Strategy Planning for Building Consulting Practices

Gain valuable industry insights from John Cunniffe, Worthington Cunniffe & Associates, on what it takes to run a successful business.

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 while hearing John share practical insights into running a successful building consulting practice, followed by a legal update from our Honorary Solicitor, David Creais.

Speaker:

John Cunniffe, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Forensic Building & Timber Pest Consultant | Expert Witness | Mediator
Worthington Cunniffe & Associates Pty Ltd

President - Australian Society of Building Consultants

Presentation Topic: Strategy planning for building consulting practices

Presentation to include:

• Who is really running my business?
• What is my time really worth?
• How can I be more efficient?
• What can I do to minimise risk?
• How can I build a sustainable practice?
• Q & A Session

Legal Presentation

David Creais, Bartier Perry

Topic: Lost Opportunity

Presentation to include:

• Must an owner provide the builder with an opportunity to rectify defects?
• Not according to the Court of appeal in Ceerose Pty Ltd v The Owners - Strata Plan No 89074

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 2 February 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