by Tori Walker | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
An NCC Section J Report provides information on whether a building design complies with the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) Section J. Section J of the NCC sets forth the minimum Energy Efficiency standards for commercial buildings in Australia....
by Tori Walker | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Does a minor renovation need an energy efficiency assessment? How minor is minor? What’s the trigger? Who decides? Is Queensland different to other states/territories in this regard? How much of the alteration needs to be assessed? What about the existing...
by Tori Walker | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
NCC 2022 UPDATED ADOPTION TIMETABLE NCC 2022 is now available, but will not be officially adopted until 1st May 2023. The exception to the 1st May 2023 adoption date are the NCC 2022 provisions for Energy Efficiency Condensation Mitigation, and Liveable...
by Tori Walker | Sep 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tori Walker | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
(Click here to view our primer on: Designing for 7 Stars) Recently BERA was invited to speak on a panel regarding the anticipated inclusion of 7 Star Ratings in the upcoming NCC 2022. Here are our thoughts. What challenges do builders and designers face to meet a...
