Significant national collaboration and engagement between Standards Australia, the QBCC and fellow building and construction regulators, has led to a release of curated access to specialised content sets from the Australian Standards catalogue at significantly reduced rates for mobile phone users.
Included in the initiative is the newly released National Construction Code (NCC) Primary Reference Set, which features 333 Standards referenced by the NCC.
QBCC Commissioner Anissa Levy says the new arrangement is a huge win for the building and construction industry and Queenslanders who are building a home or renovating.
“Australian Standards set specifications and design procedures for goods, services and systems and they are essential for compliance with the National Construction Code requirements,’’ Commissioner Levy says.
“This initiative, which allows users to access Australian Standards via their mobile, will provide significant financial relief to those in Queensland’s building and construction industry.
“For example, accessing Australian Standards 3600:2018 (Concrete Structures) currently costs $368.96 for a web reader version. However, under the new arrangement, they’ll be able to access all 333 standards for just $110 per year via their mobile.
“The mobile option also provides greater flexibility for those in the industry, such as tradespeople, and technicians, when they are offline or in remote areas and need to access information.”
Commissioner Levy says Home owners are not left out; the initiative provides limited free access to specific standards through the Standards Australia Reader Room upon request via the Standards Australia Reader Room.
“This arrangement is a monumental win for the building and construction sector. Australian Standards are vital for ensuring that all construction work meets rigorous quality and safety benchmarks essential for compliance with the National Construction Code,” Commissioner Levy says.
“This demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting a sustainable and resilient industry while safeguarding lives and livelihoods.”
For more information or to access the Australian Standards Catalogue, visit the Standards Australia Store.