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The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

This Practice Note provides guidance for building surveyors for amending a building permit in compliance with the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2018.

This practice note explains the exception from Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) requirements that applies to builders of multi-storey residential buildings.

This Practice Note provides guidance on the use of junction fittings installed in gravity discharge sanitary and drainage systems.

To assist the industry preparing for changes coming in on 1 May 2023, reduce the risk of non-compliant installation of waterproofing systems, and provide an understanding of the key changes for waterproofing for NCC 2022.

Specifies the requirements for the safe discharge of water from a split system air conditioner.

On sites with moderate, high and extreme reactive soil AS2870 Residential Slabs and Footings requires special provisions for sewerage and stormwater drainage installations.

When installing articulation into your plumbing and drainage, make sure the fittings you use provide sufficient flexibility for the prescribed movement on that site.

Explains AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 Appendix G.