New Building Code – 1 May 2023 On the national front, the new building code came into effect in 2023. It is in fact the 2022 code but there are various adoption dates. Most of the code is due to come into effect on 1 May 2023. NCC/BCA Residential Buildings – 1 October 2023 The […]
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To ease the stress of dealing with rapid change with a new version of the building code being issued every year, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) moved to a 3-year cycle. The last update was in 2019, and the new update is due this year. Although for those of us working with Section J
The application of BASIX to larger boarding houses has been contentious since about 2007, soon after Section J of the building code commenced. It was never meant to be an issue! BASIX was not intended to be applicable to large boarding houses (ie those boarding houses defined as Class 3 buildings under the building code).
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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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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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We touched on the current energy efficiency review being carried out by the ABCB in the article on the 10 Year anniversary. The scope of the changes are potentially very broad so we thought we would bring some more information directly from the ABCB. There is a link to the full ABCB information page at
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After a preliminary examination of the draft in the new code’s proposed changes to Section J, professionals from the commercial and multi-residential sustainable design and construction industries were alarmed. They based their views on Section J – NCC 2016 Volume One Public Draft (V2) and formed a working group to critically analyse the document. Among
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Beyond aesthetics and functionality, designing a home requires sustainability. Residential buildings in Australia produce over 10% of the country’s carbon emissions and consume 24% of
Green buildings are on the rise. According to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), there was an 80% increase in Green Star certifications in
Renovating your home? Then you must know how the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (EP&A) applies to your situation. Ensure that your building meets all
The warm glow of the morning sun inside a room is naturally invigorating. Cooking dinner in a kitchen filled with soft, natural light, highlights the
