We cover every energy compliance pathway required under the National Construction Code — for residential and commercial projects across Australia.
In NSW, a new home, a renovation of $50,000 or more, or a swimming pool with a volume of 40,000 litres or more will require a BASIX Certificate when applying for a Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC).
As of October 2023, new requirements are in place so that fixed items in your home — including hot water systems, air-conditioners, heaters and pool pumps — must now be assessed.
NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) is used in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) to rate the thermal performance of dwellings Australia wide. NatHERS uses a 10-star system with the NCC now requiring a minimum 7-star rating for all new dwellings.
NatHERS assessments involve simulating the whole dwelling to determine the energy required to heat or cool it to a comfortable temperature. We identify design opportunities that help you achieve compliance without unnecessary cost.
We provide Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Section J reports for Class 3 and Class 5 to 9 buildings, covering commercial properties, industrial buildings and boarding houses larger than 300m². Section J covers six key parts of the NCC.
Whilst more affordable than a JV3 assessment, the DTS requirements of Section J can be quite restrictive for glazing-heavy designs. We'll advise you on the best pathway for your project.
A JV3 assessment is an alternative to the DTS pathway for commercial buildings. By modelling your building's actual performance against a reference building, we can often demonstrate compliance while reducing costly glazing requirements.
The JV3 method gives us flexibility to find the most cost-effective compliance solution for your project. Using our experience, we recommend changes that are practical, affordable, and meet NCC requirements.
Send us your plans and we'll advise on the right compliance pathway for your project — no obligation.
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