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Tag: ABCB
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ABCB announces quick-fire NCC 2022 amendment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published an amendment for the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
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ABCB confirms delay in NCC 2025
The ABCB has confirmed that the 2025 edition of the NCC will not be published in line with the usual timetable, in May.
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Building and construction sector opposes NCC freeze
Stakeholders are calling on building ministers to reaffirm their commitment to the regular three-year review and update of the NCC.
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Coalition plans 10-year freeze on NCC
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a suite of policies aimed at boosting housing supply in Australia, including a commitment to freeze changes to the National Construction Code for 10 years. This would reduce costs by halting further requirements for energy efficiency, safety and amenity in new houses. Certainty for builders “At a time of […]
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ABCB to host Canberra forum
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will host its Canberra forum at The Shine Dome from 3–6pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
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ABCB to host forum in Sydney
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is hosting a forum about the ABCB business plan in Sydney on Tuesday, July 30.
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AIRAH to host webinar on NCC 2025 public comment draft
AIRAH is slated to host a webinar on the NCC public comment draft on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 12:30-1:45pm AEST.
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NCC 2025 open for public comment
The Public Comment Draft for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) is open for comment until 11:59pm AEST on July 1, 2024.
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ABCB announces NCC information events
The ABCB is hosting a roadshow of sessions to explore the key proposed changes for the next edition of the NCC.
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New apartment energy efficiency handbook released
The ABCB has released an energy efficiency handbook to provide guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for apartment buildings.
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Need to know: key updates to AS 1668
One of the most important Australian Standards used by HVAC practitioners, AS 1668, is being reviewed. Brett Fairweather, M.AIRAH, from It’s Engineered takes us through the major changes and the key talking points in the drafts of AS 1668.2 and AS 1668.4, which are open for public comment until January 23, 2024. Why is an […]
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Queensland NCC stance highlights ‘patchwork’ problem
Queensland has confirmed that it will maintain the original timetable for adopting improved energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing provisions in NCC 2022. Although industry stakeholders have applauded the decision, they have also raised concerns about delays in other jurisdictions, and the inconsistent implementation of what is intended to be a national code to […]
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New micromodules for NCC education
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that NCC continuing professional development (CPD) micromodules are now available for CPD providers to deliver as part of their own activities. “Our aim is to complement existing programs and increase National Construction Code (NCC) content in education,” says the ABCB. “This will ultimately improve practitioner understanding and […]
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ABCB seeking refrigeration case studies
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a request for tender for case studies and analysis of energy efficiency for refrigerated spaces. This work will help determine whether such spaces will become regulated through the National Construction Code (NCC). The case studies will be site-specific, providing illustrative examples across the range of types of […]
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ABCB making editorial corrections to NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will be making editorial corrections to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022. According to the ABCB, the corrections do not change the effect of the provisions. “The relevant editorial updates will correct some minor typographical errors and hyperlinks across the national requirements and state and territory variations,” says the […]
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Seven-star minimum confirmed for NCC 2022
Building ministers have agreed to the final changes to the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC), including a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating for new homes. New homes will also have a new annual energy-use budget applicable to major appliances such as space conditioning, hot water, lighting, pool and spa pumps, offset by any […]
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More time required for NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is recommending that the publication date for the National Construction Code 2022 be pushed back from September to October. Building Ministers are scheduled to meet in late August 2022 and still need to make some key decisions about NCC 2022. This includes the final analysis from the ABCB on […]
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ABCB seeks input for updated IAQ Handbook
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is calling for input in reviewing and updating the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Handbook to reflect the latest scientific evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The importance of IAQ in buildings has recently been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic,” says the ABCB, “since adequate IAQ can help to minimise the […]
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Nationwide ABCB seminars explore NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is running a nationwide series of face-to-face seminars exploring 2022 NCC – Volumes One and Two. “This is an important event for you to learn about what has changed, and what it means to you and your industry,” the ABCB says. “You’ll hear from experts about key changes to […]
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First glimpse of NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the first stage of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 preview to familiarise stakeholders with the major changes. The first stage of the release contains most of the amendments finalised for NCC 2022, including: New livable housing features to assist people with disability and through more stages […]