If you are developing land or building in coastal areas of South East Queensland—particularly the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, or low-lying parts of Brisbane and Moreton Bay—you may be required…
If you are planning to build a new home, add an extension, or construct a granny flat in Brisbane, one of the first steps you will need to take is…
Acid sulphate soils (ASS) are a significant environmental and construction concern across coastal South East Queensland. When ASS is disturbed — through excavation, drainage changes, or development — it can…
Since 1 July 2019, the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code has required a site classification and soil test for new plumbing work on both new and existing projects. The change…
A soil test and site classification identifies a range of conditions that must be addressed before construction. One of the most common issues in Brisbane and surrounds is reduced bearing…
Every new building, extension, or development project in Australia requires a soil test and site classification before construction begins. This requirement was introduced in the early 1990s in response to…
