Posted on 5/20/2020
Please find below the full member statement and appendices on COVID-19 issued 2 April 2020.
Posted on 5/4/2020
It is with great sadness we advise Andrew Gibson passed away peacefully on Friday morning, 1 May.
Posted on 4/6/2020
Due to COVID-19 with limitation of movement throughout Australia in communities, many of you will no
Posted on 3/23/2020
Last year, the Australian Industry Skills Committee initiated a review of building surveying qualifications. The overall aim was to ensure the qualifications adequately address the requirements of the National Construction Code 2019 and keep pace wit
Posted on 3/18/2020
Following recent announcements and the increase in crowd limiting strategies to restrict non-essential gatherings in order to contain COVID-19, AIBS have made the decision to postpone a number of upcoming events.
Posted on 3/10/2020
The country's largest broker of professional indemnity insurance to building surveyors and certifiers is scrambling to find an alternative provider for as many as one-fifth of its clients after HDI Speciality, a London-based insurer, decided to quit
Posted on 3/5/2020
AIBS have been approached by members regarding expectations following an audit request from NSW Fair Trading.
Posted on 3/3/2020
The AIBS Chief Executive Officer Brett Mace writes for Sourceable "Australia’s Construction Sector Must Restore Trust"
Posted on 2/27/2020
The Town of Gawler is seeking Expressions of Interest from the public to appoint four (4) suitability qualified and/or experienced professionals to the Council Assessment Panel (CAP)
Posted on 2/19/2020
It is with great sadness that AIBS advise of the passing of Bill Winchester, AIBS Life Fellow.
Posted on 2/12/2020
As you will be aware, earlier this year AIBS offered our support to the NSW and other Governments affected by bushfires to assist in the recovery efforts in a co-ordinated and structured manner.
Posted on 1/20/2020
AIBS Vice President Wayne Liddy oversaw the AIBS response to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria and was interviewed by The Australian, story within.
Posted on 1/16/2020
AIBS wish to advise Victorian Chapter members of the sad passing of Life Fellow Lance Masters.
Posted on 1/14/2020
AIBS have written to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Premiers of the most severely affected States offering support when it is required.
Posted on 12/19/2019
Before we wind down for the year, there are a number of important updates in this communique to share with you before the AIBS office closes for the year.
Posted on 12/19/2019
The Building Ministers Forum was held in Canberra on 13 December 2019.
Please see the BMF communique here.
Posted on 12/11/2019
An Open Letter from AIBS was sent to the BMF Ministers regarding Professional Indemnity Insurance ahead of the Building Ministers Forum in Canberra this Friday, 13th December 2019.
Posted on 11/22/2019
AIBS have released a member statement providing an update on the current Professional Indemnity Insurance situation.
Posted on 11/5/2019
The AIBS Board has established a priority for the development of a range of Practice Notes which will be issued as they are developed in the coming year and beyond.
Three Practice Notes are now available within the members area of the AIBS webs
Posted on 10/21/2019
The 2019 AIBS Annual report and 2019 Audited Financial Statement have been published and can be found here.
Posted on 9/27/2019
Professional Indemnity Insurance Update This statement is to update members and provide information on the work being undertaken by AIBS relating to the current Professional Indemnity Insurance crisis faced by the building surveying profession.
Posted on 9/23/2019
On Tuesday 27 August that AIBS NSW Director Tim Tuxford and CEO Brett Mace appeared before the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the regulation of buildings standards, building quality and building disputes.
Posted on 9/10/2019
The ACCC have issued an alert related to a recall of 4mm toughened safety glass distributed everywhere in Australia other than Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Posted on 9/10/2019
AIBS wish to advise of the sad passing of Life Fellow Kevin Deacon.
Posted on 9/5/2019
AIBS recently attended the Ministerial Construction Council - Regional Round Table in Townsville and was represented by Board Director, Mr Stacy Kennedy.
