In terms of compliance it becomes a “have to” at the Construction Certificate stage. At that stage the certifier will want you to demonstrate compliance. That is where Application Solutions can help by preparing a comprehensive Compliance Assessment. Leaving thoughts of energy efficiency (which is what Section J is all about) until the end of […]
When is the right time to think about Section J of the BCA? Read More »
In our last newsletter we talked about Section J being new and that everyone was working out what they had to do at the Construction Certificate stage. Now the question arises, what do we need to do at the other end of the process? Obviously PCAs will want the Section J part of the work
The early development stage of the National Australian Built Environment Rating System – NABERS was through a greenhouse gas emission rating, known as the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR), developed through the Federal Government’s then Australian Greenhouse Office, and commercialised by the then NSW Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA). The NSW Department of Environment and
Application Solutions is all about looking for solutions; Solutions to difficult energy management problems. We try to adopt a common sense approach yet starting with first principles. It is a trend in the ESD field that the most effective solutions are integrated so that output from one component is input to another so that the
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Insulation should not interfere with the safety or performance of services and fittings such as heating flues, recessed light fittings, transformers for low voltage lighting, gas appliances and general plumbing and electrical components. This includes providing appropriate clearances. Low voltage lighting transformers should not be covered by insulation and be mounted above the insulation rather
These days a lot of sustainability issues are legislated and we “have to do them”. But interestingly, although there is usually a cost involved, there is also a financial benefit. A more efficient building is a cheaper building to run and usually pays back the added cost in a few years. ESD features are also
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Artificial cooling of buildings in some climates can cause condensation to form inside the layers of the building envelope. Such condensation can cause significant structural or cosmetic damage to the envelope before it is detected. Associated mould growth may also create health risks to the occupants. Effective control of condensation is a complex issue. In
BASIX is a sustainability assessment tool required in NSW for all new residential developments as well as alterations and additions to existing buildings in which the cost of work exceeds $50 000. By taking data from the design, location, size and building materials, BASIX aims to reduce energy and water usage which in turn helps
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We have received quite a few enquiries about JV3 Verification Method alternative solutions for various types of commercial buildings in the past few months. There is a gradual recognition of the value of using JV3 to reach Section J compliance despite of the possibly higher cost associated with JV3 comparing to that of Deemed-To-Satisfy (DTS)
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For modern businesses, sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s a commercial imperative. Building professionals, in particular, are under increasing pressure from
Key Points in the Video Purpose of Section J Report: A Section J report is necessary when applying for a construction certificate for commercial
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.
