{"id":3508,"date":"2024-09-30T09:54:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T01:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afogreen.sg.oomdcstaging.com\/au\/?page_id=3508"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:10:51","slug":"nabers-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/nabers-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Nabers Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3508\" class=\"elementor elementor-3508\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1009432 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1009432\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-592c429 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"592c429\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d312413 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d312413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NABERS Rating &amp; Assessment in Australia<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2725a13 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2725a13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d38413 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d38413\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de986fb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de986fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NABERS assessment is a national system that measures the environmental performance of buildings across Australia. It evaluates key areas such as energy efficiency, water use, indoor environment quality, waste management, and carbon impact for building properties, including offices, hotels, shopping centres, data centres, and more.<\/p><p>Administered by the New South Wales government, NABERS also supports Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification, helping businesses demonstrate real progress in sustainability. Afogreen Build offers professional NABERS assessment services, providing accurate ratings and practical strategies to enhance building performance and minimise environmental impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad1d91a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad1d91a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-675bb55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"675bb55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7f85c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7f85c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc411f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bc411f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1828\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_ce_img.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-803\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_ce_img.jpg 1828w, https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_ce_img-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_ce_img-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_ce_img-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_ce_img-1536x748.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1828px) 100vw, 1828px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca084ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca084ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8403980 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8403980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is NABERS Assessment?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e667702 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e667702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) is a government-backed sustainability framework that measures the efficiency with which buildings use energy, water, and other resources. It provides an easy-to-understand star rating (ranging from one to six stars) that reflects a building\u2019s actual environmental performance.<\/p><p>In the NABERS scoring system:<br \/>1 star: Making a start<br \/>2 stars: Below average <br \/>3 stars: Average<br \/>4 stars: Good<br \/>5 stars: Excellent<br \/>6 stars: Market leading<\/p><p>The NABERS rating system offers several ratings for buildings:<\/p><ul><li>NABERS Energy certification measures a building&#8217;s energy efficiency.<\/li><li>NABERS Water certification assesses a building&#8217;s water use and conservation practices.<\/li><li>NABERS Indoor Environment certification assesses the quality of indoor air, lighting, and thermal comfort in the building.<\/li><li>NABERS Waste certification measures the effectiveness of the building\u2019s waste management practices.<\/li><li>NABERS Embodied Carbon certification evaluates the upfront embodied carbon associated with the building&#8217;s materials and construction process.<\/li><li>NABERS Renewable Energy Indicator measures the extent to which the building uses renewable energy in its operations.<\/li><li>NABERS Carbon Neutral certification assesses the carbon emissions created from the building\u2019s operations and certifies the building\u2019s efforts to offset those emissions. <\/li><\/ul><p>Working with a qualified NABERS consultant or assessor offers accurate benchmarking and compliance with NABERS certification standards, helping property owners enhance performance, attract tenants, and achieve measurable sustainability outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772c1b0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"772c1b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_leaf_pattern-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-87\" alt=\"Clover leaves icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_leaf_pattern-min.png 534w, https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/afogreen_leaf_pattern-min-294x300.png 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fdb807 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8fdb807\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abacd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7abacd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b357c8 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b357c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is NABERS Important?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa92f3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfa92f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NABERS certification is a key sustainability benchmark and is legally required for commercial buildings in Australia with an area of 1,000 square metres or more at the point of sale or lease. A professional NABERS assessment not only delivers compliance but also helps optimise performance, cut costs, and boost long-term value.<\/p><p>Key benefits include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Regulatory Compliance:<\/strong> Meets mandatory energy disclosure requirements and supports government sustainability goals.<\/li><li><strong>Energy Efficiency:<\/strong> Through NABERS Energy certification, buildings can lower energy use and operating costs while improving overall performance.<\/li><li><strong>Water Conservation:<\/strong> Helps reduce water consumption by up to 70% with better management and tracking.<\/li><li><strong>Higher Property Value:<\/strong> Strengthens market reputation, attracts premium tenants, and demonstrates environmental leadership.<\/li><li><strong>Healthier Indoor Environment:<\/strong> Enhances air quality, lighting, and thermal comfort, improving occupant wellbeing and productivity.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable Building Performance:<\/strong> Promotes lower embodied carbon, smarter waste management, and continuous improvement in building ratings.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6495327 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6495327\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f77885 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f77885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of NABERS for Commercial and Residential Properties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725e845 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"725e845\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The NABERS framework provides tangible benefits for building owners and managers across Australia, enabling them to enhance both environmental and financial performance. A well-executed NABERS assessment supports regulatory compliance, improves operational efficiency, strengthens asset value, and enhances tenant appeal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aae4a8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aae4a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>1. Regulatory Compliance<\/strong><\/h3><p>For office buildings above 1,000 square metres, NABERS assessments help meet Australia\u2019s mandatory disclosure requirements while aligning with national climate and energy targets.