Build

Expert advice on renovation, rebuild, residential & commercial building types

NCC 2025 Waterproofing Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: What NSW Apartment Developers Need to Know Before May 2027

NCC 2025 Waterproofing Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: What NSW Apartment Developers Need to Know Before May 2027 Author: Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (DBP Act 2020), 15+ years exper...

Residential Projects apartment-design basix-compliance class-2-building design-practitioner multi-residential nsw-building-compliance premium-residential

Aug 30, 2026

NSW Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) 2026: What Homeowners and Builders Must Know About Mandatory Insurance

If you're planning residential building work in NSW worth more than $20,000 (including GST), the Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) is not optional — it's a legal requirement under Part 6 of the H...

builder-licence building-advice construction-costs home-building-act nsw-building-compliance nsw-construction property-development

Aug 20, 2026

Modular and Prefabricated Homes in NSW: How the New MMC Laws Will Change the Way We Build

What the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 Means for NSW Homebuilders On 4 August 2026, the NSW Parliament passed the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 — the most signifi...

NSW Planning NSW building regulations nsw-building-compliance nsw-construction planning portal 2026 planning-reforms

Aug 17, 2026

Solar PV and Battery Storage for BASIX Compliance in NSW: A 2026 Guide

Solar PV and Battery Storage for BASIX Compliance in NSW: A 2026 Guide for Homeowners and Builders In 2026, the relationship between rooftop solar, battery storage, and the Building Sustainability Ind...

BASIX Sustainable Building basix-certification basix-compliance energy efficiency energy-efficiency energy-efficient-design sustainable-architecture

Aug 4, 2026

Townhouse Development NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Designs, Costs, Zoning & Approval Pathways

Townhouses have emerged as one of the fastest-growing housing types in Australia. In 2026, townhomes now represent more than 18% of all single-family construction starts — up from less than 10% a deca...

Approval Process BASIX LEP/DCP NSW Planning Residential Projects Secondary Dwelling Sustainable Building

Aug 2, 2026

Fire Safety Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: BCA Section C Compliance in NSW

Fire Safety Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: BCA Section C Compliance in NSW By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (giantA Pty Ltd) — 15+ years specialising in Class 2 multi-unit residentia...

apartment-design class-2-building design-practitioner multi-residential nsw-building-compliance

Jul 31, 2026

MVHR and Airtightness in NSW BASIX 2026: A Builder's Guide to Mechanical Ventilation Compliance

MVHR and Airtightness in NSW BASIX 2026: What Builders and Homeowners Need to Know By Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd | 31 July 2026 Since 1 May 2026, the BASIX assessment tool ...

BASIX Passive House Sustainable Building basix-certification basix-compliance energy efficiency energy-efficiency sustainable-architecture

Jul 31, 2026

Sustainable Building Materials NSW 2026: Low-Carbon Timber, Hempcrete & Concrete Alternatives for BASIX Compliance

Sustainable Building Materials NSW 2026: Low-Carbon Timber, Hempcrete & Concrete Alternatives for BASIX Compliance The choice of building materials in 2026 is no longer just about cost, durability or ...

BASIX energy-efficiency passive-house sustainable-architecture

Jul 28, 2026

Duplex Construction Cost Sydney 2026: Complete Cost Guide, Approval Pathways & Zoning Requirements

Duplex Construction Cost Sydney 2026: Complete Cost Guide, Approval Pathways Zoning Requirements Building a duplex in Sydney in 2026 is one of the most financially compelling residential development s...

NSW Planning NSW building regulations cdc-approval da-application duplex residential-projects sydney

Jul 22, 2026

What Is a Class 2 Building? BCA Definition vs Class 1, Class 3 Explained

What Is a Class 2 Building? BCA Definition vs Class 1, Class 3 Explained By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (NSW) — 15+ years in multi-residential design and building compliance Introductio...

apartment-design class-2-building design-practitioner multi-residential nsw-building-compliance

Jul 21, 2026

Sydney Home Renovation Cost Guide 2026: Per-Square-Metre Breakdown, Room-by-Room Budgets & Approval Essentials

Sydney Home Renovation Cost Guide 2026: Per-Square-Metre Breakdown, Room-by-Room Budgets Approval Essentials Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 19, 2026 Rea...

Home Renovation NSW Planning renovation-sydney residential-projects sydney

Jul 18, 2026

Granny Flat Cost Sydney 2026: Complete Price Breakdown & Budget Guide

Granny Flat Cost Sydney 2026: Complete Price Breakdown & Budget Guide Author: giantA Pty Ltd — Cost Estimators & Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 7 min Related: Complete Gran...

Home Renovation NSW Planning granny-flat residential-projects secondary-dwelling

Jul 17, 2026

1
2