How are alterations and additions assessed in Queensland? The Queensland Government’s Modern Homes Standards – Home Renovation Guideline, published in August 2026, provides some much-needed clarity around energy-efficiency requirements for alterations and additions....
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...
The National Construction Code allows for Section J compliance for Commercial buildings using a range of different assessment methods. Two of the most commonly used are the J1V3 and Section J Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) methods: J1V3 – develops a full thermal model of the...
(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...
