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Tag: National Construction Code
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Changing of the guard at ABCB
Gary Rake has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) as of Friday, May 9.
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Australians give a green light to tackle the big challenges
AIRAH has prepared a document outlining the Institute’s policy priorities for the freshly re-elected federal government.
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Building and construction sector opposes NCC freeze
Stakeholders are calling on building ministers to reaffirm their commitment to the regular three-year review and update of the NCC.
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Northern Territory announces amendment to NCC
The NT government has announced that minor amendments have been made to Building Note 113.
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Holzheimer to present AIRAH Section J course
Sonia Holzheimer, M.AIRAH, will present a full-day course on changes to Section J of the National Construction Code (NCC) on Tuesday, July 30.
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April 2024 marks 11 months in a row of record temperatures
Earth’s hot streak has stretched to 11 months, with April 2024 breaking yet another global temperature record.
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Proposal to unshackle standards development from NCC
A new system is being proposed that would allow the most recent versions of Australian Standards to be called up in the National Construction Code.
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Old climate data leaving Australian homes exposed
The use of outdated climate files in NatHERS could mean that today’s “energy efficient” homes are not fit for tomorrow’s climate, according to a new report produced by Sweltering Cities and Renew.
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ABCB announces NCC information events
The ABCB is hosting a roadshow of sessions to explore the key proposed changes for the next edition of the NCC.
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ABCB to host NCC forums
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is running a forum on the proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code.
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Queensland NCC stance highlights ‘patchwork’ problem
Queensland has confirmed that it will maintain the original timetable for adopting improved energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing provisions in NCC 2022. Although industry stakeholders have applauded the decision, they have also raised concerns about delays in other jurisdictions, and the inconsistent implementation of what is intended to be a national code to […]
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Industry seeks solution on pipework insulation
Tests conducted by a specialist refrigeration piping contractor have confirmed negligible energy benefits from using higher R-value – and thicker – insulation on refrigeration pipework for air conditioning systems. As a result, industry stakeholders are now calling for a revision of the relevant section of the National Construction Code (NCC) to address the issues associated […]
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Pipework insulation provisions put to the test
A large Australian installer of refrigeration and air conditioning pipework is conducting tests to determine whether certain insulation provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) could be revised to facilitate installation of refrigeration pipework without affecting energy efficiency. The provision in question in NCC 2019 is J5.8(a), specifically relating to insulation required on refrigeration pipework. […]
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Updated advice on indoor air quality
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) with support from AIRAH has released an updated handbook on indoor air quality. The handbook, last updated in 2021, has been revised to align with NCC 2022 and assist in understanding the indoor air quality (IAQ) verification methods in NCC Volume One and Volume Two. “The handbook contains explanations […]
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NT to adopt NCC 2019 energy-efficiency provisions
The Northern Territory has confirmed it will introduce energy-efficiency provisions for non-residential buildings, as specified in Section J of Volume One of NCC 2019. The decision was made after a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis was undertaken by energy-efficiency specialists DeltaQ. This examined the impact of the potential adoption of either the energy efficiency provisions in the […]
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NCC 2022 now available online
The 2022 version of the National Construction Code (NCC) is now available online. The major changes are the lifting of the minimum energy efficiency requirements for new homes from 6 to 7 NatHERS stars, and a new annual energy-use budget applicable to major appliances such as space conditioning, hot water, lighting, pool and spa pumps, […]
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ABCB seeks input for updated IAQ Handbook
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is calling for input in reviewing and updating the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Handbook to reflect the latest scientific evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The importance of IAQ in buildings has recently been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic,” says the ABCB, “since adequate IAQ can help to minimise the […]
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ABCB offers new fire protection courses
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released two courses on fire safety systems and passive fire protection, with discounted registration for a limited time. The ABCB notes that effective fire protection in buildings can save lives, and a good and up-to-date understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) plays a critical role in this […]
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Holistic approach can lift commissioning, says Bannister
A critical issue in building and construction is in the spotlight again with AIRAH’s Commissioning Forum, to be held virtually on March 24. The keynote speaker Dr Paul Bannister, L.AIRAH, who will focus on commissioning for energy efficiency. It’s a subject that Dr Bannister understands deeply. He was the primary technical author of the NABERS […]
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ABCB appoints Gary Rake as CEO
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) – the body responsible for updating and maintaining the National Construction Code (NCC) – has appointed Gary Rake as CEO. Rake comes to the ABCB with more than 25 years’ experience in senior positions across the public and private sectors. An economist and accountant by profession, his range of […]