The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co.) is providing a fibre to the home network to all new developments of 100 homes or more. From 1 January 2011 NBN Co. became the wholesale fibre provider of last resort in new developments and it is important that all builders and cablers understand the requirements for preparing new homes to connect the National Broadband Network.
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The Government has finally confirmed the details of the future installation of the NBN in new developments - both greenfield and infill. This information is provided by the NBN Company for members who may be affected.
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This information sheet is aimed at providing builders with some useful tips on how a new home should be prepared to allow the easy installation of optical fibre broadband, whether the work is carried out by Telstra or another telecommunications provider. The sheet provides details for builders wanting to know more and can be passed onto new home owners.
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The NSW Government has announced that the NSW Office of Fair Trading will become the state's single plumbing and drainage regulator for the plumbing industry.
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The standard practice when dimensioning floor plans is to show room size dimensions between the structural components of the walls and not include internal wall linings, for example plasterboard or wall tiling. However for ceiling heights, there is some difference of opinion within the building industry as to whether the dimension includes floor and ceiling linings or finishes.
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Builders are often asked to provide a construction price for plans and specifications prepared by another person. It is important to remember that these plans may not be totally accurate in relation to construction details and/or material selection – no one is perfect.
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The contact list has been prepared in consultation with Service Stream to assist members receive prompt service from Telstra and it's subcontractors, in the provisioning of telecommunications infrastructure e.g. conduit installation, pre wire and soft dial tone testing.
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The Building Commission conducts random audits on building sites from time to time to check compliance with the provisions of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2006. One of the areas the Building Commission have been targeting of late is in relation to provision and display of permit information.
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