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...

  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...

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...

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...

Commercial Energy Assessments can be completed in two main ways, which we have detailed in a previous article.  With Deemed to Satisfy Assessments, also known as Section J Reports, there is the requirement to assess not only the internal lighting to ensure it meets...

Ceiling Insulation and Under-roof insulation: What should you choose? Installing above-ceiling insulation and under-roof insulation are two of the best ways you can reduce the heating and cooling loads in your home or commercial building, potentially saving up to 45%...

  All Commercial builds require a Section J Energy Assessment to ensure that the building and its services have features that facilitate the efficient use of energy appropriate to the function and use of the building, the geographic location and so on. There are three...

There are a couple of ways to obtain an Energy Efficiency Assessment on a residential premise. However, there is only one legal way to obtain an Energy Star Rating, and that is by using the software that is approved by the National Construction Code (NCC), and...

  Here are some reasons why I am so glad to be working in this industry: Helping People Save Money By helping homeowners and businesses achieve an Energy Efficient building, I'm helping them reduce the number of hours that they need to artificially heat and cool their...