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Assessing modern methods of construction
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...
Working with heritage buildings
Preserving the past while embracing the future - a delicate balance that adaptive reuse of heritage buildings seeks to achieve. In an era of rapid urbanisation and evolving architectural...
Developing pathways in Newcastle
According to a recent AIBS survey, private building surveying firms and local governments across Australia say they are struggling to recruit building surveyors, and this is creating a backlog of...
Universal design and access in the built environment
If you take the time to look closely at Australia’s city landscapes you will find a patchwork of construction sites, closed footpaths and barriers such as parked vehicles. They are probably minor...
The rise of mega regions
"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...
Critical infrastructure and building compliance
The extraordinary growth in data centres over the past decade is set to accelerate to meet rising demand as Australia heads off into the cloud. The increasingly digital and interconnected world has...
How city densification is changing schools
If we set aside whether towers are the best or only way to densify our cities, it is safe to say there is a growing body of evidence that many of our learning centres are heading in the same...
Building sustainable and comfortable places to live and work
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...
Considerations surrounding EV charging bays
The adoption of EV vehicles throughout Australia is gradually increasing. However, the current provisions under the NCC (National Construction Code) have not yet caught up to the risks associated...
NSW planning portal upgrade
Two years ago, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning Portal) Regulation 2020 commenced, introducing some important changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment...
The next reform wave is coming
In our last article we mentioned the fact that some major legislative changes are out for consultation with potential for adoption in early 2023. As promised, we will review the proposals and...
Reforming building laws – your opinion matters
The NSW Government is seeking to increase stakeholder confidence in the building industry. They are creating a new foundation for construction by looking at how to improve laws, better protect...
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