by Heath McNab | Feb 19, 2021 | Building design trends, The future of our cities
Expanding urban populations and land scarcity in our capital cities are the driving force behind the increasing number of vertical schools in development. Approximately 200 new schools are needed in both New South Wales and Victoria each year for the next decade to...
by Heath McNab | Jan 28, 2021 | The future of our cities
From the slum sprawls of The Rocks and the ongoing modifications, alterations and confusions of Sydney’s early streets as the city grew organically from the harbour, change might be the only constant to Sydney’s character. Major infrastructure projects, including West...
by Heath McNab | Dec 8, 2020 | Building industry technology
The building industry is still an emerging market for artificial intelligence, yet potential is ripe to reduce inefficiencies and improve outcomes for all. Code compliance at the click of a button Code compliance is oftentimes a laborious process requiring a long list...
by Heath McNab | Nov 13, 2020 | Building industry technology
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning Portal) Regulation 2020 commenced on July 1, 2020, introducing some important changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The amendments require the use of the NSW planning portal...
by Heath McNab | Nov 9, 2020 | BCA legislation
The New South Wales Parliament passed two important bills earlier this year that will potentially increase the risk to landowners, not just developers, being mandated to carry out building rectifications. Under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2019 and the...
