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...
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...
(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...
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...
There is a new player in the NatHERS Software space, and it could be a game changer. Background For the last ten years, there have been only three accredited software providers able to satisfy the NCC’s requirement for reducing the heating and cooling...