Dwelling Construction Archives

Residential Proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia in 2019 will include a number of minor changes for dwellings including new condensation management provisions and…

The Australian Building Codes Board have recently released an Accessible Housing Options Paper for consultation. The Options Paper contains three options for inclusion for accessible…

QBCC audit of glass industry finds contractors flouting standards. An audit of glass balustrades in apartment buildings across SEQ has revealed underqualified contractors are incorrectly…

The Queensland Government has passed new laws requiring buildings that are Class 2 to 9 and of Type A or B construction approved after the…

Ipswich Council have amended their Auxiliary Unit provisions. An Auxiliary Unit is a secondary dwelling having an area of no more than 50 m2 and…

The new Redlands Planning Scheme will commence on 8 October 2018. We understand that in most instances new houses and ancillary structures will be subject…

The Gold Coast City Council has adopted changes to City Plan which will commence on 20 September 2018.  These include major changes to flood overlay…

Please note the following proposed changes to the treatment of Auxiliary Units by Logan City Council here The Fact Sheet advises that from 1 July…

Update from Professional Certification Group – Clarification relating to Notifiable Plumbing Work   PCG Update – Clarification on Notifiable Plumbing Work The QBCC has advised that…