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Compliance with the Deemed-to-Satisfy energy efficiency provisions of the NCC can be achieved using thermal modeling software and load limits for the climate zone specified in the ABCB standard NatHERS heating and cooling load limits. The NatHERS compliance pathway requires a building to achieve a minimum star rating and satisfy corresponding heating and cooling load limits.

There are a number of national environmental rating schemes in place in Australia that can be used to understand how efficiently a building is operating as well as measure and reduce its impact on the environment.

The objective of this TECHnote is to increase road owners’ understanding of the feasibility of using Otta seal for low traffic volume unsealed gravel roads.

The objective of this TECHnote is to assist local road authorities to maintain low volume unsealed gravel roads.

The objective of this TECHnote is to assist local road authorities implement the use of recycled materials by including it in their policies, construction specifications and approval processes.

Discusses NATSPEC worksection Templates include guidance in the form of ‘hidden’ Guidance text to help specifiers select the most appropriate worksections and edit Template content to create a project specification.

This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC Energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The NCC objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Operational energy is currently the focus of the NCC. Embodied energy may be considered in the future for sustainability controls.

This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC energy efficiency provisions for Class1 buildings and Class 10a buildings.

This TECHnote summarises typical sealant types used for different applications in construction.

Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.