<\/p><h3><strong>2. Lower Operating Costs<\/strong><\/h3><p>By improving energy and water efficiency through NABERS certification, buildings can significantly reduce utility bills and maintenance expenses over time.<\/p><h3><strong>3. Higher Asset Value<\/strong><\/h3><p>Properties with strong NABERS ratings often enjoy increased market appeal and higher resale or leasing value, signalling strong sustainability credentials to investors.<\/p><h3><strong>4. Tenant Attraction and Retention<\/strong><\/h3><p>Premium tenants increasingly prioritise green-rated spaces that enhance comfort, productivity, and corporate responsibility. A verified NABERS certification boosts confidence and satisfaction among occupants.<\/p><h3><strong>5. Stronger Market Reputation<\/strong><\/h3><p>Working with an experienced NABERS consultant helps position your property as a sustainability leader, enhancing brand credibility and long-term stakeholder trust.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc3824 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6cc3824\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c43a1 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7c43a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How NABERS Impacts Building Efficiency<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21084b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d21084b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The NABERS framework directly enhances a building\u2019s operational performance by setting measurable benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. Through regular NABERS assessments, property owners and managers gain clear insights into how their buildings use energy, water, and other resources, and where improvements can be made.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Energy Efficiency:<\/strong> A NABERS Energy certification identifies high-consumption systems and guides upgrades in lighting, HVAC, and equipment to reduce energy costs and emissions.<\/li><li><strong>Water Management:<\/strong> Tracking usage through NABERS Water certification helps detect leaks, optimise plumbing systems, and encourage water-saving technologies.<\/li><li><strong>Resource Efficiency:<\/strong> A professional NABERS assessor evaluates waste streams and resource use, helping implement recycling initiatives and minimise embodied carbon.<\/li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:<\/strong> The framework promotes ongoing monitoring, enabling building owners to track performance trends and maintain strong NABERS ratings for buildings over time.<\/li><\/ul><p>By working with a qualified NABERS consultant, building owners can turn performance data into actionable strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate sustainability outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ede4c1f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ede4c1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e8c2e elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58e8c2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the NABERS Assessment Process Works\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ad790 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ad790\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The NABERS assessment process follows a structured approach to deliver accurate benchmarking and compliance. Working with an accredited NABERS consultant or assessor helps streamline each step and confirm your building\u2019s performance is rated correctly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ecb99 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-carousel\" data-id=\"25ecb99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;carousel_items&quot;:[{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;7275438&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;b843223&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;929068c&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;fe67d7b&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;6247043&quot;}],&quot;slides_to_show_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;slides_to_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;arrows&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;image_spacing_custom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-carousel swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"1\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8a9040 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c8a9040\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7d84c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8f7d84c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">1. Data Collection<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The process begins with gathering essential information such as utility bills, energy and water consumption records, occupancy data, and metering details. Accurate, up-to-date data is crucial for a reliable certification outcome.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"2\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73ac0c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73ac0c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1439e1d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"1439e1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">2. Site Review and Verification<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">An accredited assessor reviews the building\u2019s systems, layout, and operations to verify the accuracy of the data. This step may include site visits to verify metering points, operational schedules, and equipment performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"3\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad88879 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad88879\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c99092 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2c99092\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">3. Assessment and Rating Calculation<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The NABERS assessor uses verified data to calculate your building\u2019s rating across key categories, including energy, water, waste, and indoor environmental quality. The result is expressed as a star rating from one (making a start) to six (market-leading performance).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"4\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-874f8a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"874f8a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21112b1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"21112b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">4. Rating Validity and Renewal<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A NABERS building rating is valid for 12 months. Annual reassessment helps maintain compliance, demonstrate ongoing improvements, and qualify for recognition in sustainability reporting.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"5\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da3a11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2da3a11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5684c2b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"5684c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">5. Timeline and Cost Considerations<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Depending on project size and data availability, the whole process typically takes four to eight weeks. Costs vary based on the building type, size, and scope of the NABERS assessment, but early planning with your consultant helps manage timelines and budget effectively.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02adff3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"02adff3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe16183 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe16183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Us for Your NABERS Assessment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eff0ae2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eff0ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Afogreen Build is a trusted sustainability partner with extensive experience conducting NABERS assessments across Australia. Our team combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of local building operations to deliver accurate, efficient, and meaningful results.