David Chandler
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.
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David Chandler is the former NSW Building Commissioner tasked with cleaning up the state’s construction industry.
Defect-busting or just in it for the clicks
Australia· 2026-02-18
Former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler also said this week there was an opportunity to tidy up the code.
The house that came with 86 conditions, as economic reform roundtable backs simpler construction code for buildersAustralia· 2025-08-21
Former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler argued against a code freeze but said it needed reform.
Housing minister, roundtable keen to take red pen to 3000-page building codeAustralia· 2025-08-20
Former building commissioner David Chandler noted that industry leaders had been warning about underqualified workers for a decade.
How a Sydney business offers tradie qualifications without testing applicantsAustralia· 2025-04-12
David Chandler is the former NSW building commissioner who created the Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool.
Developer Meriton faces defects claim over a St Ives developmentAustralia· 2025-04-11
David Chandler was employed as the inaugural Building Commissioner to address the defects crisis in 2019.
Home defects crisis collides with the need to build housingAustralia· 2025-04-10
Former building commissioner David Chandler said the regulator should undertake more random inspections of sites to keep builders on their toes.
Sydney’s building defects crisis and seven ways to fix itAustralia· 2025-04-09
David Chandler was the former boss of the Building Commission mentioned by Premier Chris Minns.
Defects and rectification orders in Sydney hidden from real estate purchasersAustralia· 2025-04-08
Former building commissioner David Chandler said the number of dodgy qualifications would easily be in the thousands.
Restoring faith in building industry is vital for SydneyAustralia· 2025-04-08
Former building commissioner David Chandler said the number of dodgy qualifications would easily be in the thousands.
Tradies’ licences issues by criminalsAustralia· 2025-04-07
Before he retired last year, Building Commissioner David Chandler insisted there was a 'deep denial about the quality of home construction'.
Sydney’s building defects cost $700m a year, but what is being done to fix the problem?Australia· 2025-04-06
David Chandler described a building by Merhi's company as 'an abomination' due to safety failures.
WiseTech founder distances himself from questionable private property dealsAustralia· 2025-02-21
