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NatHERS 2022: Whole of Home Overview 2022 cover

NatHERS

Version:  2022.  (Current)
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.
Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry 2023 cover

Version:  2023.  (Current)
The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.
Building permits and other exemptions BP-02 | Amending a building permit 2023 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2023.  (Current)
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.
Multi-Storey Residential Buildings: Warranty Insurance Exception 2018 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2018  (Current)
This practice note explains the exception from Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) requirements that applies to builders of multi-storey residential buildings.
Waterproofing of Wet Areas 2023 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2023.  (Current)
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.
Technical Solution Sheet 7.08: Mechanical Services Split System Air conditioner (VIC) 2020 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Specifies the requirements for the safe discharge of water from a split system air conditioner.