29 Jan 2020 Property Construction Will reforms address the current confidence crisis affecting the NSW building and construction ... The NSW Government has released draft legislation designed to strengthen accountability of building practitioners and to improve the quality and compliance of design and documentation within the NSW building industry
28 Nov 2019 Construction Combustible cladding update: A wave of "building product rectification orders" begins Relevant authorities in NSW are now at the stage of issuing "building product rectification orders" to owners of buildings affected by combustible cladding.
22 Nov 2019 Construction Cladding crisis overview for schools The Victorian cladding audit extends to school buildings. Schools may receive Building Orders. Funds may be available to rectify cladding.
16 Dec 2018 Construction Architects and engineers now part of the Chain of Responsibility Recent changes to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) mean architects and engineers can be held liable for non-conforming building products
16 Dec 2018 Construction Impacts of Heavy Vehicle National Law on construction industry Construction industry will be impacted by Heavy Vehicle National Law 2012 (Qld).
28 Nov 2018 Construction New Queensland regulation on combustible cladding commences Building owners affected by new regulation must complete online registration and checklist by 29 March 2019.
16 Oct 2018 Construction Security of payment regime in Queensland undergoes important changes Latest tranche of changes to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 released.
30 Aug 2018 Construction Employment and safety New Plan to Address Safety Record in NSW Construction Industry Plan targets falls from heights, contact with electricity, interaction with plant, and falling objects as main priority areas.
30 Aug 2018 Construction Important changes proposed for security of payment in New South Wales Proposed changes intended to improve the operation of the Act and further facilitate cash flow along the contracting chain.
28 Jun 2018 Construction Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Learning the ABCC of investigations What are the ABCC's investigative powers and what do building industry participants need to consider?