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AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures, Part 3: Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release 1999 cover

Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Version:  First Edition 1999.  (Current)
Describes a single test method for grading building materials on the basis of ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke.
Drivers of Productivity: a Case Study of the Australian Construction Industry 2015 cover

Construction Economics and Building

Version:  2015.  (Current)
Wages and research and development expenditure were found to drive construction productivity at the national level and expenditure on research and development and the number of apprentices were found to be drivers of construction productivity in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Waterproofing practices in Australia for building construction 2018 cover

Version:  2018.  (Current)
This paper aims to discuss Standards and Codes; membrane systems and performance, waterproofing practices, design and installation techniques, inspection and testing and quality assurance adopted by the waterproofing industry in Australia.
Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019 2022 cover

Version:  2022.  (Current)
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)
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.
ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022 cover

Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Latest)
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.
Selecting a Suitable Sustainable Construction Method for Australian High-Rise Building: A Multi-Criteria Analysis 2022 cover

Sustainability

Version:  2022.  (Current)
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)
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

Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Latest)
NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.
AS/NZS 5139:2019 Electrical installations - Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment 2019 cover

Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Version:  First Edition 2019.  (Current)
Specifies requirements for general installation and safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESSs), where the battery system is installed in a location, such as a dedicated enclosure or room, and is connected with power conversion equipment (PCE) to supply electric power to other parts of an electrical installation.