by John McGee | Aug 4, 2026 | Legislation updates
The NSW Parliament has now passed the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, paving the way for one of the most significant reforms of the State’s building approvals framework in more than a decade. The reforms will establish a new consolidated...
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...
