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Moreton Bay Regional Council has recently been granted approval by the State Government to have their draft planning scheme re-released for public consultation from 1…

We wish to advise that we are currently waiting on all Councils to finalise their fees for the 2015-2016 financial year. It is anticipated that…

The 2015 edition of the BCA Volume 2 calls up a revised edition of AS 2047 Windows in buildings – Selection and installation. The new…

The Housing Industry Association reports that fines under the Queensland Environmental Protection Act (1994) have increased from $2277 to $8538. The Housing Industry Association is…

We are advised that Ipswich City Council no longer requires invert levels to be shown on plumbing applications. This will speed up the approval process…

Clause 3.7.2.3(a)(i) of the Building Code of Australia (Volume 2) requires smoke alarms to be installed between each part of the dwelling containing bedrooms and…

Changes to the BCA start on 1 May 2015. There are no significant changes to deemed to satisfy provisions which will impact domestic work. Provisions…

The 2014 Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme includes a new secondary dwelling definition allowing for a gross floor area of up to 60 m2, which replaces…

Our inspectors are reporting that an increasing number of houses are being wrapped in reflective foil prior to the frame inspection. Please ensure the inspection…