In further response to recommendations of the BCR, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) have drafted the National Registration Framework (NRF) discussion paper, proposing a nationally consistent registration system which would require mandatory specific NCC training and CPD for each core disciplines involved in the design and construction of a building. To find out more […]
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The BCR also brings to attention the documentary aspect of compliant work carried out and acknowledges that private building surveyors (private building certifiers depending on your jurisdiction) do not hold expertise in all aspects of building design and therefore often rely on engineers or other expert consultants to design and certify certain components of work.
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There has been a lot in the media about the building industry in the last few years. As a result of the defects exposed by the likes of the Opal and Mascot Towers buildings and residential apartment fires of London’s Grenfell and Melbourne’s Lacrosse buildings, one might say a call for building regulatory reform across
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In thinking about balancing the supply renewable energy with demand, we were reminded of an interesting idea we reported on 11 years ago. The article was about the use of plug in hybrid cars as part of the grid. Engineer, Richard Hunwick, put forward the proposal. It was a very good concept, but what’s happened
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Back in 2017 we had a newsletter item about a trial program in Perth where people with solar panels could sell their excess power to each other but not back to the grid. It raised a lot of interesting ideas about the use of ‘blockchain’ software and the balancing of supply and demand of electricity.
Micro Grids – The Future Read More »
The Association of Accredited Certifiers held their annual conference recently. The association organised a ‘virtual’ conference this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Andrew Latimer (from Application Solutions) played a part by presenting one of the concurrent sessions entitled: A detailed look at Section J: 2019 version. Andrew presented his talk from home and had to
We have talked before in this blog about how boarding houses, Classified as Class 3 buildings in the building code, should be assessed. The question was, should they go through BASIX at DA/Development Approval stage, or Section J of the building code at Construction Certificate stage. We have just received some news from the NSW
Boarding Houses – Do they need Section J, BASIX, or both? Read More »
The changes that are forecast to be introduced to Section J in 2019 are big. So, grab a coffee and sit back and read on. The starting point is to forget everything you thought you knew about Section J and start again! If you are new to this then it is important to know that
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This article is intended as a heads up to our clients about the soon to be implemented changes to Basix. It’s also a reminder to those who know about the changes but might not have noticed that the implementation of these modifications is fast approaching. On the 1st July 2017, Basix energy targets will increase.
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Kingspan Insulation opens high-tech, energy-efficient Australian Manufacturing Facility
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The world is moving toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Australia is looking ahead to becoming a renewable energy leader. Those aspirations are totally
If you are involved in Commercial or Industrial building design, construction, or operation, then you’re probably familiar with Section J reports, which can be done
Are you planning to build or renovate a commercial building and found out that you need a Section J Report? Are there building regulations and energy
As the world continues to act and move toward a more sustainable future, environmentally sustainable design (ESD) is becoming increasingly important. The NSW Department of
