What Does a Building Management Committee Do in Strata?
If you’re part of a mixed-use property, you’ve likely heard of a BMC but may not be clear on what it actually does. It doesn’t handle building management tasks like cleaning or on-site repairs, since that's usually left to a building manager. Instead, the BMC focuses on coordination, compliance, and shared decision-making, often with help from professionals in strata management. Here’s what you need to know about the key roles a BMC takes on.
Oversee Shared Facility Governance
Questions about strata parking rules often land on the desk of a committee trying to enforce fairness across mixed-use properties. That’s only one part of managing shared facilities, which can also include access corridors, loading bays, lift lobbies, and rooftop equipment zones. Each shared space must follow what's outlined in the strata management statement, which varies per development.
If terms are unclear, having a trained strata partner help interpret and apply the rules can make day-to-day decisions easier and more consistent, especially when rules affect multiple schemes within the site.
Coordinate With Multiple Stakeholders
Concerns around finding a tenant for a commercial unit can easily spill into discussions between residential and retail lot owners. That’s because every scheme’s activity affects shared areas, from deliveries to noise control. A committee must ensure everyone is heard and that decisions reflect long-term site interests, not just short-term fixes.
Coordinating these talks takes structure and clear records. If you have a strata advisor helping to guide agendas, settle tie-breaks, or track meeting history, it’s easier to keep everyone engaged without turning meetings into long debates.
Monitor Financial Contributions and Expenditure
Are you well-aware that managing shared budgets is more than collecting funds and signing off invoices? There’s insurance to renew, contractor payments to track, and maintenance costs that vary year to year. All contributions must follow the breakdown in your strata management statement.
Keeping this financial side of things clear and balanced is a big ask. That’s why some committees lean on professional teams to prepare statements, review spending patterns, and ensure records match what each scheme owes. This helps avoid tension during audit periods or when it’s time to raise levies.
Approve and Supervise Maintenance Activities
When common areas need repairs (like resurfacing podium tiles or updating access control systems) someone has to approve the works and monitor the timeline. The committee isn’t expected to manage trades or check if jobs are up to standard, but it does need to ensure the works meet shared responsibilities. You’ll often find that scheduled maintenance programmes, regular site inspections, and documentation support come in handy here. Having those systems run in the background helps your committee focus on oversight, not paperwork.
Ensure Legal and Compliance Obligations Are Met
Safety checks, access reviews, records of decisions, and related matters, are all part of keeping a multi-use site compliant with state regulations and internal agreements. It’s easy to overlook something if the property has different access points, service zones, or scheme-specific rules.
A committee needs to stay on top of what's required legally and what’s agreed to internally. That's where experienced strata professionals help. They’re not replacing your decisions, but they can make sure the steps you take are documented and in line with the law.
Does your BMC need a strata management team that brings structure and clarity to complex developments? Get in touch with Netstrata today!
