Sustainable Engineering
At JN, our sustainable engineering services delivers real outcomes: better environmental performance, lower operating costs and projects that set a higher bar for the Australian construction industry.
JN’s sustainable engineering team works across new construction, renovations and building upgrades including large-scale commercial developments, residential, educational facilities and public sector projects. Our team has the accreditation, technical capability and multi-disciplinary support to deliver compliant, high-performance sustainable design outcomes.
Our sustainable design specialists are embedded across each of JN’s nine engineering disciplines, working alongside our civil engineers, structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, mechanical and electrical teams from the earliest stages of every project.
This means sustainability considerations inform design decisions at every level, resulting in buildings and infrastructure that perform better, cost less to operate and meet the expectations of an increasingly environmentally aware construction industry.
Unlike standalone ESD consultants, JN’s sustainable design specialists work within a full multi-disciplinary team. This means sustainability outcomes are coordinated across all building systems simultaneously, delivering projects that perform as designed and comply with all relevant standards.
We add value by:
- Identifying issues early in the design process
- Improving energy performance
- Reducing ongoing energy costs
- Helping our clients comply with statutory requirements.
JN’s accredited assessors provide energy auditing and independent advice across key sustainability rating tools used in Australia, including:
- BASIX (Building Sustainability Index): mandatory for residential development in NSW
- Green Star: Australia’s leading voluntary rating system for sustainable buildings and communities
- NCC Section J: energy efficiency provisions of the National Construction Code
- JV3: the alternative performance-based compliance pathway under NCC Section J
- NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System): national measurement and rating system for building energy, water and waste performance
- BEEC (Building Energy Efficiency Certificate): mandatory disclosure for commercial office buildings over 1,000 sqm.
Regulatory requirements around energy efficiency and environmental performance are tightening. Engaging JN’s sustainable engineering team early ensures your project is designed to meet current requirements and is well positioned for the standards of the future.
