Mark Vender
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NCC pause not as disruptive as first feared
The federal government has announced a pause on updates to the National Construction Code, but only after NCC 2025 is finalised.
Updated trajectory identifies new challenges and opportunities
The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) has agreed on an update to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings.
End-to-end review for Standards Australia
Standards Australia has announced a comprehensive, independent review of its standards development process, describing it as an opportunity to modernise and strengthen how standards work.
Lukewarm on licensing, strong on free standards – PC releases interim report
After seeking comments on national occupational licensing and harmonisation of standards, the Productivity Commission (PC) has released its interim recommendations and is calling for further feedback.
Report highlights hidden impacts of HFOs
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report that explores the upstream and downstream impacts of HFOs, the latest generation of fluorinated refrigerants.
Design competition seeks net zero heroes
Design Matters has launched the 2026 version of the True Zero Carbon Challenge, billed as Australia’s most comprehensive challenge for creating carbon positive homes.
Sydney to host WELL Flagship Summit
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is holding a Flagship Summit in Sydney on August 20.
Commission to reveal priority productivity reforms
Since last year, the Productivity Commission has been consulting and developing a response to Australia’s slowing productivity – now it is ready to release its interim reports.
Building commissioning standard open for comment
A new Australian Standard for building commissioning, AS 5342, is open for public comment.
Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction
The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.
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