Developer Insights: Q&A Dinner

This event is open to building consultancy professionals and those looking to enter the building consulting industry. Connect with peers and expand your professional network.

Guest Speaker:

Geoff Dimarhos, Development Director - Newcastle, DOMA Group

DOMA Group has over 50 years experience in residential, hotel and commercial development and is over one of the largest private developers in Australia.

Geoff joined DOMA in 2017 working within the development team to bring various residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects to fruition in Canberra and Newcastle. Geoff’s background in the property industry spans 15 years having first commenced as a property lawyer specialising in property, planning and development law.

His focus with DOMA has been on residential mixed-use and office developments, encompassing commercial leasing and divestment strategies across retail, office, and childcare assets.

Discussion will include:

• Modern factors affecting procurement for mid and high-rise buildings;
• Developer's perspective on new-build defects management;
• The housing crisis and hurdles for developers in meeting targets set by the NSW Government;
• The west-end revitalisation of Newcastle and continued development of the masterplan in that area.
• Questions and discussion

Legal Presentation

David Creais, Partner, Bartier Perry

Topic: The headline changes and new regimes to be introduced by the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026

Details:

Cost (Including dinner):

• FREE - ASBC Members
• FREE - NON Members - (1st & 2nd Time attendance)
• $ 75.00 ( excl GST) - Returning non-members for 3rd & subsequent meetings thereafter
• $ 35.00 (excl GST) - Member's Partner / Admin Staff / Retired Member

Where & When:

• South Newcastle Rugby League Club, 46 Llewellyn St, Merewether
• Monday 28 September 2026
• 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm (meeting start time 7pm)

Please note:

• This meeting attracts 2 CPD points

Contact:

E: asbc.nsw@asbc.com.au

W: asbc.com.au

M: 0425 280 798