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What is a Section J Report?

An NCC Section J Report provides information on whether a building design complies with the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) Section J.

NCC 2022 UPDATED ADOPTION TIMETABLE

NCC 2022 UPDATED ADOPTION TIMETABLE

The provisions for these three areas will broadly come into effect on 1 October 2023. However, each of the States and Territories have their own adoption timeline when it comes to these

NCC 2022 Residential Changes

The release of NCC 2022 brings major changes to Energy Efficiency.  What do you need to know for your projects?   1.  7 Star Minimum The new minimum house rating required for new homes is 7 Stars (out of 10).  Previously it was 6 Stars, so this is a significant...

Double-glazing in Warm Climates?

A client recently asked whether they should consider double glazing for their new home in Queensland.  Here's what we advised: 1.  Double glazing absolutely assists in keeping heat out during summer, and providing increased insulation during winter, as well as...