Industry Insights & Building Compliance News

Explore NCC 2025 technical updates affecting Victorian projects, including water management, fire safety, energy efficiency, structure and plumbing.

Building regulations influence decisions long before construction begins. From fire protection and drainage to energy efficiency and material selection, understanding the applicable requirements early helps project teams prepare coordinated designs and avoid costly revisions.

Understanding and applying the National Construction Code (NCC) can be highly complex, particularly for large-scale developments, commercial buildings, and non-standard construction projects. With evolving regulations and strict compliance requirements, developers, architects, and builders often require expert interpretation to ensure every aspect of a project aligns with current standards. At Part 6 Building Surveyors, we provide specialist NCC Advisory Services and Complian

Maintaining the safety and compliance of a building does not end at construction or certification. Ongoing monitoring of life safety systems is a legal requirement under Victorian building regulations. This is where Maintenance Determinations for Essential Safety Measures (ESM) play a critical role. At Part 6 Building Surveyors, we issue detailed and compliant Maintenance Determinations that outline the required inspection, testing, and maintenance schedules for all essential

In modern construction, not every project fits neatly within the standard Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC). As architectural design becomes more innovative and project requirements more complex, Performance Solutions have become an essential pathway for achieving compliance while maintaining design flexibility.