16 Feb 2012
Norman Disney & Young, in conjunction with e+ architecture and Rider Levett Bucknall, are pleased to introduce a holistic, one-stop approach in response to the recently introduced Commercial Building Disclosure legislation and in support of the Melbourne 1200 Buildings Program.
Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) is now in full force, and requires sellers or lessors of office space of 2,000 square metres or more to obtain an up-to-date Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC). The 1200 Buildings program has been introduced to support property owners in the City of Melbourne to improve the performance of their buildings, and provides accessible finance through provision of an Environmental Upgrade Finance scheme. This scheme allows owners of low-rating buildings to improve their energy efficiency, to ensure the lifecycle of the building and Return on Investment (ROI). Similar schemes exist for owners of buildings outside the City of Melbourne through Low Carbon Australia Limited and the On-bill Loan being delivered by Origin Energy.
These financial initiatives provide fiscal incentive to building owners, to ensure that the asset is future-proofed against rising operational costs whilst encouraging building performance and efficiency. Businesses that invest in improving the energy efficiency of their existing building may also be able to apply for a 50% tax break through the Tax Breaks for Green Building (proposed from July 2012).
Our team appreciate how the CBD legislation affects you, the building owner, and we’re committed to supporting you to achieve a significant building upgrade to not only future-proof your building, but also to ensure your asset attracts and retains tenants through asset appeal.
Our team, consisting of architects, services and ESD engineers, construction estimators and real estate valuers, understand the Melbourne 1200 Buildings program and provide a one-stop solution for your building to perform better, allow for other major upgrades and provide a cost estimate of works through our Building Improvement Opportunity (BIO) Report. We support you through the entire process of implementing the changes required to enable your building to achieve a higher energy rating and reduce your bottom line.
For more information on how the CBD affects you, and how we can help you to improve your building’s lifecycle through the 1200 Buildings program, please contact us.
Tony McDermott
Norman Disney & Young
03 9862 6800
t.mcdermott@ndy.com
Terry Mitton
e+ architecture
03 5443 0055
terry@eplusarchitecture.com.au
Mark Attwood
Rider Levett Bucknall
03 9690 6111
mark.attwood@au.rlb.com
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