PropertyResidentialConstructionPrint articleOpinionConstruction tsar David Chandler's biggest obstacle is the politicsRobert HarleyContributorSep 5, 2019 – 12.00amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLast month, three days into his new role as NSW Building Commissioner, David Chandler appeared before the NSW Parliament’s Public Accountability Committee inquiry into Building Standards, Building Quality and Building Disputes.It was no meet and greet. It was a grilling, at times testy and fractious.Loading...Robert Harley is a former property editor of The Australian Financial Review. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rob@rharley.com.auSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreConstructionOpinionLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PropertyThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe old-school hacks that will make travel easier – and betterMaria ShollenbargerWhat’s next in watches, according to 4 leading brandsThe lockdown habit this exec wants to keep until she’s 90BOSS Financial ReviewOnly 3 women are on the Rich Bosses list. There might be a reasonSally PattenProfit talks louder than scandals for White and EllisonAustralia’s 50 Richest Bosses revealedLife & LeisureDazzle with a lacy Zimmermann frock and a cherry evening bagEugenie KellyBrisbane scores coup with trilogy from a contemporary master of danceThe must-book new restaurants to dine at this AugustRich ListFortescue near settlement with US tycoon after energy deal bust-upPeter KerAustralia’s 50 Richest Bosses revealedAnnie Cannon-Brookes opens restaurant on her $24m Dunk Island