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Tag: Australian Building Codes Board
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ABCB farewells Neil Savery
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has thanked Neil Savery for his contributions as he ends his term as CEO. Savery’s connection with the ABCB began during his time as Executive Director of Planning SA, the Chief Planning Executive of the ACT Planning and Land Authority, and as the Deputy Victorian Building Commissioner. In these […]
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Fixing Australia’s billion-dollar defect problem
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a series of best-practice model guidance publications in response to the Building Confidence Report. At the request of building ministers, the ABCB prepared model guidance in response to the recommendations of the Building Confidence Report (BCR), which examined the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the […]
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Residential Energy Efficiency CRIS open for comment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking comment on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) providing an analysis of proposed amendments to the residential energy efficiency provisions included in stage 2 of the NCC 2022 public comment draft. The CRIS provides an analysis of the cost and benefits of the proposed increases in the […]
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Draft NCC 2022 energy efficiency and condensation provisions
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking comment on proposed amendments to energy efficiency and condensation technical provisions, for possible inclusion in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022. Some of the more significant amendments proposed in this second and final stage of the public comment draft include: A stringency increase in the thermal performance […]
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Keeping up with the code
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking input on a draft model for continuing professional development on the National Construction Code. The Building Confidence Report (BCR) recommended that each jurisdiction require all practitioners to undertake compulsory continuing professional development (CPD) on the National Construction Code (NCC). In response, the BCR Implementation Team has developed […]
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ABCB launches new website
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has launched a new website. It forms part of a larger effort to develop a more user-friendly online NCC, and provides access to a refreshed suite of digital products that the ABCB says delivers “a tailored and more engaging experience”. The site design was informed by stakeholder consultation. It […]
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The most significant change in NCC 2022?
Although the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code is still at draft stage, one of the biggest changes is already confirmed: a new look with improved useability. This will apply across all three volumes of the NCC: Volume 1 (Class 2 to 9 buildings); Volume 2 (Class 1 and 10 buildings); and Volume 3 […]
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NCC 2022 public comment extended
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has extended consultation on stage 1 of National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 public comment draft until 11.59pm (AEST) July 11, 2021. “The ABCB is cognisant of the ongoing impact on industry of COVID-19, and the flow-on effect of the various lockdowns experienced in many jurisdictions,” says an ABCB statement. […]
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NCC 2022 open for public comment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is inviting comments on stage 1 of the NCC 2022 public comment draft (PCD). The National Construction Code (NCC) is updated every three years, based on required regulatory practices, industry research, public feedback provided, and policy directions from governments. Updated content is included in the PCD for consultation, seeking […]
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ABCB Cadetship Program
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has opened applications for its 2022 Cadetship Program. The program provides graduates with a unique insight into the development of the National Construction Code (NCC), and the opportunity to develop skills relevant to the construction industry. It also gives candidates the opportunity to work in the Australian Public Service, […]
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ABCB publishes indoor air quality handbook
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published a handbook to foster a greater understanding of the indoor air quality (IAQ) verification methods in the National Construction Code (NCC) Volumes One and Two. The IAQ verification methods include FV4.1 and FV4.2 (of NCC Volume One) and V2.4.5 of (NCC Volume Two). The handbook is written by […]
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What to expect from a user-friendly NCC
The Australian Building Codes Board’s (ABCB) announced late last year that they would be releasing the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) as a digital product, to make it more accessible and to improve its usability. The ABCB is running a webinar about the changes to the NCC’s structure and format on Tuesday, April 20, to […]
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Discussion begins on building manuals
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has developed a discussion paper about the potential for building manuals to address long-standing problems with inaccurate and incomplete building information. Issues with building documentation were highlighted in the Building Confidence Report, published in 2018. It recommended that each state and territory require a comprehensive building manual to be […]
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NCC seminars return in 2021
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is holding a seminar series across Australia in May about the National Construction Code (NCC). The seminars will provide a deep-dive into selected NCC content, and an overview of some provisions proposed for NCC 2022. The presentation topics will be tailored towards industry-specific needs, and aimed at practitioners of […]
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How does climate change affect building codes?
The Global Resiliency Dialogue has released a report about the current integration of climate data and assessment of extreme weather events in building codes around the world. The group is composed of international industry organisations including the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), the National Research Council of Canada, the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and […]
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Building Confidence reforms open for comment
The Australia Building Codes Board (ABCB) is has released three discussion papers on responses to the Building Confidence Report (BCR), and is looking for input until February 28. The BCR was published in 2018 and identified significant problems with the compliance and enforcement systems for Australia’s building and construction industry. In response, the Building Ministers’ […]
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New look for NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced the 2022 version of the National Construction Code (NCC) will be released as a digital product. Historically a print-only publication, the digital release is being planned to improve the usability of the code. The ABCB is making the changes after consulting with industry groups, and the first […]
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NCC 2022 to be delayed
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has confirmed that the adoption of the next version of the National Construction Code – NCC 2022 – has been pushed back by four months. “Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has presented a variety of significant challenges for the building industry, regulators and consumers, Building Ministers […]
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Are your products up to the WaterMark?
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the WaterMark Certification Scheme. In Australia most plumbing and drainage products must be WaterMark certified. But, what does this mean? The WaterMark Certification Scheme is a mandatory national scheme for plumbing and drainage products to ensure they are fit for […]
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Comments open on national registration framework
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a draft National Registration Framework for Building Practitioners for public comment. This follows up on the Building Confidence report, which signalled the need for the registration of building practitioners involved in the design, construction and maintenance of buildings. Accordingly, the ABCB has released a discussion paper that puts forward […]