Dwelling Construction Archives

  Please note the attached reminder from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission here.   All buildings must be designed and constructed in accordance with…

Queensland Urban Utilities has advised that self-assessable build over asset applications will no longer be accepted from 1 March 2019. From this date, when building…

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…