The Australian Building Codes Board welcomes comments from members and fellow professionals in setting the parameters for Building Surveyors and the delivery of their services.
A discussion paper is now open for public consultation in response to the Building Confidence Report.
Overview
In 2017, Building Minsters authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia. The resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) made 24 recommendations for a best practice model for compliance and enforcement, to strengthen the effective implementation of the National Construction Code (NCC).
To varying degrees, all jurisdictions rely on private building surveyors as part of their building approvals process. During this process commercial relationships inevitably form between private building surveyors and those seeking their services.
BCR recommendations 9 and 11 relate specifically private building surveyors. The objectives of these recommendations are to:
- mitigate conflicts of interest;
- increase transparency in engagement and statutory responsibilities; and
- provide enhanced supervisory powers and require mandatory reporting.
Meeting these objectives will help increase compliance with the NCC, state and territory legislation and NCC referenced documents.
Responses to questions are invited until 11:59PM AEST Monday 27 April 2021, via the ABCB’s Consultation Hub.
If you have any questions about this consultation, please contact bcrimplementationteam@