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How will the new airport impact the building industry?
These days, it’s hard to walk 100 metres in Sydney without running into a construction site. The new Sydney Metro is well underway, while sites across the city are in various stages of development,...
5 reasons to obtain a BCA report
Whether you’re buying or selling a building, experiencing a change in occupancy or considering a refurbishment, you may like to consider obtaining a Building Code of Australia (BCA) report as part...
MBC Group announces new Advisory Board and Associate Director
MBC Group has established an external Advisory Board, comprising leading experts in architecture, building certification, business development and leadership. In November 2018, the team welcomed...
How to identify a competent fire safety practitioner
The new fire safety regulations that came into effect on 1 October 2017 require all fire safety assessments to be carried out by a competent fire safety practitioner. As part of the reforms, the NSW...
MBC Group scholarship paves the way for new and diverse talent
The building and construction industry is Australia's third largest employer and most male-dominated sector, with men making up 88 per cent of the workforce. Thanks to Australia’s ageing population,...
Balancing sustainability and BCA compliance
As innovative and sustainable workplaces become the norm, there is an increasing need for organisations to consider how energy-efficient solutions will comply with the Building Code of Australia...
Regulating the independence of building certifiers
The NSW Government has proposed replacing the Building Professionals Act 2005 with the Building and Development Certifiers Bill 2018, to strengthen and simplify the building certification system in...
Fire safety reforms passed by NSW Government
The NSW Government has recently published the Environmental Planning Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety and Building Certification) Regulation 2017, which will come into effect on 1 October 2017. The...
How to fast track a Complying Development Certificate
A Complying Development Certificate can be a great way to fast-track your construction start date, but you’ll need everything in order before submitting your application. Here’s how to make sure it...
Non-conforming vs non-compliant building products
Many building certification consultants face problems with non-conforming and non-compliant building products. Understanding the difference is the key to reducing your risk, managing costs and...
New combustible cladding regulations in NSW
New regulations will come into effect on 22 October 2018 that require owners of buildings in NSW with external combustible cladding to register with the NSW Government via an online portal. The...
Can a modern building design make you healthy?
With most Australians spending 90% or more of their time indoors, it’s not surprising that building design has a significant impact on our health and wellbeing. In recent years, there has been a...
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