Reading RoomBuilding owners, operators and users are coming under increasing pressure to prepare their buildings for climate change. What are the legal obligations? Are there any regulatory constraints? What practical options are available to combat climate change?
As part of COAG's commitment to introducing a comprehensive National Strategy for Energy Efficiency, the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill 2010 (Bill) was introduced into parliament on 18 March 2010.
The Bill provides for the establishment of a new national scheme for the mandatory disclosure of commercial office building efficiency.
In …
On 26 October 2009, the bipartisan House Standing Committee on Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts (Committee) presented its report on the inquiry into climate change and environmental impacts on coastal communities –"Managing our Coastal Zone in a Changing Climate: the Time to Act is Now". There are a number of findings …
Infrastructure projects and commercial and residential buildings have a significant impact upon the environment, including through the greenhouse gas emissions they produce and the energy they consume. This impact is projected to increase dramatically in the future as population and economic growth increase, thereby increasing demand for infrastructure and buildings.
The construction …