In July 2019 the ABCB was tasked by Building Ministers to develop national responses to the recommendations of the Building Confidence Report (BCR).
Some of you may have been developing Performance Solutions for some time now. If so, you will already be aware that in the past there hasn’t been a formal process described in the NCC for the development of Performance Solutions…well, not until now.…
NCC 2022 includes new requirements for livable housing design.
NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes.
On 26 May 2022, media reports speculated on the proposed improvements to residential energy efficiency being considered for the 2022 edition of the NCC.
We’ve developed a new free educational product range for providers of continuing professional development (CPD).
On 1 May 2015, Western Australia (WA) adopted the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as the primary technical compliance standard for plumbing work.
Here’s the key changes in fire safety for NCC 2022.
These changes aim to improve plumbing and drainage provisions. These changes will clarify the provisions and make the NCC easier to use.
The National Construction Code sets out the requirements for the construction of buildings. Find out what you need to know about the Performance- based code as a practitioner.
The ABCB is pleased to provide you access to our NCC continuing professional development (CPD) micromodules.
Provides an overview of options available to demonstrate compliance with the NCC.
You may have heard there are new whole-of-home (WOH) energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in NCC 2022. But what does this actually mean?
These changes aim to reduce the incidence of building defects caused by poor sub-surface water management.
These changes aim to better manage the risk of condensation in the residential parts of some buildings, improving people’s health outcomes and reducing building rot in modern buildings.
Provides information about the grouping of buildings as they are referred to in the NCC.