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Energy Generation in Australia
Australia has abundant and diverse energy resources that supply energy for both domestic consumption and the world market. The main fuels produced in Australia are coal, uranium, and natural gas. Australia’s energy production has been dominated by coal. Black coal resources are located in most states, with significant quantities of high-quality black coal in New…
Read MoreConsumer Building Guide NSW – Insurance
Check that the builder or tradesperson (or the vendor, if buying a home from a ‘spec’ builder or developer) has the following types of insurance and that the certificates are current. Home warranty insurance allows consumers to make a claim for a loss (either financial or damage) caused by the contractor’s defective or incomplete work in…
Read MoreConsumer Building Guide NSW- Asbestos etc
When doing the home building, renovations, or work around the home, you may come into contact with asbestos and other hazardous products such as lead or certain solvents. Asbestos and other hazardous products can cause serious injury, harm, and even death in certain circumstances if safety precautions are not followed. For some hazardous products, such…
Read MoreZero Energy Buildings
A net-zero-energy building (ZEB) is a building that over a year does not use more energy than it generates. The first 1979 Zero Energy Design building used passive solar heating and cooling techniques with air-tight construction and super insulation. ZEB’s all use onsite active renewable energy technologies like photovoltaic to offset the building’s primary energy…
Read MoreConsumer Building Guide NSW- Access To The Site
Some contracts give temporary ownership of the construction site to the builder. You should check with the builder before entering the site. The builder should give you access to the site for the purpose of inspecting and viewing the works. It may also be necessary for others to access the site and if this is…
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