The importance of seismic building codes and regulations Unlike New Zealand, which sits atop more than one tectonic plate and is thus prone to more severe earthquakes, Australia rests on top of only one. This means that Australia’s earthquakes are less common and...
The importance of seismic building codes and regulations Unlike New Zealand, which sits atop more than one tectonic plate and is thus prone to more severe earthquakes, Australia rests on top of only one. This means that Australia’s earthquakes are less common and severe than those of its neighbour. However, despite this, minor earthquake damage can and does occur across the country in various...
Ensure that your project is in keeping with the latest regulations The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), on behalf of the Australian government, released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 on October 1 2022, which will come into force on May 1 2023. This...
How the construction indutry is working towards net zero carbon economy With the latest National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 coming into effect in May 2023, and with the Australian government aiming for the ambitious goal of a net zero carbon economy by 2050,...