We ensure safe and sustainable building and plumbing systems through regulatory and non-regulatory measures, in collaboration with Australian governments and industry.

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a standards writing body responsible for the National Construction Code, WaterMark and CodeMark Certification Schemes, and regulatory reform in the construction industry. The ABCB is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, together with the building and plumbing industries.

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This report is a cost-benefit analysis of a series of options identified by Weir Legal & Consulting for the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).

09.2024 Report

This report was commissioned to identify and explore regulatory options to progress the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).

09.2024 Report

This report provides an overview of the proposed regulatory options for the progression of the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).

09.2024 Report

In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.

07.2024 Corporate

This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings, including Class 3 and Class 5 to Class 9 buildings.

07.2024 Handbook

The ABCB plumbing webinars offered a focused discussion on key proposed changes for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

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