Oct 10, 2024 | Building, Compliance, Sustainability
With the introduction of the new NCC in 2022 a new section pertaining to improving residential energy efficiency standards in houses was included by the Queensland government beginning on the 1st of May 2024. The implemented changes aim to improve the energy...
Oct 10, 2024 | Compliance, Drafting & Design
As of the 1st of October 2023, new houses and renovations are required to meet additional “housing design guidelines” to make accessibility easier for aged and disabled occupants. Some of the upgrades to class 1 houses include: 820mm clear openings to entry areas and...
Jul 7, 2020 | Building, Compliance
One of the most common causes of damage to building foundations in Queensland is the failure of the footing system, particularly in areas that have reactive or unstable soils. Investigating in-ground drainage system failures often reveals broken or leaking pipework....
May 13, 2013 | Building, Compliance
The Queensland Government recently amended legislation removing the requirement for compulsory water tanks to new houses. This change came into effect on 1 February 2013. Originally introduced to help provide assistance to Queensland households during drought and...
