Building codes
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Building certification
Video
Visualizing building code complex filters
This video demonstrates how fire separation building code was visualised in BIM using Autodesk Revit platform.
Briefing paper
Green Codes Policy Brief - LEED recognition for California projects
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) green building certification has transformed how the building industryand the public consider sustainability in the built environment. The most recent update to LEED, known as LEED v4, is the new standard for high-performance
Report
Climate mitigation and adaptation in the ACT: costs, benefits and implications
This report analyses various measures under consideration by the ACT Government to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) and preparing for the physical impacts of climate change (adaptation). Mitigation measures are assessed against the 2030 emission reduction target range for the ACT-recommended by the ACT Climate Change Council, which is 65-75% below...
Report
Building confidence: improving the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia
This report was commissioned in 2017 by the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) to assess the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia and to examine a range of issues outlined in comprehensive terms of reference for their work. in particular the report focusses in a succinct way on...
Policy report
The Bottom Line – The household impacts of delaying improved energy requirements in the Building Code
The National Construction Code is a ready-made policy instrument to influence the energy efficiency of new buildings and major renovations. Improved building energy efficiency presents a win-win-win solution, reducing stress on the electricity network and supporting a least-cost pathway to decarbonisation while also delivering cost savings and improved comfort to households and businesses.