by John McGee | Aug 4, 2026 | Legislation updates
The NSW Government is progressing what is expected to become the most significant reform of the State’s building approvals framework since the 2010s. Through the proposed Building (Approvals & Practitioners) Bill 2026, several existing pieces of legislation...
by John McGee | Jul 14, 2026 | NCC changes
The release of NCC 2025 has prompted a familiar response across the industry; a focus on what has changed, new provisions, updated thresholds, additional requirements, and so on. But for most projects, that is not where the real impact sits. The more important...
by John McGee | Mar 18, 2026 | MBC Group update
Accessibility in building design is often viewed as prescriptive, a matter of meeting gradients, clearances, circulation widths and fixture dimensions exactly as set out in the NCC and referenced standards. In many cases, that approach is entirely appropriate. The...
by John McGee | Feb 10, 2026 | MBC Group update
One of the most common points of confusion in the NSW planning and construction process is the difference between engaging a building certifier to issue approvals and formally appointing one to oversee construction. Both steps are essential; they are related, but they...
by John McGee | Nov 25, 2025 | Legislation updates
The NSW planning landscape is undergoing another significant period of reform. With amendments to the EP&A Act passed in May 2025, and a major reform Bill introduced in September 2025, the development and construction sector is facing meaningful shifts in...
