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December 2011

In this edition:

- Lighting Tips

- Obtain a White Card before becoming an Owner Builder

September 2011

In this edition:

- Environmental Performance of Residential Homes in Australia

- Owner Builder Requirements – the White Card

- Approval Process for your new home or extension – advice from a designer

Hints & Tips

Sydney Water – Zone of Influence

June 2011

In this edition:

- Owner-builder education

- How do I plan for my new home or extension – advice from a Designer

- Old buildings need to breathe

Hints & Tips

- New lighting regulations for residential structures

- Working with marble

March 2011

In this edition:

-   New Rules for Exempt and Complying Developments

-   Shower Floor Wastes

Hints & Tips

-   Bathroom Mirrors

December 2010

In this edition:

-   Owner Builder Permits – New Requirements

-   Superseded Requirements – Obtain your permit by 31 December 2010

-   Select your PC Items Early

Hints & Tips

-   Natural Stone and Marble

-   Exempt and Complying Developments

-   Delivery of Materials on-site

September 2010

In this edition:

-   Licensing Agreements – Timing of changes delayed again

-   Development Application Process – An overview

-   Development Application Process – pre-lodgement of DA

-   Development Application Process – lodgement of DA

-   Development Application Process – post DA approval

Hints & Tips

-   When having face bricks laid….

-   Caesar Stone

-   Comfort Plus Glass

July 2010

In this edition:

-   Owner Builder Licences

-   Contracts with Tradespeople

-   Finance for Owner Builders

Hints & Tips

-   Site Access

-   Site plans

-   Work Schedule

-   Supply of Fittings