This is a national program designed to improve the energy efficiency of Australia’s large office buildings. From 1 November 2010 mandatory disclosure obligations became applicable to many commercial buildings. Anyone selling or leasing office space of 2,000 m2 or more are required to obtain and disclose an up-to-date energy efficiency rating. (Some exceptions and exemptions […]
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The effect of greenhouse gases on the climate and the consequential widespread effects on communities are now well recognised. Realising this must have an impact on the way we build. Read on to find our more about reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Australia
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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.
