We provide a cost effective and premium service offering that delivers on target, inline with w with regulation and industry wide acts.
We provide a cost effective and premium service offering that delivers on target, inline with w with regulation and industry wide acts.
We provide a cost effective and premium service offering that delivers on target, inline with w with regulation and industry wide acts.
We provide a cost effective and premium service offering that delivers on target, inline with w with regulation and industry wide acts.

ThreeFifteen
Case study
Project overview
📍 Location: 315 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931
🏢 Property Type: A-Grade Offices
🏘️ Units: 16
💰 Project Value: $130,000 - $150,000 (inc. GST)
Scope of Work
✅ Building Envelope Repairs – New parapet flashing, external cladding repairs, window sealing
✅ Waterproofing Repairs – Basement damp course waterproofing
✅ Structural Repairs – Concrete panel repairs, stairwell waterproofing
✅ External Painting – Partial exterior repaint and texture repairs
Project Team
👷 Body Corporate Manager: PILOT Body Corporate
🔨 Builder & primary contractor: Priority One Building Services
📋 Professional Reports: Spot On Building Consultancy, Logocon Engineering



Before & After


What PILOT did
What PILOT did
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Assessed the scope Following water ingress complaints in basement and office areas, our team went onsite and documented the issues in a report with photographs, outlining the multiple water ingress issues
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Held initial meeting with the committee to explain the issues and approve professional reporting
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Arranged professional reporting Coordinated comprehensive building inspection
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Conducted tenders: Managed competitive tender process with detailed scope specifications based on professional reports
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Stakeholder engagement: Held onsite meetings with the Committee and the approved builder to firm up proposal details
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Project staging: Organised works into logical phases (base contract, variation 1 additional investigations and repairs, variation 2 roof flashing replacement)
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Financial management: Calculated total project cost, recommended a hybrid method of funding with maintenance funds and a special levy, prepared the meeting resolutions, held a meeting to pass the resolution, collected the levies.
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Oversight: Conducted site meetings and progress inspections, with photographic documentation of completed works
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Communication: Maintained detailed records and provided regular updates to committee members throughout the 18-month project timeline
Project Outcomes
📌 Repairs Completed: [100%]
📌 Budget Performance: ✅ 100% on budget
📌 Timeline Performance: ✅ Completed May 2025
📌 Additional management fees: PILOT was paid on an hourly rate for services rendered rather than a commission on the total project cost.
Key Takeaways
✔️ Successes: Complex structural waterproofing issues resolved with engineered solutions ensuring long-term durability
⚠️ Challenges: Original construction quality issues requiring detailed remediation solutions
🏡 Community Impact: 100% Local contractors boosted the local economy.
📢 Future Recommendations: Conduct annual building inspections to address minor water ingress issues from escalating

Our impact
The project addressed critical water ingress issues that threatened the building's structural integrity and tenant amenity. Professional engineering assessment ensured repairs met current standards and provided long-term solutions. The comprehensive approach addressed not just immediate problems but underlying design deficiencies in the basement drainage system.

Client feedback
PILOT has been managing the building since 2011. Their ongoing management is testament to our ability to deliver real value in commercial owners corporation management.
