An open letter to the design community on the urgent need to integrate energy efficiency from the outset. Dear Architect, Let’s talk about a recurring issue in our industry. Time and again, energy assessors are brought into projects at the eleventh...
The rise of procurement is evident in 2025, as it is having a moment. Once viewed as an operational back-office function, procurement has rapidly evolved into a strategic powerhouse driving policy, sustainability, risk management, and innovation across both the public...
In the pursuit of energy-efficient homes, thermal bridging often remains a hidden yet powerful culprit that undermines building performance. Despite sophisticated insulation strategies, air-sealing measures, and advanced modelling, these tiny shortcuts for heat flow...
In the world of procurement, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a topic for futurists or tech nerds—it’s a boardroom conversation, a policy issue, and increasingly, a tool procurement professionals are expected to understand. For some, AI conjures visions...
In the drive for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) assessors are at the forefront of Australia’s transition. Yet, there is a growing and dangerous trend within the profession — underpricing NatHERS...
