Building and construction Industry
Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)
The Australian Building Codes Board is a joint initiative of all levels of government in Australia. It is responsible for developing and managing a uniform, national approach to building codes and building standards.
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS)
The Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) develops minimum performance standards for coatings; tests and approves products available on the market; and publishes an annual List of Approved Products complying with APAS specifications. It also audits manufacturers to ensure they are complying with industry best practice manufacturing standards.
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Australian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC)
The Australian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) is the peak council of departments responsible for procurement and construction policy of the Australian, State and Territory governments.
Australasian Procurement and Construction Council Inc.
Building approval [ACT]
Building approval is required for most developments in the Australian Capital Territory to ensure building complies with building laws, including the Building Code of Australia. Information on the page includes links to exemptions information and building approval information pack.
Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate
Building Code of Australia
The Building Code of Australia is available for purchase from the On-Line Shop of the Australian Building Codes Board.
Australian Building Codes Board
CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering
CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE) provides a coordinated approach to materials design, creation, characterisation and application. We have particular strengths in advanced materials and the physical sciences. Specialised laboratory and testing facilities provide research, consulting and testing services to Australian and international clients.
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
ESD design guide for office and public buildings
This guide gives a basic introduction to ecological sustainability issues and specifically how the built environment affects them. It begins by outlining the Australian position on Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and some key policies relevant to buildings and ESD.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Fair Work Building and Construction
The role of the Fair Work Building & Construction, previously known as the Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC), is to regulate workplace relations laws in the building and construction industry through education, advice and compliance activities.
Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC)
Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC)
The role of the Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC) is to promote and improve occupational health and safety in the building and construction industry through an OHS accreditation scheme for Australian Government building and construction work.
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
National Code of Practice and Guidelines for Government Agencies
The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry (the Code) is the standard of practice for building and construction work for Government funded projects.
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme enables the design of a home to be assessed by skilled professionals using sophisticated computer modeling programmes to improve the quality of design and as a means of achieving building approvals.
Standing Council on Energy and Resources
NSW Housing Code - i-Learn
Enrol in the i-learn course to find out more about the New South Wales Housing Code and fast track 10 day building approvals for new homes and renovations. It's free, it's online and anyone can do the course. i-learn takes about 2 hours to complete.
Department of Planning and Infrastructure [NSW]
Painting Contractors Certification Program
The Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP) is an Australian Government accreditation scheme which audits protective coating painting contractors to verify that they comply with minimum standards for competency, professionalism, OH&S and environmental requirements for large industrial painting projects.
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry (2001-2003)
Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry site. Includes the terms of reference, discussion papers, submissions, transcripts and reports. The Royal Commissioner presented his final report to the Governor-General on 24 February 2003.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Water efficiency guide: office and public buildings
The Water Efficiency Guide: Office and Public Buildings gives practical 'how to' help for building owners, managers and users to reduce water use by up to 30% to 40%. They provide an introduction to the technical and behavioural opportunities that exist in office and public buildings for reducing water consumption and increasing water reuse. The second part of the publication is the National water intensity benchmarks for office buildings and public buildings.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Your Home - Design for lifestyle and the future
Your Home is a suite of consumer and technical guide materials and tools developed to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy, less expensive to run while more environmentally friendly.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities