What a certifier does
Building certifiers get to work on a variety of constructions from home renovations to high rises and commercial or industrial buildings.

Macquarie Fields
Macquarie Fields will develop as a local village centre. Buildings will be in a range of heights, with some taller buildings closer to the station.

Sustainability standards for residential development (BASIX)
The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is a sustainability assessment tool used to reduce the environmental impact of new residential buildings in NSW.

Combustible cladding
New laws have been made for buildings with combustible cladding following the tragic Grenfell Tower, London and Lacrosse Building, Melbourne fires.

Highbury Rise
Highbury Rise incorporates the refurbishment of an existing Victorian corner building on Darling Street in Balmain and a new 2-storey residential apartment building of 7 new dwellings.

Major planning changes coming into effect to deliver the homes NSW needs
The NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development planning reforms are estimated to deliver over 170,000 more well-located, well-designed and well-built homes throughout the Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast begin this month.

138-144 Barcom Avenue
138-144 Barcom Avenue is a residential building that bridges the gap between a 6-storey commercial building and single-storey terrace houses. It adopts passive environmental strategies to allow for natural light and ventilation.

Policy changes to boost housing diversity
The Government is making it easier to build more affordable and diverse housing across NSW.

Tempo
Tempo responds harmoniously to neighbouring buildings. It has balanced residential and commercial needs with planning requirements.

Cool materials
Using cool building materials is a cost effective and environmentally friendly technique for beating urban heat.
