Eco Certificates

  What Is A BASIX Certificate?  The BASIX Certificate (The Building Sustainably Index) or BASIX is a building compliance requirement governed by the NSW Government. BASIX compliance needs to be fulfilled by anyone who plans to construct a new residential dwelling (house, townhouse, or villa units), swimming pools, or renovate an existing residential structure.  BASIX Report and certificate documents the assessment of each new residential project against a specified energy and water reduction targets.  BASIX-compliant construction ensures that every newly constructed home or modified living space is more comfortable for the residents and requires less operational costs.  It also ensures that each swimming pool or outdoor spa meets specific water and energy consumption sustainability levels.  The BASIX online tool is calculates the the residential building's energy and water scores based various paramenters including size, location, design elements, and fixt...

  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 ...

  Launched in 2004 by the New South Wales Government, BASIX or Building Sustainability Report aims to ensure that all residential buildings have sustainable designs. What Is a BASIX Report? BASIX report comes with a certificate that empowers the NSW state to have sustainable residential constructions with minimised potable water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The BASIX report was developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% and water consumption  by 40%. These targets have the following advantages: Beneficial for the environment  Offers significant economic savings for residents.  The financial value of a BASIX certified home is great. Hire the best and experienced professional consultation services for BASIX, NatHERS and BCA Section J Reports to get your construction plan started easily and quickly. What Is Included In A BASIX Report?  A BASIX report is issued with a certificate assessment. This BASIX certificate is mandatory for obtaining de...

  BASIX denotes the Building Sustainability Index, an initiative introduced by the NSW Government to encourage the development of energy and water-efficient homes.  Every development application for building a new residential structure must be submitted to Council with a BASIX Certificate.  Without the BASIX certificate , the council will not accept the development application.  A BASIX Certificate identifies the sustainability features that need to be incorporated in the building development plan.  These features may encompass sustainable design elements like recycled water systems, rainwater tanks, star-rated showerheads and taps, solar water heaters, native landscaping, gas space heaters, roof awnings, and wall or ceiling insulation. How Does BASIX work?  BASIX is an online program that is accessed by any building industry professionals or even the individual building owner.  The user needs to enter all relevant information pertaining to the residen...

  What Is A BASIX Report?  BASIX or Building Sustainability Index was drafted in 2004 by the New South Wales Government to ensure that residential developments (homes and apartments) were sustainable.  This BASIX initiative was actually underlined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. BASIX reports come with a BASIX certificate that enables the NSW state to have sustainable dwellings that can reduce water consumption and greenhouse gases.  BASIX reports were created to target about 25% minimization in greenhouse gases and 40% in water consumption.  These targets not only help to save the environment but provide economic savings for any homeowner as well. Consequently, a BASIX certified home has a better market value. What Does a BASIX Report Encompass?  A BASIX report comes with an assessment certificate (BASIX certificate) needed during any development application process in New South Wales. The BASIX report entails various criteria, includin...

  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...