Technical Notes.

Welcome to the Dewick & Associates resources library, your central repository for technical building documentation, engineering frameworks, and project handover checklists. Designed specifically for Tier 1 and 2 contractors, builders, and project managers, this section provides streamlined reference guides, information-required templates, and compliance matrices to simplify your handover process

Chiller Maintenance: Best Practice

Chillers are the heart of a commercial building’s HVAC system, providing Chilled Water (ChW) occupant comfort, process cooling and outside air system. Being among the most energy intensive and capital

June 23, 2026

Technical Note: Ventilation

Ventilation systems are a fundamental component of modern building services design, supporting occupant health, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, building performance and regulatory compliance. Effective ventilation design ensures the controlled

June 5, 2026

Technical Note: Defence

The Australian Government Department of Defence (Defence) sets out stringent building lifecycle documentation requirements as per the Defence Estate Quality Management Systems (DEQMS), which is managed through the HOTO (Handover

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: NCC 2025 Public Comment Draft

Public Comment Draft (PCD) for proposed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 Volume 1 – ‘Commercial building energy efficiency’ opened on the 1st of May this year and

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: UK Building Regulation 38 (Fire Safety Information)

Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) is a critical compliance requirement that governs the handover of fire safety information following construction work in England and Wales. The

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: CIBSE TM31 UK

Regulation 40 (Provision of Information), of the Building Regulations 2010, requires a project team to provide a building owner with sufficient information on the building’s services to ensure they can

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: The UK Health and Safety File (CDM 2015)

The Health and Safety File (H&S File) is a statutory document required under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). The document is a permanent, crucial source of

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: CIBSE TM31 Logbook Green STAR

A CIBSE TM31 Logbook is often a mandatory compliance requirement for a building seeking Green Star certification, particularly under the Management or Verification and Handover categories of the raiting tool.

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals

Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals) are a comprehensive, technically authored documents, which provides building owners and operators with details of each item of mechanical and electrical equipment / plant

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: Building User Guides

Building User Guides (BUG) are prepared to provide building occupants, facilities managers, and operators with clear, accessible information on the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of building systems and services.

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: Building Safety Act 2022 (UK)

The Building Safety Act 2022 is a major piece of UK legislation introduced to reform building safety in England and Wales (See below for specific detail on application in Wales),

June 1, 2026

Technical Note: New Zealand H1 Energy Efficiency Requirement Updates

Overview & Purpose All building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code to ensure safety, durability and efficiency for all users / occupants. As part of this,

June 1, 2026