What is Section J? Section J is the part of the National Construction Code that covers the Energy Efficiency of Commercial (i.e. Class 2-9) buildings. The aim of the legislation is to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by ensuring that buildings and their...
Goal setting is everywhere. We set goals for our fitness, our careers, our studies, and our lives. In the words of entrepreneur Seth Godin, “the people who get things done, who lead, who grow and who make an impact… those people have goals.” But often we set lots of...
The coronavirus is forcing many students to go online and study. But studying online could be more beneficial than you might think. In fact, many people choose to study online because of the flexibility it offers, especially if they have family commitments or...
Calculating overheads and hourly rates is something that many business owners and consultants find challenging. In my last blog post, we covered some tips and tricks on how to get your pricing right when preparing a quote for a NatHERS energy rating. In order to do...
Are you thinking about propelling your career with more qualifications? Embarking on a career change? Or maybe you want to learn more about your field. But when you look closely at the qualification you want, you’re already experience in half of the topics. There’s no...
Do you really need a NatHERS mentor? How does it work? How do you find the right mentor? And what’s the secret to getting the most out of your experience? To find out, we sat down with Matthew Graham, principal of Graham Energy and an industry-recognised NatHERS...