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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.

SCA (NSW) strongly recommends a substantial revision in the insurance rate structure of HOWI for remedial works.

This article is an examination of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW).