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Understanding the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment Standard

Overview: In the world of construction, measuring the environmental impact of our properties and infrastructures have become increasingly crucial. But what exactly should we measure to understand our carbon footprint fully? That’s where The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and their Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) standard comes in. First introduced in 2017 and […]

Navigating building policies: Sustainable Building SEPP updates

  Embarking on a building development in NSW? The landscape of sustainable building practices in NSW is evolving, particularly for non-residential developments. Explore the significant updates in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022, also known as the Sustainable Buildings SEPP, that are reshaping the way we build and design. This policy will be […]

159 Hereford Street, Christchurch – Case Study

A transformative project is currently underway with the NZR Co. Building at 159 Hereford Street in the heart of Christchurch, to revitalize this location into a modern and cost-effective office space. The project team is interested to explore how they can take a leadership role in addressing climate change through the adaptive reuse of their [...]