From cladding/ACPs to inadequate registration; from self-certification to inequitable risk allocation in contracts; the state of Australia’s construction industry is worrying, and the solution complex but the simple reality is the need for urgent regulatory reform. We must protect the safety of our communities and return confidence to the sector.
Over the past few years and more frequently in the past 18 months, we’ve advocated strongly and consistently for regulatory reform and increased compliance to address the multitude of issues plaguing our built environment.
We have called for a heightened focus and more urgent action from all levels of government and regulators including the immediate implementation of the 24 recommendations from the Shergold-Weir report, Building Confidence.
Our focus with regard to building regulation has always been and remains on four key aspects within the profession’s areas of expertise:
We’ve made public statements and submissions, held meetings with government, developed guidelines, run CPD and collaborated with other industry stakeholders to build our collective voice. To create meaningful and practical solutions requires collaboration across the entire industry.
We wholeheartedly agree with the Shergold-Weir report’s view that ‘The building and construction industry needs to actively participate in lifting standards, competency and integrity if it is to produce safe and reliable buildings and continue to be an important driver of infrastructure development.’
We continue to fight for reform through a multifaceted approach targeting key decision makers and stand ready to support state, territory and federal governments, but they must act now! This cannot wait!
Increased attention on construction quality and building confidence was the focus of a discussion between the Institute’s SA Chapter, National Policy Advisor Leanne Hardwicke, leaders
Giving evidence this week for the second time to the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes, the
A commitment to safety, quality and putting the consumer first is the only way to restore confidence and ensure the ongoing integrity of Australia’s construction
The growing prevalence of novation as a procurement model for how buildings are constructed has been revealed as a contributing factor to deteriorating construction outcomes,
We’ve repeated our calls for greater independent oversight of development and building processes to embed quality in construction and to properly protect people’s homes, financial security and, ultimately, their personal safety.
The Australian Institute of Architects has welcomed the agreement today from the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) to take a national approach to implementing all 24
The Australian Institute of Architects has welcomed the Andrews Government’s action on combustible cladding, and repeated its call for urgent national reforms. Victorian Chapter President
While welcoming proposals put forward in the NSW Government’s Building Stronger Foundations discussion paper, proposed reforms needed to go…
BACKGROUND A spate of recent incidents, generating extensive media coverage, has brought significant attention to the safety and quality of Australia’s built environment and severely
The Australian Institute of Architects has welcomed more detail on the NSW Government response to building safety issues, labelling it a belated but sensible step
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