It is becoming increasingly well understood that there is a widespread problem with building health issues in our modern built environment. Sealed, ...

Read time: 5 minutes The ABIC Simple Works Housing Contract (ABIC SW H Contract), in use in each state and territory in Australia (refer Acumen note ...

Read time: 2 minutes About the ABCB The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and state and territory ...

Read time: 2 minutes When approached by a client to do work that may affect a heritage building, architects must carefully consider their ...

During construction documentation the architect will prepare drawings, specifications and schedules that define the detailed requirements for the ...

The building industry – including quantity surveyors, building owners and planning authorities – uses a variety of methods for measuring building ...

Read time: 1 minute This non-mandatory handbook produced by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) was updated in 2023 due to new condensation ...

Read time: 1 minute There is a high level of regulatory consistency across Australia; however, states and territories can and do make their own ...

Read time: 7 minutes During construction, the contractor may propose substituting materials and products specified in the contract documents. Caution ...

Read time: 4 minutes Many building projects involve work for tenants, and there is a wide range of variables affecting the architect's approach to ...