<\/p><p>We handle every step of the process, from data collection and verification to reporting and submission, delivering a smooth experience and quick turnaround. Our approach focuses on clarity, precision, and value creation, helping building owners reduce costs, meet compliance requirements, and improve long-term performance.<\/p><p>Partner with Afogreen Build to achieve credible NABERS ratings that strengthen your property\u2019s sustainability standing and enhance its market value.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a5be55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a5be55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0a817e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0a817e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acda5cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"acda5cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1810\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1810\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does a NABERS rating cost? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1810\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e57ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45e57ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4af56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c4af56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Costs for obtaining a NABERS rating vary depending on the size and complexity of the building, the rating system selected, and whether ongoing monitoring or recertification is needed. For a detailed quote and guidance tailored to your property, reach out to our <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/au\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainable building consultant<\/a> team to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1811\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1811\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to get a NABERS rating? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1811\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec40c3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec40c3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87adfe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87adfe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process can several months, depending on the scope of the rating, the building\u2019s current performance, and the availability of data required for assessment. Factors like data collection, improvement actions, and analysis can influence the timeline. For further information, you can contact us directly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1812\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1812\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a building improve its NABERS rating over time? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1812\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca72f34 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca72f34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2c220 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e2c220\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Yes. Buildings can enhance their NABERS rating by adopting sustainability strategies such as improving energy efficiency, reducing water consumption, and optimising indoor air quality. Incorporating building simulations, such as <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/building-simulation\/thermal-modelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thermal modelling<\/a>, can also identify performance gaps and guide effective upgrades. Once improvements are implemented, a reassessment can help achieve a higher, more competitive rating.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1813\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1813\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is NABERS applicable to all building types? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1813\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68683bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68683bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1fbd52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1fbd52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NABERS is applicable to a wide range of building types, including apartment buildings, data centres, hotels, office, public hospitals, residential aged care, retail stores, retirement living, schools, shopping centres, warehouses and cold stores, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re looking at NABERS for commercial buildings or NABERS for residential properties, the system provides comprehensive sustainability ratings for diverse property sectors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1814\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1814\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often does a building need to be recertified? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1814\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63de4b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63de4b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7f43ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7f43ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NABERS ratings are typically valid for 12 months, with buildings needing to undergo recertification annually to maintain their rating. Ongoing performance monitoring may be required in certain rating systems (e.g., NABERS Energy or NABERS Water).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1815\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1815\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What role does NABERS play in the broader environmental and sustainability movement? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1815\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e728bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e728bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be1f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4be1f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NABERS contributes to global sustainability goals by promoting transparency in building performance and encouraging operational improvements that reduce environmental impacts. It also supports corporate sustainability initiatives by helping organisations achieve their environmental targets, such as reducing carbon footprints and conserving resources. As more buildings pursue NABERS ratings, the collective impact helps to drive large-scale improvements in urban sustainability and climate change mitigation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1816\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1816\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does NABERS fit with other certification systems like Green Star, NatHERS, BASIX, and Section J? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1816\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7912e1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7912e1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f62a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43f62a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NABERS can work alongside systems like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/green-building\/green-star-certification\/\">Green Star<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/nathers-certificate\/\">NatHERS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/basix\/\">BASIX<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afogreenbuild.com\/au\/section-j\/\">Section J<\/a> of the NCC. If design inputs or principles from these systems align with a building\u2019s expected operation, they can be used in NABERS performance assessments. This allows buildings to meet both design and operational sustainability targets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a NABERS rating cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Costs for obtaining a NABERS rating vary depending on the size and complexity of the building, the rating system selected, and whether ongoing monitoring or recertification is needed. 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