Retrofitting buildings is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve the energy performance of Australia’s ageing building stock. Considering around 75% of the buildings that will be standing in 2050 have already been built, there’s a growing urgency to make existing structures more efficient, comfortable and sustainable. A retrofit building project can […]
In our last Newsletter (Feb 2025), we outlined the proposed changes to the NCC. This was based on the draft which was released in 2024. It is possible that the final version may differ after consideration of industry comments, so we are keen to see the final version. In previous years, the new version of
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For many years we have noticed how hard it is for builders/suppliers/contractors to sign off their work with respect to Section J. We have tried to help by producing an itemised summary in our Section J assessment reports so that it is clear which parts of Section J need addressing. Yet, when it is time
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There are lot of changes ahead for the NCC2025 Section J (Commercial Buildings). Sometimes it feels like change is too fast and it is hard to keep up. While that it true, it used to be worse! Prior to 2019 the code changed every year. Since 2019 the code has been updated every 3 years.
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Recent research indicates Australians are increasingly influenced by sustainability considerations in property decisions. Green homes have been shown to attract 16.7% greater buyer interest and sell 4% quicker. But for builders, developers and industry professionals in NSW, meeting these considerations is about more than providing market value or contributing to a sustainable future. The Building
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The world’s thirst for water is growing faster than ever. By 2030, we could face a 40% shortfall in freshwater supply. Right now, a staggering 4 billion people are experiencing water scarcity, and one in four cities are struggling with water insecurity. The problem is only getting worse as our population continues to grow. Water
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J1V3 is an important part of sustainable building practices in Australia. A J1V3 performance solution can be adopted as an alternative compliance pathway to the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) solution. It ensures that buildings meet minimum energy performance standards to comply with the National Construction Code (NCC), whilst helping to reduce environmental impact. However, navigating J1V3 can
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Retrofitting buildings is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve the energy performance of Australia’s ageing building stock. Considering around 75% of
In our last Newsletter (Feb 2025), we outlined the proposed changes to the NCC. This was based on the draft which was released in 2024.
For many years we have noticed how hard it is for builders/suppliers/contractors to sign off their work with respect to Section J. We have tried
There are lot of changes ahead for the NCC2025 Section J (Commercial Buildings). Sometimes it feels like change is too fast and it is hard
