and ready for handover to a new builder.
Mr Khumra has the option to appeal the immediate suspension to VCAT within 28 days and also has the right to make submissions to the VBA within the same period, before a disciplinary outcome is determined.
This isn’t just a slap on the wrist-it’s a wake-up call to everyone in the building industry. Cutting corners isn’t just unprofessional, it’s dangerous and costly.
Khumra’s suspension is a reminder that if you don’t play by the rules, you won’t be playing at all.
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Video Description:
Dive deep with us into a disturbing investigation at a construction site in Bentleigh East, Melbourne, where we uncover a series of alarming structural and safety violations across seven triple-story townhouses. This video is more than just an inspection-it's a stark revelation about the pitfalls of current regulatory practices and the urgent need for reform in the construction industry.
🚧 Widespread Non-Compliance Uncovered: From inadequate framing and deteriorating materials to non-compliant installations, the faults we document expose not only the risks to future residents but also the glaring deficiencies in oversight by bodies meant to enforce building standards, such as the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
🔍 A Closer Look at Regulatory Failures: We highlight how the Security of Payments Act ironically ensures builders get paid even for non-compliant work, further complicating accountability issues. Additionally, the video discusses specific disciplinary actions taken against a plumber involved in the project and outlines the penalties for non-compliance as stipulated by the Building Act.
📉 Demanding Accountability and Change: The story extends beyond pointing out flaws; it calls for a systemic overhaul. We argue for stricter enforcement of regulations and proper oversight to prevent such egregious missteps in future projects. The current lax environment not only jeopardizes safety but also undermines trust in the building industry.
💬 Join the Conversation: We need your voice in this critical discussion. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. Have you encountered similar issues? How do you think regulatory bodies should respond to such flagrant violations?
👍 Support Our Advocacy: By liking, sharing, and subscribing, you help amplify the call for necessary changes in the construction industry. Your engagement can drive awareness and foster a community that demands higher standards.
This video aims not only to inform and educate but also to mobilize viewers towards demanding better oversight and stricter enforcement in construction practices, ensuring safety and compliance are never compromised.
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Court case cited SOP (security of payment act) in video:
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VBA disciplinary Register
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