by Heath McNab | Aug 30, 2017 | NCC changes
The NSW Government has recently published the Environmental Planning Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety and Building Certification) Regulation 2017, which will come into effect on 1 October 2017. The new reforms aim to improve fire safety in new and existing buildings,...
by Heath McNab | May 19, 2017 | Building design trends
With most Australians spending 90% or more of their time indoors, it’s not surprising that building design has a significant impact on our health and wellbeing. In recent years, there has been a push to ensure building developments are not only environmentally...
by Heath McNab | May 11, 2017 | MBC Group update
With so much competition in the Sydney market, how do you find a private certifier you can trust to deliver quality outcomes? One option is to choose a company with ISO 9001 certification. It’s an internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, so...
by Heath McNab | Mar 17, 2017 | Livable cities and reforms
This article was developed in collaboration with one of NSW’s leading Access Consultants, Michael Eisenhuth of Code Performance. Heritage buildings in NSW need to provide equitable and dignified access for all people. This includes wheelchair users and people with a...
by Heath McNab | Nov 18, 2016 | Building industry trends
1. Building Information Modelling Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of the fastest-growing trends in the building and construction industry, both in Australia and around the world. The digital prototyping technology allows teams to create 3D images of a...
