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BCA 2010 Seminars Print E-mail

As you may be aware, the BCA 2010 Information Seminars will be conducted in capital cities throughout March and April.  ABCB 2010 Seminar Flyer

This year, AIRAH will also be conducting afternoon Workshops on Section J, Volume One, after the ABCB Seminars. Please note: the Workshops will only be held on the first afternoon, where the ABCB Seminars are delivered over two days, as below - 

Canberra - 25 March

Sydney - 31 March

Brisbane - 13 April

Adelaide - 20 April

Perth - 22 April

Melb - 29 April

*AIRAH will not be delivering Workshops in either Hobart or Darwin, and all AIRAH Workshops will require separate registration to the ABCB Seminars. Refer to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for further detail.

AIBS members please check with your state chapter as there are a number of the BCA 2010 presentations planned in regional cities and towns.

 

 
BAL Assessment Form Print E-mail

AIBS members that may currently be working on educational projects in Victoria or any other state should please refer to the following link to the BAL assessment guide.  

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/bushfires/register.htm

AIBS members should please be aware there is a BAL assessment form document availible for members to down load and use once you login to the AIBS members portal. AIBS members should use this document that has been developed jointly between AIBS and Victorian Building Commission. This document encourages a consistent approach to projects and is good industry practice.

Building Surveyors should be aware of 1 February 2010 some changes will be dependant on a BAL assessment.

 
What should my business know for 1 January 2010 Print E-mail


From 1 January 2010 there are several important changes in Australia’s workplace laws that affect all employers and employees in the national workplace relations system.

The changes include the introduction of new National Employment Standards (NES) and the commencement of modern awards.

Employers and employees need to be prepared for these changes.

Fairwork Australia website

 
ADVICE FOR BUILDING SURVEYORS Print E-mail

BUILDING PERMITS FOR PRIVATE BUSHFIRE SHELTERS – ADVICE FOR BUILDING SURVEYORS

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS), the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Building Commission advise that Building Surveyors should look for Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) accreditation or a Building Appeals Board (BAB) determination when signing off on a building permit for a private bushfire shelter (bunker). This is a agreed joint position and is appropriate for all building surveyors within Australia to consider.  Download fill document here

 
Victorian Royal Commission 2nd Report Print E-mail

Victorian Royal Commission 2nd Interim Bushfire Report. Download here

 
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