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UPDATED: Property Council of Australia Office (PCA) Building Quality Matrix
Effective from the 1st of July 2019, The Property Council of Australia has increased the environmental standards for all existing commercial office buildings of Premium and A Grade quality.
These are significant changes to the PCA building quality matrix requirements, introducing a minimum standard for indoor environment performance and waste performance for the first time in history.
An asset’s designated grade can have strong ramifications for the value of the asset, annual operating costs, and capacity to charge a premium price for rent.
| PCA Code | Parameter | Unit | Premium Buildings | Grade A Buildings | Grade B Buildings | Grade C Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | Energy (without Green Power) | NABERS Office Energy | 5 Stars | 4.5 Stars | 4 Stars | 3 Stars |
| A3 | Water | NABERS Office Water | 4 Stars | 3.5 Stars | 3 Stars | 3 Stars |
| A4 | Waste | Operational Waste Management Plan (OWMP) in accordance with Green Star | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| A5 | Indoor environment quality | NABERS Indoor Environment (Base Building) | 5 Stars | 4 Stars | 3 Stars | N/A |
Using our extensive industry experience, Ausnviro can handle all aspects of the environmental performance your building is required to achieve.
An Ausnviro consultant will contact you within the next 2 hours, to answer your questions and discuss your situation.
