James Sherrard

James Sherrard

politician Australia

James Sherrard is the NSW Building Commissioner, a role he assumed in December. He has been vocal about the unmet demand for medium-density housing in the region and has emphasized the need for builders to adapt to the complexities of constructing higher-density buildings, highlighting the significant differences in design and construction requirements between various building classes.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
83,234
Power
4,504$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 6 5.33 0.30% +10% 25,499,884 83,234 $1,380,000 4,504$
Totals 6 25,499,884 83,234 $1,380,000 4,504$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard expressed concerns about qualifications issued entirely through recognition of prior learning. 5

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

Australia Australia: Building Commissioner James Sherrard sought to calm concern about the current housing situation. 5

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

Australia Australia: Building Commissioner James Sherrard told the Herald’s Harriet Alexander and Max Maddison that his staff had prepared criminal briefs to bring more than 50 charges against a number of people. 6

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

Australia Australia: Building Commissioner James Sherrard said his staff had prepared criminal briefs to bring more than 50 charges against a 'number of people'. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Tradies’ licences issues by criminals

Australia Australia: NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard, who started in the role in December, told a roomful of developers at a Property Council NSW event in Sydney there was unmet demand for medium-density housing. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Planned 100,000 new homes in NSW still not delivered 14 months later