by John McGee | Mar 17, 2023 | Building design trends
If we set aside whether towers are the best or only way to densify our cities, it is safe to say there is a growing body of evidence that many of our learning centres are heading in the same direction of travel. As building surveyors we have seen a proliferation of...
by John McGee | Jan 13, 2023 | Legislation updates, Livable cities and reforms
The NSW Government is showing a strong commitment to the development of sustainable and resilient homes and buildings. A new State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 looks to encourage the design and delivery of more sustainable buildings...
by John McGee | Dec 12, 2022 | MBC Group update
The adoption of EV vehicles throughout Australia is gradually increasing. However, the current provisions under the NCC (National Construction Code) have not yet caught up to the risks associated with lithium battery technology installed in electric cars, scooters,...
by John McGee | Nov 23, 2022 | MBC Group update
Two years ago, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning Portal) Regulation 2020 commenced, introducing some important changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The amendments required the use of the NSW planning portal...
by John McGee | Jun 15, 2022 | NCC changes
From September 1st this year any new material, product or component of a building that is required to be the subject of a fire test, will have to be subject to the latest version of that fire test for it to be compliant for safe use. The thorny issue here is the way...
