John MacKenzie chats with Paul Bidwell, Chief Executive Master Builder's Queensland, about national construction codes that will require new homes to meet a seven-star energy rating and at least one step-free access point.
Aug 29, 2022, 03:00 AM
John MacKenzie chats with Paul Bidwell, Chief Executive Master Builder's Queensland, about national construction codes that will require new homes to meet a seven-star energy rating and at least one step-free access point.
The changes in the law will come into effect from October 2023 and are estimated to increase the cost of building a new home by approximately $30,000.
However, the new national codes will not be adopted by all states, with New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia all indicating they will be opting out.
The news comes as the building industry suffers with construction companies going bust all around the nation.
The changes in the law will come into effect from October 2023 and are estimated to increase the cost of building a new home by approximately $30,000.
However, the new national codes will not be adopted by all states, with New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia all indicating they will be opting out.
The news comes as the building industry suffers with construction companies going bust all around the nation.