News

The myBIG library is constantly growing with new content.

From Australian Standards to legislation, codes of practice to technical specifications, and everything in between, myBIG holds the most current Building and Construction industry resources.

These are the new items recently added, or updated, in myBIG March 2024.

Legislation

South Australia Government Building Trades Award (SA)

This is a consolidated version of an award of the South Australian Employment Tribunal published pursuant to the provisions of the Fair Work Act 1994. (SA legislation.)

Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA)

An Act to regulate building work contractors and the supervision of building work; and for other purposes. (SA legislation.)

Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (VIC)

The main purpose of this Act is to provide for entitlements to progress payments for persons who carry out construction work or who supply related goods and services under construction contracts. (VIC legislation.)

Building Regulations 2018 (VIC)

Authorised Version incorporating amendments as at 1 February 2024. (VIC legislation.)

Building Act 1993 (VIC)

Authorised Version incorporating amendments as at 28 February 2024. (VIC legislation.)

Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (VIC)

Authorised Version incorporating amendments as at 28 February 2024. (VIC legislation.)

Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Swimming Pool Safety) Regulations 2019 (SA)

These regulations may be cited as the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Swimming Pool Safety) Regulations 2019. (SA legislation.)

Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA)

This Act may be cited as the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. (SA legislation.)

Code of Practice

Code of Practice for the South Australian Construction Industry

The Code of Practice for the South Australian Construction Industry and its Implementation Guidelines is a statement of the principles that the industry wants to apply to a range of procedures from project conception and initiation, through tendering and construction, to project completion.

Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry

These Implementation Guidelines (Guidelines) have been developed to further assist in the achievement of the objectives of the Victorian Code and in particular, the industrial relations, OHS&R and workforce reform elements as adopted from the National Code.

Code of practice for building, construction and works

Regulates the conduct of all works that affect public space, ensuring the safety and amenity of community and the protection of municipal assets.

Sustainable building

Circular economy in South Australia’s built environment

The purpose of this report is to summarise the circular economy opportunities for South Australia, based on a national and international review of current policies, approaches and case studies.

South Australia's Hydrogen Action Plan

Explains South Australia's pathway towards becoming a world-class renewable hydrogen supplier.

Where We Build, What We Build: Project Report

The Where We Build What We Build project is supporting the Resilient Hills and Coasts (RH&C) region by enabling assessment of the climate risk exposure of homes and encouraging better climate risk mitigation decisions.

Where We Build, What We Build: Building Climate Ready Homes

This project aims to encourage building or retrofitting of homes that are climate-ready, by demonstrating.

Where We Build, What We Build: Planners

The Where We Build, What We Build project has developed a climate ready home specification that provides increased resilience against flood, bushfire and heat compared with traditional houses.

Noise

Noise: Information Sheet

Offers advice on dealing with excessive noise from building sites.

Applying the MBS 010: Construction requirements for the control of external sound

The Guide is for use by planning professionals, building designers, relevant authorities and applicants when determining noise exposure requirements for the construction of habitable buildings in affected areas.

Construction requirements

Guide to Development Assessment

A guide to assist relevant authorities in assessing development applications that apply to the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.

Maintenance and Repair of Older Buildings in South Australia

This publication provides basic advice to owners and managers/custodians of older buildings; it covers essential maintenance issues and provides a guide to problem solving.

SAHT Construction Requirements For Class 1A Buildings

These requirements are additional to the NATSPEC Simple Domestic specification requirements and if differences in interpretation between the two should arise then these requirements take precedence.

South Australian Housing Trust. Minimum Design and Construction Specification for Class 2 Buildings

All proposals shall comply with this Minimum Design and Construction Specification (MDCS) together with any additional requirements issued by the Principal with the tender call and any encumbrances, building envelopes, Building Guidelines and Council requirements to which the proposed land is subject.