NCC BCA Section J: DTS Method Vs JV3 Assessment

Eco Certificates16 Nov, 2023Real Estate

Sustainability has become a buzzword all over the world. With building development contributing significantly to environmental changes, the Australian government has introduced the National Construction Code (NCC) to help buildings reduce energy consumption and greenhouse emissions. The NCC Volume 1, through the Building Code of Australia (BCA) Section J, specifies the energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings. Two avenues are documented under the NCC BCA Section J ? Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) method and the JV3 method to demonstrate the sustainability of commercial buildings. In this guide, we will learn the difference between these two methods of NCC BCA Section J.