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REFRIGERANTS

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This TECHnote discusses the background and implications of Australia's phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants and the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, in conformance with international protocols and market forces
Slip resistance performance

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Standards and relevance for slip resistance performance.
Moisture Content In Timber Floors TECHnote cover 2021

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The moisture content of timber varies with changes in humidity and temperature in the surrounding air. The effect is for timber to swell with the uptake of atmospheric moisture, or to shrink with moisture loss. Natural movement that occurs must be accommodated by the installation and finishing processes.
This TECHnote aims to clarify items which are sometimes overlapping in the General conditions of contract and the specification’s Preliminaries.

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This TECHnote aims to clarify items which are sometimes overlapping in the General conditions of contract and the specification’s Preliminaries.
The NATSPEC National classification system was designed for organising the content of specifications. However, it is also useful for organising building product and technical information needed during design and construction processes.

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The NATSPEC National classification system was designed for organising the content of specifications. However, it is also useful for organising building product and technical information needed during design and construction processes.
BUSHFIRE PROTECTION

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Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCHEMES FOR BUILDINGS

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There are a number of national environmental rating schemes in place in Australia that can be used to understand how efficiently a building is operating as well as measure and reduce its impact on the environment.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

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This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
NCC - BCA VOLUME ONE:ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS

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This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC Energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The NCC objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Operational energy is currently the focus of the NCC. Embodied energy may be considered in the future for sustainability controls.