COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CERTIFICATION
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE SECTION J ENERGY ASSESSMENTS
We can ensure your new building design complies with the National Construction Code Section J energy efficiency requirements.
The purpose of the section J report is to ensure that all new and renovated commercial and industrial buildings help with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and also to improve their comfort and a reduction in their energy usage and operating costs.
We are trained to provide professional reports in the form of a Deemed-To-Satisfy elemental analysis and when required/requested a more comprehensive JV3 computer simulation analysis which can better define a more economical combination of insulation and glazing.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS CERTIFICATION
BASIX CERTIFICATES
The Building Sustainability Index – BASIX is a tool to ensure all residential buildings in NSW achieve a minimum standard or water, thermal comfort and energy efficiency. A BASIX certificate is required when building approvals are submitted at the DA stage. A BASIX Compliance Certificate is also mandatory for all Alterations and Additions where the renovation work is valued at $50 000 or more – or involves a pool/spa installation with a total volume greater than 40,000 litres.
The Partners Energy team are fully informed of the current regulations and very experienced in the process having completed over 4,300 BASIX Certificates. We take pride in working with clients to ensure they achieve the best, cost-effective solutions.
NATIONAL HOME ENERGY RATING SCHEME
NatHERS – CERTIFICATES
Partners Energy provides assessments and National Home Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) certificates for the thermal performance of residential builds in all states in Australia to satisfy the National Construction Code requirements.
Partners Energy holds their NatHERS Accreditation through the Australian Building Sustainability Association – ABSA and David was one of the first accredited assessors to use the NatHERS rating tool in NSW.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
INDUSTRY TRAINING
Partners Energy has developed specialist knowledge as a result of their years of experience in working in Building Thermal Performance and Energy Efficiency. We provide training sessions for architects, building designers, building certifiers, project managers and builders on topics such as: Section J – Pathways to Compliance, Interpreting the National Construction Code and Practical Interpretation of the NCC Energy Efficiency provisions.
PRESENTATIONS
We are regularly invited to speak at seminars, conferences and
Workshops, Australia wide, for industry associations and on behalf of
government. We are only too happy to share the knowledge that has been developed over 40 years experience in the electricity, building thermal performance and sustainability industries.
We have presented training seminars and educational workshops for the following organisations:
• Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) –
www.architecture.com.au
• Australian Institute of Building Surveyors/Certifiers (AIBS)
www.aibs.com.au
• Australian Window Association (AWA)
www.awa.org.au
• Master Builders Association of Australia (MBA)
www.masterbuilders.com.au