by John McGee | Mar 26, 2024 | Livable cities and reforms
The NSW construction industry, particularly in Sydney, has faced significant scrutiny due to various high-profile building defects, notably at Opal Towers, Mascot Towers, and more recently the developments owned by Toplace. These incidents have not only highlighted...
by John McGee | Jan 12, 2024 | Livable cities and reforms
Whether you’re a seasoned builder, architect, or building consultant, the significance of lifts in modern structures cannot be overstated. Beyond the practicality of moving large goods in residential buildings or facilitating seamless transitions during house...
by John McGee | Oct 24, 2023 | Livable cities and reforms
Residential development has always been an integral part of human civilisation. Over the centuries, the design of homes has evolved to reflect our changing lifestyles and needs. In recent years, there has been a profound reimagining of housing design, driven by the...
by John McGee | May 23, 2023 | Livable cities and reforms
“We are in the middle of the century of cities – the hundred years of accelerated urbanisation from 1980 to 2080 that is creating a majority-urban planet.” (source: Greater Cities Commission and The Business of Cities research report ‘Greater Cities: The Global...
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 Heath McNab | Oct 28, 2021 | Livable cities and reforms
Public buildings and adjourning spaces – with a greater thoroughfare of people – present particular challenges to building certification. While the BCA is the minimum standard for buildings to comply with, in relation to Fire Resistance, Access and Egress, Services...
