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Balcony dam overflow
The correct drainage of balconies and terraces is essential to prevent water damming and entering the building causing damage. Drainage is particularly important where a…
Pool Balustrading
Where the edge of a pool is trafficable and more than 1m above the ground level beneath, the pool fencing also acts as a balustrade…
Sound insulation between dwellings
Sound insulation is required between Class 1 buildings where separating walls are of discontinuous construction. The National Construction Code (NCC) requires a minimum 20mm…
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…
PCG Brisbane Office New Location
We are excited to announce that we have moved into our new office in Hendra. If you are in the area, please drop by…
Queensland Government is now a signatory to the HomeBuilder National Partnership
Queensland Government is a now a signatory to the HomeBuilder National Partnership. For more information please visit link https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/homebuilder
New NSW energy efficiency requirements
The energy efficiency requirements of the 2019 BCA came into effect on 1 May 2020 to all states except Queensland. A new requirement is…
NSW construction hours extended to support the building industry during COVID-19
Please see HIA NSW Memorandum – NSW Construction Hours Extended to Support the Building Industry during COVID-19
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…
