CBD Legislation Update – Exclusion for Mixed Use Buildings
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Today the Australian government announced that mixed use buildings will be excluded from the CBD legislation for a period of twelve months and major new refurbishments will have a two year exclusion from date of refurbishment.
Following industry consultation the Australian Government Department of Energy Efficiency and Climate Change set up an industry forum to review the implementation of the Commercial Building Disclosure legislation (mandatory rating legislation).
This group includes Roger Walker, Head of Sustainability at Napier & Blakeley. We are pleased to advise that Roger’s advice that the legislation should exclude buildings which do not have a minimum of 75% office use has been accepted by the Hon Minister Combet.
Future Proofing your Commercial Property
If you are contemplating an upgrade of your office, retail, hotel or industrial property, you may be left with a redundant building if you are not 
considering a sustainable property solution.
Napier & Blakeley offer a wide range of consultancy services that will help you deliver a more efficient and marketable solution for your property. Our services include:
- Energy assessments
- Sustainable design advice
- Government Funding advice
- Project financing options
- Cost Planning and Life Cycle analysis
- Project Management
- Property Tax profiling