Posted on 8/28/2019
Yesterday AIBS was represented by Timothy Tuxford and AIBS Chief Executive Brett Mace at the Inquiry into the regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes by the NSW Legislative Council’s Public Accountability Committee.
Posted on 8/13/2019
A summary from AIBS Legal Adviser Kelledy Jones of a recent case relating to mutual recognition between jurisdictions in Australia can be found within.
Posted on 7/30/2019
With much sadness AIBS would like to notify Victorian Chapter members of the peaceful passing of much loved and respected colleague AIBS Life Fellow Daryl Woods.
Posted on 7/29/2019
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) have issued a new Advisory Note for Class 2 and 3 buildings: Concessions for use of timber framing and/or non-combustible materials.
Posted on 7/19/2019
An update on the Building Ministers Forum and the industry roundtable attended by AIBS in Hobart
Posted on 7/19/2019
There were encouraging signs at yesterday’s Building Ministers’ Forum in Sydney. Finally, there was acceptance that Australia’s building regulations need reform and, while this will lead to long term improvements in our industry, nothing arising from
Posted on 7/17/2019
Professional Indemnity Insurance Update
This statement is to update members and provide information on the work being undertaken by AIBS relating to the current Professional Indemnity Insurance crisis faced by the building surveying profession.
Posted on 7/17/2019
Building Ministers from all Australian jurisdictions will meet with Federal Minister for Industry Karen Andrews at the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) in Sydney tomorrow. AIBS have issued a statement ahead of the BMF tomorrow.
Posted on 7/15/2019
The Victorian Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne has announced a Ministerial Order regarding professional indemnity insurance to come into effect on August 12 2019.
Posted on 7/11/2019
Early today, JAZ ANZ announced that they have issued a notice of suspension against CertMark International effective from today.
Posted on 7/2/2019
The NSW Government has issued advice on the Professional Indemnity (PI) issue and changes to PI requirements that are now in effect in NSW.
Posted on 7/2/2019
Over the past two weeks, AIBS has received notifications from building surveying firms all over Australia that are facing closure or have already closed because they cannot secure workable PI insurance policies. See the AIBS Statement within.
Posted on 6/25/2019
AIBS has released a statement regarding the availability of PI Insurance for building surveyors in Australia.
Posted on 6/24/2019
On Tuesday, the QLD Ministerial Construction Council released a communique following a meeting of the council.
In this communique, Industry was asked to respond to 5 proposed reforms within 48 hours.
Posted on 6/21/2019
AIBS has released a statement regarding the availability of PI Insurance for building surveyors in Australia.
Posted on 6/17/2019
There have been considerable developments around the process of adoption of NCC BCA 2019 in the ACT.
Consequently, AIBS sought an independent legal opinion which confirmed the concerns raised by members.
Posted on 6/11/2019
ABC Radio’s PM show recently aired a story on the crisis for Building Surveyors obtaining Professional Indemnity insurance.
Posted on 5/10/2019
The AIBS Board has approved the formation of a Women's Special Advisory Group to promote great gender equality in the industry of Building Surveying.
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from interested AIBS members to be part of this group.
Posted on 5/10/2019
Members of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors are saddened to hear of the passing of Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Life Fellow and Foundation President of the AIBS WA Chapter Mr Frank McGrath.
Posted on 5/7/2019
AIBS are encouraging Expressions of Interest from members keen to make a significant contribution to the profession by engaging with Standards Committees.
Posted on 5/7/2019
AIBS has updated our website detailing Standards Australia public comment drafts that are currently open for feedback. There are several Standards currently open for comment.
Posted on 5/7/2019
The ACT Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in litigation between a home owner and their builder who had joined the building surveyor. The finding has implications for building surveyors nationally which members may wish to understand.
Posted on 5/7/2019
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors is seeking member feedback on the Draft Code of Conduct.
Posted on 3/14/2019
The AIBS President Troy Olds recently took part on Channel 10’s popular evening program The Project putting forward our view on the cladding issues which are currently widespread around Australia.
