NCC compliance for doors and shutters (Aug 2020)

The doors providing access to a building, especially in a general commercial building, are the first thing people see. In many cases they are designed to be a standout feature to create a good first impression.

19 August 2020

Selecting & inspecting flooring in new commercial buildings (Aug 2020)

When selecting or inspecting flooring for installation, within a new retail shop, office or other commercial building, it’s important to look at more than just the aesthetic properties of the materials.

19 August 2020

Compliance for decorative finishes and lighting

Glazing is often a large part of shop and office fitout design. There are many areas that need to be looked at to ensure compliance under the National Construction Code (NCC).

19 August 2020

Compliance requirements for glazing and signage

Glazing is often a large part of shop and office fitout design. There are many areas that need to be looked at to ensure compliance under the National Construction Code (NCC).

19 August 2020

Compliance when installing a bidet

There are no current waterproofing requirements in Australian Standard 3740 2010 when installing a bidet.

19 August 2020

High court clarifies personal leave accrual

On 13 August the High Court handed down a decision that clarified the accrual of personal leave.

17 August 2020

Minimum accessible housing standards in the NCC

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is continuing to investigate whether accessible housing should be mandated in NCC 2022.  They are considering various options based on the Livable Housing Design Guidelines.

12 August 2020

What's next for Queensland building laws

Changes to the QBCC Act, Building Act and Building Industry Fairness Act were passed by the Queensland Parliament on 15 July. Here’s what you need to know and do to be prepared and avoid penalties.

10 August 2020

COVID-19 update - 8 August 2020 - Border closures

Today we've had a win, with the border restrictions updated to the benefit of the construction industry.

8 August 2020

COVID-19 update - 7 August 2020 - Border closures

Today we'll focus on the border closure restrictions and what it means for construction workers working in the border communities of Queensland and New South Wales. We've also included some real-life examples to provide some clarity.

7 August 2020

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