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Understanding the new EP&A (Transport Oriented Development) Regulation 2024
The Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure has recently announced a pivotal update to the Housing SEPP with the introduction of a new Chapter 5 focused on Transport Oriented Development...
The transition from AS1428.1-2009 to AS1428.1-2021
In a stride toward a more inclusive environment, the updated AS1428.1:2021 standard heralds a significant evolution from its 2009 predecessor, promising enhanced accessibility in new building...
Building trust in Class 2 construction
The NSW construction industry, particularly in Sydney, has faced significant scrutiny due to various high-profile building defects, notably at Opal Towers, Mascot Towers, and more recently the...
MBC Group Directors agree to acquisition
In a move to strengthen our business which will enable our continued growth and the ability to provide a range of professional services, Heath and Joel are pleased to have agreed to the acquisition...
Unlocking vertical mobility: elevating understanding of passenger lifts
Whether you're a seasoned builder, architect, or building consultant, the significance of lifts in modern structures cannot be overstated. Beyond the practicality of moving large goods in...
The impact of EV charging requirements on apartment buildings
The accelerating demand for electric vehicles (EV) is reshaping not only the automotive landscape but also the very fabric of urban living. The surge in EV popularity is introducing a unique...
Livable housing design in Australia
Residential development has always been an integral part of human civilisation. Over the centuries, the design of homes has evolved to reflect our changing lifestyles and needs. In recent years,...
Assessing modern methods of construction
Australia's construction industry could be poised to usher in a new era of innovation through the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC). Spearheaded by organisations like School...
Working with heritage buildings
Preserving the past while embracing the future - a delicate balance that adaptive reuse of heritage buildings seeks to achieve. In an era of rapid urbanisation and evolving architectural...
Developing pathways in Newcastle
According to a recent AIBS survey, private building surveying firms and local governments across Australia say they are struggling to recruit building surveyors, and this is creating a backlog of...
Universal design and access in the built environment
If you take the time to look closely at Australia’s city landscapes you will find a patchwork of construction sites, closed footpaths and barriers such as parked vehicles. They are probably minor...
The rise of mega regions
"We are in the middle of the century of cities – the hundred years of accelerated urbanisation from 1980 to 2080 that is creating a majority-urban planet.” (source: Greater Cities Commission and The...
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