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Adoption of NCC 2022 & Liveable Housing on 1st October and Energy Efficiency delayed to 1st May 2024
The Queensland Government has announced that 7 star energy efficiency requirements set to commence 1st October 2023 have been delayed until 1st May 2024. The deferred commencement…
Amendments To Existing Mandatory Forms 12 And 15 (Queensland)
Release of New Building and Plumbing Newsflash As of March 10th 2023 there are amended Forms 12 and 15 to be completed by the competent person, which…
Changes to Branch Drain Connections
HIA has issued advice regarding the changes to branch drain connections in the revised NCC 2022. For further information, see the link below:…
Brisbane City Council – Changes to Siting Variations
Brisbane City Council has now published further information about changes to siting variations which can be found at: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/do-i-need-approval/types-of-approval/building-near-the-boundary
Brisbane Siting Relaxation Fees
From 1 July 2022, the Council fee for a siting relaxation will increase from $610 to $640. The current $610 fee applies irrespective of the…
Changes to AS/NZS 3500
Builders should be aware that major changes to AS/NZS 3500 will commence on 1 September 2022. These include changes to elevated drainage pipework junctions…
Changes to Brisbane Siting Variations on 1 July 2022
Brisbane City Council have advised that Fast Track Assessment will cease on 1 July 2022 and be replaced by the standard referral process. The…
Heavy Rain and On-site Risks
Returning to work after all the recent heavy rain we should be aware that excess water also results in additional on-site risks such as…
HIA – Williams Group | Gold Coast and Northern Rivers Housing Awards
Professional Certification Group is a proud Awards Partner sponsor of the 2021 HIA – Williams Group | Gold Coast and Northern Rivers Housing Awards. Congratulations…
