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 HIA CSR NSW HOUSING AWARDS 2008 WINNER - Renovations & Additions Project under $600,000 2006 WINNER - GreenSmart Energy Efficiency Award |
GreenSmart Construction
What is GreenSmart Construction?
The NSW Covernment's Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) has now been implemented across NSW for all new residential building work involving the construction of houses, duplexes, townhouses and units. lt also now applies to proposed home alterations and additions worth more than $1oo,ooo, and new swimming pools larger than 40,ooo litres As a consequence, energy efficient design and construction is now an integral consideration for all home builders.
GreenSmart is a voluntary practical approach to building that focuses on educating builders, designers, product manufacturers and consumers about the benefits of environmentally responsible housing. It is an industry-driven initiative that aims to encourage a mainstream application of its principles to today’s housing. As a voluntary initiative, it provides appropriate market recognition for environmental endeavours in the residential construction industry.
GreenSmart Awards
HIA is Australia’s peak building body representing more than 40,000 builders, suppliers and trade contractors. The industry is responsible for development projects, new homes, renovations and additions worth about $15 billion each year in NSW and generating over 200,000 jobs. Each year the HIA give a series of GreenSmart awards to recognise builders, developers, manufacturers and suppliers who are leading the way in providing environmental solutions for new homes and renovation projects. For more information, click on the link to the HIA GreenSmart Awards.
Judges said the winning entry, at Lindfield, was quality housing with an excellent overall master plan taking on board all the principles of energy efficiency design. “The above-ground retention system is just one of the many GreenSmart principles that have been used to create this fantastic energy efficiency development,” they said.
Congratulating DM Carr Constructions on its success, HIA’s NSW Executive Director, Graham Wolfe, said the awards represent the pinnacle for excellence in the state.
“They recognise the achievements, both of companies and individuals, who lead the way in the design, construction, innovation and technology of housing...
The number and quality of these awards are a strong statement of the determination of our members in NSW to deliver quality housing that will stand the test of time. This is not easy to do in a difficult commercial environment, but the evidence tonight shows they have risen to the challenge” he said.
