“Well firstly you need to go get your DA and then you can focus on getting your BA”. Have you ever heard your planner or building certifier using this terminology and wondered “huh?” Well you are most likely not alone. All industries have little sayings and acronyms which can be extremely confusing if you are…
We want you to install stair nosing once and only once. We often have to tell builders to remove stair nosing and refit them to comply with code requirements. Here are the 6 critical issues about stair nosing; Must be non-slip Must contain a luminance contrast strip not less than 50 mm or more than 75 mm.…
Pool fencing rules and regulation save lives every day, however, I never cease to be surprised at the negative attitudes towards it. If you are looking for a way to get around pool fencing laws, this story is not for you.
We all have an appreciation for our country’s history and the buildings that represent it, but mention the words “Heritage Listed” to us builders and developers and watch us run for the hills. But heritage development doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.