Posted on 7/21/2017
AIBS appeared before Senate Economics Reference Committee Inquiry into Non-conforming building products (NCBP) Wednesday 19 July in Sydney. This third inquiry into NCBP was focussed on the use of external cladding.
Posted on 7/6/2017
In the wake of the Grenfell fire disaster in London, there have been many new developments and commentaries on the building and construction industry here in Australia.
Posted on 7/5/2017
The second of three scheduled meetings this year of the Building Ministers’ Forum was held Friday 30 June in Brisbane
Posted on 7/3/2017
AIBS has great pleasure in announcing that the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors VIC Chapter are now inviting nominations for its 2017 Awards.
Posted on 6/28/2017
A serious safety issue with apartment balconies has been identified by members of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).
Posted on 6/15/2017
AIBS statement regarding the Grenfell apartment fire in London
Posted on 6/14/2017
Queensland Parliament Passes Amendments to Address the Issues Arising Out Of the Decisions of a Private Certifier
Posted on 5/25/2017
AIBS has great pleasure in announcing that the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors NSW/ACT Chapter are now inviting nominations for its 2017 Awards.
Posted on 5/24/2017
For those members who were unable to attend the recent 2017 ABCB NCC Seminar Series and wish to see what was presented, or for those who wish to revisit a session they attended, the following news will be of interest to you.
Posted on 4/20/2017
AIBS has great pleasure in announcing that the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors QLD NT Chapter are now inviting nominations for its 2017 Awards.
Posted on 4/11/2017
The April 2017 edition of the Building Standard e-newsletter has been released.
Posted on 2/8/2017
NCC BCA 2016 nominates AS3660.1 in two versions, 2000 and 2014. As of 1 May 2017, only the 2014 version will be valid as a design document.
Posted on 1/17/2017
Standards Australia have released a draft of AS 4349.2 Inspection of buildings: Part 2 - Common areas of group titled properties for public comment.
Posted on 12/19/2016
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors SA Chapter has opened nominations for its 2017 Awards.
Posted on 12/16/2016
The AIBS is delighted to announce the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) have recently agreed to a co-operative arrangement with AIBS to introduce co-branded “AIBS/ABCB Performance Workshops” at each of our conferences throughout 2017.
Posted on 12/15/2016
The Building Ministers’ Forum Communiqué from their meeting in Perth on 14 December 2016 has been released.
Posted on 12/15/2016
Recently three updated Practice Notes have been issued by the Victorian Building Authority.
Posted on 12/12/2016
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure have released their December 2016 E-Newsletter which contains information on the Development (Residential Code) Variation Regulations 2016.
Posted on 11/30/2016
The NatHERS accredited FirstRate5 software has been updated in order to fix a software bug.
Posted on 11/30/2016
The AWA have announced the release of a series of instructional videos aimed at addressing areas of poor practise amongst window installers.
Posted on 11/15/2016
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has recently released two guideline documents. One relates to upgrading of existing buildings and the other relates to indoor air quality.
Posted on 11/8/2016
Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SURVEYORS will be held at the Crown Promenade Hotel, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3000 at 1:45pm on 11 November 2016.
Posted on 10/24/2016
The OneSteel online communique for October 2016 is available to view.
Posted on 10/20/2016
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) wish to advise the NSW/ACT Chapter members of the sad passing of Mr Matthew Woodgate, a Member of AIBS.
Posted on 10/20/2016
Behind the recent changes to the National Construction Code affecting Mid-rise Timber Buildings – Classes 2, 3, and 5, was a substantial amount of fire engineering analysis. This is explained in detail in the new WoodSolutions Technical Design Guide.
Posted on 10/19/2016
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) wish to advise the Victorian Chapter members of the sad passing of Mr Barry Goold, a Life Fellow of AIBS.
Posted on 10/19/2016
The Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has appointed a new Chief Commissioner to the Victorian Building Authority, Dr Owen Donald.
Posted on 10/19/2016
The new technical design guide, “Mid-rise Timber Buildings – Class 2, 3, and 5 Buildings” was created to help design and building industry professionals realise the full benefits of the recent changes to the National Construction Code.
Posted on 10/17/2016
Introducing the AIBS Technical Hub.
Posted on 9/30/2016
NATSPEC has issued a media release regarding the National Construction Products Register.
Posted on 9/22/2016
Throughout the course of this year, AIBS has been undertaking a review of our Governance structures.
Posted on 9/20/2016
The Tasmanian Government has announced ground-breaking reforms to legislation which includes a risk based approach to the approval of building work and the registration of all practitioners in the building and construction industry in that State.
Posted on 9/15/2016
AIBS announces the appointment of Jeremy Turner as the National Technical Manager.
Posted on 9/14/2016
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors VIC Chapter has opened nominations for its 2016 Awards.
Posted on 9/2/2016
The 2nd of September represents the 350th Anniversary of the start of the Great Fire of London.
Posted on 8/26/2016
Changes to the Building Act, introduced by the Victorian Government earlier this year, come into effect on 1 September 2016.
Posted on 8/25/2016
The Building Amendment (Construction of Swimming Pools and Spas) Regulations 2016 (S.R. No. 104/2016) will come into effect on 3 October 2016.
Posted on 8/24/2016
Please find here the proclamation and regulations which commence 1 September in Victoria.
Posted on 8/12/2016
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a resource entitled "The good, the bad and the ugly – design and construction for access".
Posted on 7/29/2016
Special business (special resolutions to make change to the AIBS Constitution) to be transacted at the General Meeting are provided below for the consideration of Members
Posted on 7/27/2016
Senator Nick Xenophon was the keynote speaker at the NSW/ACT Chapter Conference in Sydney.
Posted on 7/14/2016
The Technical Manager will play a lead and pivotal role in the development and management of technical information for AIBS in its business operations.
Posted on 7/12/2016
The Victoria University is establishing a Course Advisory Committee for their Bachelors of Building Surveying degree course and are seeking appropriately qualified and experienced representatives from industry.
Posted on 7/8/2016
At which it is proposed by the Institute to pass Special Resolutions to amend the Constitution for the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
Posted on 7/1/2016
The use of non-conforming products and external wall cladding systems has been a hot topic within our industry for some time now.
Posted on 7/1/2016
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Tasmanian Chapter has opened nominations for its 2016 Awards.
Posted on 6/29/2016
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors WA Chapter has opened nominations for its Annual Awards 2016.
Posted on 6/22/2016
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