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Essential new BCA laws that you should know
From 1 July 2021, NSW Fair Trading is introducing changes to the residential building industry to restore consumer confidence and make sure that all apartment buildings meet Building Code of Australia (BCA) standards. It follows the forced evacuation of ‘unsafe’...
What next for the aged care building sector
The recently-released report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has profound implications for the Australian building and construction industry. Coming as it did in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragic infection outbreaks in more...
The rise and rise of vertical schools
Expanding urban populations and land scarcity in our capital cities are the driving force behind the increasing number of vertical schools in development. Approximately 200 new schools are needed in both New South Wales and Victoria each year for the next decade to...
Future-focused Sydney city
From the slum sprawls of The Rocks and the ongoing modifications, alterations and confusions of Sydney’s early streets as the city grew organically from the harbour, change might be the only constant to Sydney’s character. Major infrastructure projects, including West...
3 trends in AI and technology impacting the building sector
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...
NSW goes digital with new Planning Portal
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...
New legislation on Residential Apartment Buildings
The New South Wales Parliament passed two important bills earlier this year that will potentially increase the risk to landowners, not just developers, being mandated to carry out building rectifications. Under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2019 and the...
New NCC 2019 Amendment 1 adopted by all states and territories
From July 1, all Australian States and Territories have adopted NCC 2019 Amendment 1, which was a result of decisions made by the Building Ministers’ Forum and the Board. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes: A new provision on egress from early childhood centres; An update...
Is this the end of Interim and Final Occupation Certificates?
Interim Occupation Certificates are regularly used by our Accredited Building Certifiers to authorise the occupation of a partially completed development, or the use of a building that has changed its Building Code of Australia classification. They are particularly...
Do Crown authorities need development approval?
Development approvals by Crown authorities are a source of confusion for many of our clients. We asked Nathaniel Murray, Director of NSW Town Planning, to explain the process and provide tips for your next Crown development. It’s one of the most misunderstood...
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