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A framework for identification of suspected toxic compounds in water

Provides guidance to inspecting persons (e.g. building certifiers and competent persons) and builders about how to meet their inspection responsibilities under the Building Act 1975 (BA) and the Building Regulation 2021 (BR).

Commissioned in 2017 by the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) to assess the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia and to examine a range of issues outlined in comprehensive terms of reference for their work. in particular the report focusses in a succinct way on shortcomings in the implementation of the National Construction Code (NCC).

From 1 October 2020 to 1 April 2021, SafeWork SA undertook a compliance campaign (the campaign) focused on respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in the fabrication, construction, and mining industries; The fabrication industry included persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) using engineered and natural stone (i.e. monumental masons).

Gives practical advice about ways to manage exposure to risks associated with work involving the assembly, erection, alteration and dismantling of formwork; contributes to the development of consistent high standards for safe work in the construction industry that are conducive to best practice at the workplace.

Offers practical guidance for both businesses and workers on managing risks related to forklifts.

The NSW Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017 (the Guide) has been developed for builders and building owners to use as a convenient reference to the minimum technical standards and quality of work.

This research project set out to review the state of digitalisation of the class 2 (multi-unit) building sector of the NSW construction industry with specific reference to the production of design drawings and as-built drawings.

Engineers Australia convened a building industry working group to develop a paradigm for good practice of engineers across the building sector.

Provides practical advice for anyone responsible for developing a return to work plan in collaboration with the injured or ill worker.