Eco Certificates

  NABERS energy rating is an excellent way to evaluate and manage the energy consumption required for powering a commercial building. But carbon-neutral certification goes a step further in ensuring the sustainability of future commercial developments.  Carbon neutral assessments recognise other sources of greenhouse gas emissions from commercial structure operations such as energy, water, waste and refrigerants.  BCA Section J control and regulates the energy efficiency requirements for commercial structures in Australia.  Once the total greenhouse gas emissions have been measured, you can manage the energy consumption and offset by integrating measures such as solar panel installation. Consequently, your commercial building has no negative impact on the climate. Managing these additional environmental impacts is vital to address the rapidly worsening climate crisis. NABERS Energy rating offers an avenue to attain Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification. This...

Sustainability is one of the primary requirements of the present time when the earth is on the path to a shortage of resources. Humans have exploited earth and its natural resources to such an extent that the impending consequences make life difficult for them.  Here, small initiatives can add up to creating a more sustainable future where future generations will get the opportunity to enjoy the earth's benefits. Sustainable housing is one such way, and the implementation of the BASIX certificate makes it possible today. What is a BASIX Certificate? BASIX certificate is an NSW government initiative that ensures sustainable housing. The certification validates the presence of a house where it includes sustainable usage of water and energy, besides ensuring thermal comfort at its epitome.  The certificate stabilizes the fact that the concerned house is not harmful to the environment and aids in its sustainability. Professional BASIX consultants can help you prepare an accurate...

Every day we hear the alarming news of rising water levels, increasing temperature, depleting ozone layers, etc. Wondering what's the connection of the building sector with these hazardous environmental impacts?  The Australian commercial building sector contributes to around 25% of overall electricity usage and 10% of total carbon footprints in the country. According to the UNEP Global Status Report , emissions savings from sustainable buildings are predicted to be as much as 84 gigatonnes of CO2 (GtCO2) by 2050 through direct sustainability measures, including energy efficiency, fuel switching, and the use of renewable energy.  And therefore, commercial building developers can contribute greatly to a sustainable future. Not just that, the sustainable building demand and industry are growing exponentially.  Eco-friendly buildings save money on energy bills, reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses, and help owners and renters reflect an environmentally responsible image...

  Green Building and sustainable development are gradually shifting from a luxury to a necessity. So why this shift in mindset? Is it due to the stringent laws and regulations alone?  One-third of the global carbon footprint is generated by buildings alone (both residential and commercial). The investors, Government and the general public are becoming more aware of the benefits of sustainable buildings to the natural world.  Keeping this revolutionary shift in mindset and regulations, most building planners and project owners are looking towards developing sustainable building design. NABERS provides a measurable sustainability index for various components of building design.  So what exactly is NABERS Rating , and is it really necessary? What Is NABERS Rating? Although the demand for eco-friendly office spaces was increasing, how would you know for sure which buildings were actually following sustainability protocols? That’s where the National Australian Built Envir...

  In the construction and real estate industry, even small delays and mistakes can incur huge costs. Therefore, you need to ensure that you take every step and follow specific best practices to speed up your building plan compliance assessment and documentation procedure such as NABERS Rating , Section J, etc.  Section J report can be a time-consuming sustainability documentation process. However,  BCA Section J report is mandatory for every commercial development belonging to classes 3 to 9 to measure the buildings' energy efficiency.  In this article, we'll explain the best practices that you can follow to speed up your Section J Report Preparation. Let's get started! 5 Practical Solution To Obtain Your BCA Section J Report Quickly Hire Experienced Professional Services  Various agencies offer professional services for preparing your section J report. How do you identify which service is the best?  A qualified Section J consultant will have formal qualifi...

  The primary object of the BCA Section J report was to reduce the carbon footprints generated by commercial buildings.  In July 2000, the Australian Government introduced a two-pronged approach to minimise greenhouse gas production from buildings. The first approach was the implementation of BCA Section J.  Get your Section J report, JV3 assessment and NABERS Rating processes conducted by a professional building consultant to fast-track your project development process. What Types Of Projects Require A BCA Section J Report?  All commercial developments under classes 3,5,7,8, and 9 will need a BCA Section J report. Such developments include office buildings, factories, retail, warehouse, public healthcare facilities, laboratories, old-age homes, religious places like churches, schools, car parking areas.  Certain residential developments, including apartment buildings Class 2), boarding houses or hostels (Class 3) and residential structures located in the comme...

       Often builders, real estate projects owners, and developers underestimate the value of the BCA Section J report. That brings us to the question- can you skip the BCA Section J Compliance reporting for your building. Is it really necessary? Australian Government is getting increasingly strict with BCA Section J Compliance. Therefore non-compliance may lead to delays and complications in the construction process. Not just that, you may also attract hefty financial penalties.  Moreover, the consequences of bad construction practices can persist in the real estate industry for many ages to come. Thus, rendering a permanent dent in your brand reputation.  Clean living and eco-friendly solutions are in high demand. The BCA Section J report aims to promote this through energy-efficient commercial developments. Therefore a non-complainant building is not just harmful to the environment but also degrades your project value in the market. Wondering about the ...

  All non-residential buildings (from Class 2-9) require Section J Compliance in all states of Australia. With the BCA section J report , local councils and building authorities verify that the proposed building fulfils the energy efficiency provision standards of the BCA Volume 1 before they issue Construction Certificate (CC). The BCA Section J assessment and reporting needs to be drafted by a qualified and experienced energy efficiency consultant. There are two methods for demonstrating BCA Section J Compliance for a building: BCA Section J Compliance- DTS (Deemed-to-Satisfy)  BCA Section J Compliance: JV3 (Verification uses a reference building) BCA Section J Reporting Structure Part J0 Energy Efficiency Requirements This part of the BCA Section J describes the energy performance standards of class 2 to 9 buildings.  Single occupancy of class 2 building units or class 4 buildings, parts of each unit must achieve a minimum 5 stars NatHERS rating In a multi-unit develop...

As a sustainable and innovative workplace has become the norm for the current period, the energy-efficient solution to comply with the Building Code of Australia became a necessity for the organisations. To acknowledge this, the Australian government started promoting changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that will not only improve the number of compliance available but will also increase flexibility.  The NCC overhaul mainly focuses on BCA Section J , which is a part of the government’s strategy to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and increase the efficiency of Australian’s building up to 40 per cent by the year 2030.  The modifications produce energy savings for organisations up to 23 to 53 percent and are also considered as cost-effective. Affected Building Types Section J changes affect to class 2, 3 and class 5 to 9 of commercial buildings, and it also focuses on enhancing the strictness of the provisions. This can also be achieved b...