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Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019 2022 cover

Version:  2022.  (Current)
Short Description
This study provides evidence of a decline in suicide rates among Australian construction workers over the last two decades; this decline may be attributable to the combined effects of population-wide, male-specific, and sector-specific suicide prevention efforts over this same period, suggesting that the continuation or expansion of such efforts may lead to further declines.
Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry 2023 cover

Version:  2023.  (Current)
Short Description
The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.
AS ISO 717.2-2004 Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements, Part 2: Impact sound insulation 2004 cover

Publisher
Standards Australia

Version:  First Edition 2004.  (Pending Revision)
Short Description
Defines and provides methods for determining single number quantities for the impact sound insulation in buildings; this Standard is identical with and reproduced from ISO 717-2:1996.
AS 4654.2-2012 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, Part 2: Design and installation 2012 cover

Publisher
Standards Australia

Version:  Second Edition 2012.  (Pending Revision)
Short Description
Sets out a consistent and reliable approach to the design and installation of external waterproofing membrane systems.
ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022 cover

Publisher
Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Latest)
Short Description
Contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are considered to be acceptable forms of construction that meet the requirements for complying with Parts H1 to H8 of NCC Volume Two.
AS 1288:2021 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation 2021 cover

Publisher
Standards Australia

Version:  Fifth Edition 2021.  (Current)
Short Description
Sets out procedures for the selection and installation of glass in buildings, subject to wind loading, human impact, and special applications. Glass strength is specified, based on the tensile stresses on the surface of the glass.
Selecting a Suitable Sustainable Construction Method for Australian High-Rise Building: A Multi-Criteria Analysis 2022 cover

Publisher
Sustainability

Version:  2022.  (Current)
Short Description
This research aims to identify the most suitable sustainable construction method for high-rise building construction in Australia; results show that the off-site construction method and robotic construction technique significantly improve the construction performance of high-rise construction in Australia.
An Exploration Of Factors Influencing Quality Management System (Qms) Implementation: The Case Of The Australian Construction Industry 2020 cover

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Short Description
This research primarily aims to investigate an inclusive list of factors impacting on quality management system deployment in the construction industry building sector by focusing exclusively on the external factors and the critical success factors of project level in order to develop a comprehensive framework of quality management system deployment.
NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits Standard cover 2022

Publisher
Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Latest)
Short Description
NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.
SA HB 39:2015 Amd 1:2021 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding 2021 cover

Publisher
Standards Australia

Version:  First Edition 2021.  (Current)
Short Description
SA HB 39:2015 is amended as follows.