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EP&A Act Reforms
The NSW planning landscape is undergoing another significant period of reform. With amendments to the EP&A Act passed in May 2025, and a major reform Bill introduced in September 2025, the...
Do Crown agencies need development approval?
Development approvals by Crown agencies are often a source of confusion for our clients. We're leaning into our years of hard-won experience to explain the process and provide tips for your next...
Building compliance in Battery Energy Storage Systems
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...
Designing data centres for the future
As the world’s appetite for digital connectivity grows, the physical infrastructure behind it, the data centre, has become one of the most critical elements of modern society. In Australia, this...
NCC 2022 Amendment 2 and what it means for you
On 29 July 2025, NCC 2022 was amended to integrate the AS 1428.1:2021 standard, redefining what accessibility means across Australian construction. What’s Changed? The primary shift in Amendment 2...
Navigating the expanded scope of the DBP Act
What the construction industry needs to know in 2025 The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) continues to reshape the construction industry, broadening its scope from high-rise...
Do you really need a BCA Consultant?
Understanding the difference and knowing when to call in the experts In the fast-paced world of development and construction, clarity around responsibilities can make or break a project. One...
Stricter sustainability guidelines in new builds
As the building and construction sector moves toward a low-carbon future, sustainability is no longer a buzzword, it's becoming a compliance benchmark. In response to national climate targets and...
Proposed changes in NCC 2025: a comparison with NCC 2022
The National Construction Code (NCC) is Australia’s primary set of technical standards for building design and construction. Updated every three years, it ensures buildings meet evolving safety,...
Performance solutions & computational fluid dynamics
This article is prompted by a concerning trend: some fire safety engineers are presenting sub-par performance solutions for significant deviations from the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions of the...
Electrification and NABERS compliance for commercial assets
In the commercial real estate market, the shift towards a more sustainable future is rapidly accelerating, with electrification taking centre stage. This transition is driven by policy changes,...
Understanding the new EP&A (Transport Oriented Development) Regulation 2024
The Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure has recently announced a pivotal update to the Housing SEPP with the introduction of a new Chapter 5 focused on Transport Oriented Development...
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