SESSIONS

From Maintenance to Mastery: Thriving as a Fire Partner in the Strata Sector

Strata buildings may not be the biggest in your portfolio, but they can be the most valuable—if you know how to unlock their potential. The strata market is the bread and butter of the fire industry, and the service providers who win in this space aren’t just the cheapest or the fastest—they’re the ones who understand how strata managers think and what they truly need from their fire partners.

In this session, Nathan Keating, a qualified fire safety professional and Treasurer of Strata Community Association (Vic), will take you inside the strata world to reveal:

  • Why strata managers choose their fire servicing partners—and why they walk away.
  • How compliance pressure shapes every decision they make.
  • What you can do to become the provider they trust with their entire portfolio.

This is not a technical talk—it’s a business-building conversation. If you want to grow your strata book, open more doors with the right managers, and become a long-term partner, not just another contractor, this session is for you.

PRESENTER(S)
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Nathan Keating

Chief Executive Officer, Focus Building Risk and Compliance Pty Ltd

After a successful career in banking, finance, and risk, including three years as Managing Director of Melbourne’s third-largest specialist strata insurance brokerage, I transitioned to the Essential Safety Measures (ESM) auditing sector by acquiring Focus Building Risk and Compliance. This move was driven by my passion for strata and the people who work within it. As Treasurer of the Strata Community Association (Vic) since July 2024, I bring a unique blend of expertise in compliance, risk, and strata management to help improve building safety and foster collaboration across the sector. My mission is to make strata buildings safer and easier to manage.