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.

This initiative includes the newly released NCC Primary Reference Set, which features 333 Standards referenced by the National Construction Code (NCC).
 
The new offering provides greater flexibility for industry professionals and stakeholders:

• Mobile access for $110 per year: Designed for tradespeople, technicians, and workers needing offline access on remote sites.
• Limited free access for home owners: Home owners can request access to specific standards under certain conditions via the Standards Australia Reader Room, ensuring greater support for the QBCC stakeholders.

This initiative demonstrates both of our ongoing commitments 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 today.

This warning is issued by the Commissioner of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) to the public under section 20J(1)(i) of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QLD). 

This is a public warning about the installation and maintenance of the non-conforming building product DECKO ECW Decking Boards (Product Number; HF06, HF07, HF09, and HF10) (Product) made of composite wood plastic material due to the public health and safety impact of the Product failing. The QBCC is urging consumers, contractors, and suppliers to be cautious in relation to the Product. 

Factsheet - Wood plastic composite decking boards and nonconforming building products

Should you have any concerns about the Product, please contact the QBCC on 139 333.

Fatalities and serious injuries on building sites have made it more important than ever for licensees to notify the QBCC quickly of safety incidents onsite.

Safety incidents include death, serious injury or illness, or something that puts a person at risk of serious injury or illness.

Reporting these incidents makes sure that an employer and the QBCC are aware of issues that need to be taken seriously, which helps make the industry safer for everyone.

How to report an incident

Any QBCC licensee should report a safety incident as soon as you see or hear about it directly to the QBCC, even if you’ve already reported it to another agency, such as Workplace Health and Safety. Failure to report a safety incident can result in a fine up to $10,000.

Reporting a safety incident is quick and easy, simply complete our form or call us on 139 333.

For more information about the QBCC’s reporting requirements, please visit Report a safety issue or incident.

You can also learn more by visiting Master Builders Queensland and Housing Industry Association.