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The Queensland Development Code MP 4.1 – Sustainable Buildings
The Queensland Development Code MP 4.1 – Sustainable Buildings has been amended effective 2 November 2020. The main changes include the introduction of heating and…
Moreton Bay Planning Scheme – Secondary Dwelling
The Moreton Bay Regional Council recently removed advice on its website that a Secondary Dwelling could be separately leased following some amendments to its…
Morteon Bay Planning Scheme Amendments
Changes to the Moreton Bay Planning Scheme commenced on 29 January 2020. The changes include a requirement for secondary dwellings to provide at least one…
Installation of Building Wall Wraps
The NCC 2019 has called-up AS4200.2:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays (installation) for the first time. The standard provides the requirements for how wall…
Proposed Citywide Amendment by Brisbane City Council – Townhouse Ban
Brisbane City Council has recently proposed a citywide amendment to restrict townhouses from single-home areas. Townhouses are an affordable housing solution that provides diversity…
Brisbane City Council Relaxation Fees 2019-20 Substantial Increase
Substantial increase in relaxation fees – Brisbane City Council The Council has significantly increased their fees: Express – $218.45 to $590 Fast Track –…
Combustible Cladding Checklist Part 2 – Deadline Extended
Queensland government has answered industries’ calls and extended the Combustible Cladding Checklist Part 2 deadline until 31 July 2019. If you have not engaged a…
Brisbane Pool and Spa Show Expo 2019
The Professional Certification Group will be at the 2019 Brisbane Pool and Spa Show Expo, 25th – 26th May. Come and see us at…
Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) Revise Procedure for Building Over Stormwater (BOSW) Applications
Gold Coast City Council has a new procedure for building near stormwater (BOSW) applications, which requires the lodgement of » the engineer’s foundation design; »…
