by John McGee | Sep 19, 2025 | Building industry technology
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition, providing grid stability, peak load management, and support for renewable power generation. With both NSW and Victoria driving rapid deployment of large-scale storage...
by John McGee | Nov 28, 2023 | Building industry technology, NCC changes
The accelerating demand for electric vehicles (EV) is reshaping not only the automotive landscape but also the very fabric of urban living. The surge in EV popularity is introducing a unique challenge for older apartment buildings that may struggle to adapt to the...
by John McGee | Sep 26, 2023 | Building industry technology
Australia’s construction industry could be poised to usher in a new era of innovation through the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC). Spearheaded by organisations like School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW), MMC is driving positive change, impacting the...
by Heath McNab | Dec 10, 2021 | Building design trends, Building industry technology
What will the future of architecture look like? The industry has been subject to some big changes particularly over the last decade, paving the way for new ways of conceiving, designing and delivering building designs. We sat down with three architectural firms that...
by Heath McNab | Dec 8, 2020 | Building industry technology
The building industry is still an emerging market for artificial intelligence, yet potential is ripe to reduce inefficiencies and improve outcomes for all. Code compliance at the click of a button Code compliance is oftentimes a laborious process requiring a long list...
by Heath McNab | Nov 13, 2020 | Building industry technology
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning Portal) Regulation 2020 commenced on July 1, 2020, introducing some important changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The amendments require the use of the NSW planning portal...