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NCC 2025 NSW: What the May 2027 Adoption Date Means for Your Building Project

NSW will adopt the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 on 1 May 2027 , a full 12 months after the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) published the complete code on 1 May 2026. The Minns Governme...

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Aug 16, 2026

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: Cost, 7-Star Targets and What Changed This Year

A Sydney homeowner budgeted $400 for a BASIX certificate, accepted a $99 "instant BASIX" online, and ended up paying for a redesign when the report failed the 7-star thermal review. In 2026 the BASIX ...

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Aug 13, 2026

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide With Sydneys housing affordability crisis deepening and the NSW Government pushing for 377,000 new homes by 20...

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Jul 22, 2026

BASIX 2026: How the May Tool Upgrades and Passive House Standard Method Affect Your NSW Build

BASIX 2026: How the May Tool Upgrades and Passive House Standard Method Affect Your NSW Build Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: 19 July 2026 Reading time: 12 mi...

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Jul 19, 2026

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: New Materials Index & NCC 2025 Changes Explained

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: New Materials Index & NCC 2025 Changes Explained Author: giantA Pty Ltd — BASIX Accredited Assessors & Sustainable Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time...

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Jul 17, 2026

BASIX Materials Index NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Embodied Emissions Compliance

BASIX Materials Index NSW 2026: How Do Embodied Emissions Affect Your Build? Quick Answer: The BASIX Materials Index is a mandatory requirement for all new residential developments in NSW that calcula...

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Jul 2, 2026