by Tori Walker | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
As mentioned in a previous blog article, there are numerous and significant changes to the way that Section J (Deemed to Satisfy) assessments are to be carried out under NCC 2019, Vol 1. These changes take mandatory effect on 1st of May, 2020. So what are the main...
by Tori Walker | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
New energy efficiency provisions aiming to increase energy efficiency by 30-40% were introduced with the release of NCC 2019 on 1st May, 2019. As the changes were quite significant, compulsory adoption was delayed until 1st May, 2020. For the last 12 months, the...
by Tori Walker | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
As discussed in a previous blog article, the changes to the Energy Efficiency Provisions that were introduced with the NCC 2019 on the 1st of May 2019 have a mandatory adoption date of the 1st of May 2020. What are the main changes for residential dwellings? The 6...
by Tori Walker | Feb 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
New Energy Efficiency Legislation contained in the NCC 2019 was formally adopted on 1st May, 2019. However, as the changes for both domestic and commercial assessment were so significant, the ABCB gave a 12 month optional adoption period from 1st May 2019. During...
by Tori Walker | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
NCC 2019 Energy Efficiency requirements have become mandatory from May 1st 2020. To assist with the transition, we’ve put together a list of some of the upsides of the new legislation, and some of the tighter requirements you’ll also find there. Upsides of NCC 2019...
by Tori Walker | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
A client recently asked if they could build with concrete block (or Besser Brick) external walls without having to insulate them. The answer? Yes, yes, sometimes, possibly, no and yes. Or to put it another way, it depends! Whether Concrete Block external walls...
