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# Restoration & remedial construction, explained

Practical, Queensland-specific guidance from our practitioners — QBCC-licensed builders, remedial specialists and heritage conservation practitioners who work on Brisbane and Gold Coast buildings every day.

Mould

### Why Mould Keeps Coming Back

Why surface-only treatments fail in Queensland's climate, how moisture pathways sustain regrowth, and what a permanent remediation actually involves.

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Concrete

### Concrete Cancer in Gold Coast Apartments

A plain-language guide to chloride-induced and carbonation-related spalling — how it starts, how fast it progresses, and body corporate obligations.

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Heritage

### Restoring a Heritage Queenslander

A behind-the-scenes look at the approvals, materials and methods involved — from lime mortar repointing to matching original fretwork profiles.

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Buying & Defects

### Making Sense of Your Building Inspection Report

This article translates the most common defect descriptions into plain language, indicates which require urgent attention, and explains what a proper remediation scope looks like.

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Insurance

### How to Maximise Your Insurance Claim After Storm Damage

Practical advice on the photographs, documentation and communication steps that protect your entitlements — from the first call through to settlement.

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Articles are written or reviewed by members of our licensed builder and specialist practitioner team. We do not publish generic or AI-generated content without expert review. All advice is specific to Queensland building conditions, standards and climate.
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