David Chandler

David Chandler

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David Chandler, the NSW building commissioner, was highlighted in the news for his critique of a poorly constructed apartment tower linked to the Merhi family, emphasizing major safety violations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
110,979
Power
6,006$
Sentiment
5.62
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 8 5.62 0.40% +10% 25,499,884 110,979 $1,380,000 6,006$
Totals 8 25,499,884 110,979 $1,380,000 6,006$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Former building commissioner David Chandler noted that industry leaders had been warning about underqualified workers for a decade. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: How a Sydney business offers tradie qualifications without testing applicants

Australia Australia: David Chandler is the former NSW building commissioner who created the Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Developer Meriton faces defects claim over a St Ives development

Australia Australia: David Chandler was employed as the inaugural Building Commissioner to address the defects crisis in 2019. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Home defects crisis collides with the need to build housing

Australia Australia: Former building commissioner David Chandler said the regulator should undertake more random inspections of sites to keep builders on their toes. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Sydney’s building defects crisis and seven ways to fix it

Australia Australia: Former building commissioner David Chandler said the number of dodgy qualifications would easily be in the thousands. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Restoring faith in building industry is vital for Sydney

Australia Australia: Former building commissioner David Chandler said the number of dodgy qualifications would easily be in the thousands. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Tradies’ licences issues by criminals

Australia Australia: Before he retired last year, Building Commissioner David Chandler insisted there was a 'deep denial about the quality of home construction'. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Sydney’s building defects cost $700m a year, but what is being done to fix the problem?