November 19, 2024
NatHERS 7-Star Homes: Design Moves That Won’t Blow the Budget
Practical, budget-conscious design moves that lift a home to 7 stars under NatHERS — orientation, glazing, shading, insulation and sealing.
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Updates from Contrive Consultants.
August 20, 2024
BASIX in 2024: The Higher Energy and Thermal Standards Explained
BASIX raised its thermal and energy standards from 1 October 2023. What the 7-star era means for NSW builders — and the…
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August 13, 2024
Box Gutters, Eaves Gutters & Downpipes: Sizing to AS/NZS 3500.3
How box gutters, eaves gutters and downpipes are sized under AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 — design storms, overflows and the mistakes that fail certification.
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May 28, 2024
Telecoms Design for Multi-Dwelling Projects: Duplex to Townhouse
How telecommunications infrastructure design works for duplexes, dual occupancies and townhouse projects in NSW — lead-ins, conduits and the NBN process.
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February 8, 2022
Roof Drainage Plans for Single-Storey Houses in NSW: CC & CDC
What NSW builders need in a roof drainage plan for CC or CDC approval on a single-storey home, including gutter and downpipe…
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