A building can be compliant when it's completed—but is it still performing as originally designed years later? A fire safety performance gap can develop when building alterations, maintenance or renovations change the way fire safety systems perform without...
On 27 March 2026, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in the matter of The Owners – Strata Plan No 87231 v 3A Composites GmbH (No 10) [2026] FCA 351. This significant class action revolved around two aluminium composite panel (ACP) products -...
Are you concerned about large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facilities being developed near your community? Earlier this year, Fire and Rescue NSW updated their large-scale external lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) technical information sheet,...
The Hidden Risks in Exterior Wall Assemblies In modern construction, we’ve made buildings lighter, more energy efficient, and more visually striking than ever before using exterior cladding or façade systems. These systems include combustible materials like aluminium...
Star Entertainment Sydney v Buildcorp The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties Pty Ltd v Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd trading as Buildcorp Interiors [2026] NSWSC 27 was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and concerned the use of aluminium composite panels (ACPs)...
Product Traceability Fire Safety Compliance and Legal Protection Traceability is the ability to share information about a product or system along its supply chain and lifecycle, across production, distribution, installation and maintenance. The purpose is to ensure...
Fire Engineering & Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles (EVs) are now a permanent part of the world we live in. Across Australia, certifiers and designers are increasingly being asked to approve EV charging infrastructure in residential buildings, commercial...
National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 The NCC 2025 is now available. This new edition includes changes to: Carpark fire safety: Sprinkler protection for open deck carparks (other than stand-alone open deck carparks) and reduced scenarios where concessions to fire...