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PCG previously published an article describing how NCC 2022 requires shower to have a fall in the floor to a waste at minimum 1:80 to…

Both the NCC 2022 and AS3740-2021 define enclosed showers as being designed to contain the spread of water. A frameless shower screen therefore must be…

We are pleased to advise that John Reeve, one of PCG’s Directors, was elected to the role of Chair for the Housing Industry of Australia…

NCC 2022, effective from May 2023, revised shower floor grading to be minimum 1:80 to maximum 1:50. This applies to all States and is irrespective…

The Queensland Government has announced that 7 star energy efficiency requirements set to commence 1st October 2023 have been delayed until 1st May 2024. The deferred commencement…

Release of New Building and Plumbing Newsflash As of March 10th 2023 there are amended Forms 12 and 15 to be completed by the competent person, which…

    HIA has issued advice regarding the changes to branch drain connections in the revised NCC 2022. For further information, see the link below:…

Brisbane City Council has now published further information about changes to siting variations which can be found at: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/do-i-need-approval/types-of-approval/building-near-the-boundary

  From 1 July 2022, the Council fee for a siting relaxation will increase from $610 to $640. The current $610 fee applies irrespective of the…