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NSW Hits Pause on Higher Energy Efficiency for Detached Homes
Residential
Wednesday August 16 2023

NSW Hits Pause on Higher Energy Efficiency for Detached Homes

New South Wales is set to delay the introduction of higher energy efficiency standards for new detached homes as the state seeks to provide more time...

Victorian Builders Raise Alarm on Construction Code Changes
Business
Monday November 15 2021

Victorian Builders Raise Alarm on Construction Code Changes

Builders in Victoria have joined those in other states in raising concern about proposed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC).

Melbourne’s Buildings Could Generate Most of the City’s Building Energy Needs
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Friday November 12 2021

Melbourne’s Buildings Could Generate Most of the City’s Building Energy Needs

(Drone images of solar panels on a roof at Monash University's Clayton campus. Image credit: Exciton Science)

Housing, Infrastructure Surge Will Create Construction Jobs Boom
Residential
Monday November 8 2021

Housing, Infrastructure Surge Will Create Construction Jobs Boom

A surge in detached home building and infrastructure construction work will drive growth in activity and employment within Australia’s construction sector, new forecasts show.

Builders Raise Concerns about Construction Code Changes
Residential
Monday November 8 2021

Builders Raise Concerns about Construction Code Changes

A key lobby group representing builders in Queensland has raised concern about changes which are proposed to be enacted in the National Construction Code (NCC) across...

Costs Outweigh Benefits for Tougher Housing Energy Efficiency Requirements
Green
Wednesday September 22 2021

Costs Outweigh Benefits for Tougher Housing Energy Efficiency Requirements

Costs associated with proposals to increase the stringency of energy efficiency requirements for new homes and apartments in 2022 will outweigh the benefits involved, a new...

New Homes Will Need to Be 7 Stars
Green
Thursday September 2 2021

New Homes Will Need to Be 7 Stars

New homes which are built throughout Australia will need to meet 7-star energy efficiency standards if proposed changes to the nation’s building code are adopted.

Australia Gets a 24-point Roadmap to Better Insulation Installation
Residential
Monday May 24 2021

Australia Gets a 24-point Roadmap to Better Insulation Installation

Better provision of information and guidance, suitable and adequate training and mandatory requirements on government supported programs have emerged as key themes in a plan to...