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...
by Heath McNab | Dec 4, 2018 | BCA legislation
Many building certification consultants face problems with non-conforming and non-compliant building products. Understanding the difference is the key to reducing your risk, managing costs and ensuring compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC). What are...
by Heath McNab | Oct 17, 2018 | BCA legislation, Building industry trends
The NSW Government has proposed replacing the Building Professionals Act 2005 with the Building and Development Certifiers Bill 2018, to strengthen and simplify the building certification system in NSW. The proposed changes will include an amendment to the...
by Heath McNab | Sep 27, 2018 | BCA legislation
New regulations will come into effect on 22 October 2018 that require owners of buildings in NSW with external combustible cladding to register with the NSW Government via an online portal. The online portal is not yet live, but you can sign up to be notified when it...
by Heath McNab | Nov 15, 2017 | BCA legislation
The new fire safety regulations that came into effect on 1 October 2017 require all fire safety assessments to be carried out by a competent fire safety practitioner. As part of the reforms, the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation will establish a...
by Heath McNab | Aug 30, 2017 | BCA legislation
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,...
