by Heath McNab | May 2, 2019 | BCA legislation
The updated National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 is now available online and will be adopted from 1 May. It features the most significant changes to the Code since it was introduced in 1996, including 20 new verification methods and an overhaul of energy efficiency...
by Heath McNab | Apr 9, 2019 | BCA legislation, Building industry trends
The NSW Government recently announced its response to the Building Confidence Report that was commissioned in 2017, after independent experts found national problems in the construction industry. The Government is supporting the majority of recommendations in the...
by Heath McNab | Mar 19, 2019 | BCA legislation, Building industry trends
The National Construction Code (NCC) provides the minimum requirements for health, safety, amenity and sustainability in the design and construction of new and existing buildings. However, many developers confuse these minimum standards for best practice and forget to...
by Heath McNab | Jan 15, 2019 | BCA legislation
A Complying Development Certificate can be a great way to fast-track your construction start date, but you’ll need everything in order before submitting your application. Here’s how to make sure it ticks all the boxes. What is a Complying Development Certificate? A...
by Heath McNab | Jan 8, 2019 | BCA legislation
Whether you’re buying or selling a building, experiencing a change in occupancy or considering a refurbishment, you may like to consider obtaining a Building Code of Australia (BCA) report as part of your due diligence. BCA compliance A BCA report will detail areas of...
by Heath McNab | Dec 10, 2018 | BCA legislation
As innovative and sustainable workplaces become the norm, there is an increasing need for organisations to consider how energy-efficient solutions will comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). To address this, the Australian Government is supporting changes...
