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)...
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...
Buildings challenges associated with Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure Conference Recap By Christina Knorr, Fire Safety Expert and Expert Witness I recently had the privilege of speaking at an internal conference organised by a building certification company...
UPDATE: This article was originally written for NCC 2022. The NCC 2025 has removed the requirement for electric vehicle charging equipment in Class 2 buildings. The NCC clause J9D4 mandates that Class 2, 3, 5, 6, 7b, 8, and 9 building carparks must be equipped with...
Fire Risks and Alarm Technologies for Those with Sensory Disabilities Fire safety is a universal concern, but the risks and response challenges faced by people with sensory disabilities, particularly those who are blind and/or deaf, are unique. The cues that...
It is important to keep up-to-date with codes and legislation. The NCC editions are adopted by different states at different times. NCC (National Construction Code) 2022 Amendment 2 has been published to align the NCC with recent changes to the Disability (Access to...
Restaurant and cafe kitchens are a highly specialised fire risk environment, with the prevalence of open flames, hot surfaces, cooking oil and fats. Commercial kitchen mechanical exhaust systems are vital for air cleanliness and quality as they work to remove heat,...
Bridging Practice and Engineering Key Takeaways from the 9th Tall Building Fire Safety Conference By Christina Knorr, Fire Safety Expert and Expert Witness I had the privilege of participating in the 9th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference-held for the...