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Don’t Get Cold Feet: Why Slab Edge Insulation Is Often a Mandatory Must-Have

Feb 10, 2026

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Posted on February 10th, 2026 / V-Star Energy If you’re planning a new build in Australia, the term “concrete slab edge insulation” has likely appeared on your energy efficiency plans. A common question we hear is: “Do we really need this? Can we remove it to save cost?” At V-Star Energy, we understand this query. The answer…

NCC 2025 Preview: Key Changes for Builders and Developers

Feb 5, 2026

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Posted on February 5th, 2026 / V-Star Energy The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released its much-anticipated NCC 2025 preview, setting the direction for the next wave of building regulations. While this is a preview and details may evolve before the final publication, the core priorities are clear. At V-Star Energy, our first read is…

What to expect with NCC 2022

Dec 1, 2022

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With adoption of NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency provisions, commencing 1 May 2024, the NatHERs energy rating requirement is changing from 6 to 7-stars and the Whole of Home assessment will be a new inclusion. As energy raters, we have been working with our clients to prepare for this change and have created the below presentation…

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Don’t Get Cold Feet: Why Slab Edge Insulation Is Often a Mandatory Must-Have

NCC 2025 Preview: Key Changes for Builders and Developers

What to expect with NCC 2022