Posted on 3/7/2019
AIBS Legal Advisers - Kelledy Jones, have provided a summary of the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal's judgement on the Lacrosse Apartment fire in Melbourne’s Dockland in 2014.
Posted on 2/27/2019
AIBS is currently seeking qualified Building Surveyors from across Australia as prospective members of the National Accreditation Panel (NAP)
Posted on 2/22/2019
We have recently become aware that several CodeMark Certificates have been withdrawn. We don’t yet know when this occurred as there has not been any formal announcement to industry about this.
Posted on 2/21/2019
AIBS has released a statement regarding the availability of PI Insurance for building surveyors in Australia.
Posted on 2/7/2019
Standards Australia are able to find alternative distribution channels going forward
Posted on 1/23/2019
Professional Indemnity Insurance Update
Posted on 1/23/2019
What to Expect in NCC 2019
Posted on 1/21/2019
AIBS Update - NSW Government Attacks on Building Surveyors/Certifiers
Posted on 12/31/2018
NSW Government exploits plight of Opal Tower residents for political purposes
Posted on 12/18/2018
The strategy and direction for AIBS and the profession during 2018 to 2021.
Posted on 12/18/2018
A brief timeline of AIBS training roadshows and conferences in 2019.
Posted on 12/14/2018
AIBS has recently issued a media release urging home owners not to be complacent about familiar home surroundings this summer and have safety checks on structures in outdoor entertaining areas.
Posted on 12/6/2018
The Senate Economics References Committee today handed down its 114-page final report titled “Non-conforming building products: the need for a coherent and robust regulatory regime.
Posted on 11/9/2018
Adelaide-based building surveyor Troy Olds will lead the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors for the next two years.
Posted on 10/18/2018
First published in Volume Seven, Number One, Summer 2018 of the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation, Henry Stewart Publications, Russell House, 28/30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN, United Kingdom who have copyright ownership
Posted on 10/17/2018
AIBS recently made submission on the inquiry short stay accommodation industry in Tasmania.
Posted on 9/19/2018
AIBS has commenced the process for the election of Directors for the Board of AIBS and also for Chapter Committee Members of each Chapter for the next term from 2018 -2020.
Posted on 9/4/2018
AIBS has commenced the process for the election of Directors for the Board of AIBS and also for Chapter Committee Members of each Chapter for the next term from 2018 -2020.
Posted on 8/28/2018
AIBS would like to advise of the recent passing of member Roman Cwyk, age 62.
For those who knew Roman well, he was a warm and generous person with good humour.
Roman was a fine example of a building surveyor, meticulous, an enquiring and open mi
Posted on 8/21/2018
The Building Ministers Forum have issued a communique following their meeting on 10 August 2018 which can be found below.
Posted on 7/30/2018
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) welcomes the report to the Building Minister’s Forum (BMF) by Professor Peter Shergold and Ms Bronwyn Weir.
Posted on 7/27/2018
On Friday 27 July the Queensland Government announced that the Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018, which amends the Building Regulation 2006 and State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2014, would commence 1 October 20
Posted on 7/27/2018
Following consultation with members, feedback from industry and also taking into account the Shergold Weir Report, the AIBS Board have recently updated our AIBS Policy – Building Regulatory Reform in Australia.
Posted on 7/27/2018
The Board of AIBS met on Friday 20 July 2018, one month ahead of schedule due to several matters that required their urgent attention.
Posted on 7/26/2018
You are invited to join a group of fellow Building Surveyors and building regulations professionals for a Walk ‘n’ Talk event.
Posted on 7/26/2018
Queensland Parliament Passes Amendments to Address the Issues Arising Out Of the Decisions of a Private Certifier
Posted on 7/26/2018
NATSPEC have circulated a Media Release regarding Non-confirming products.
Posted on 7/26/2018
Please find below a link to the key dates for NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1.
Posted on 7/26/2018
A serious safety issue with apartment balconies has been identified by members of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).
Posted on 7/26/2018
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 7/26/2018
The April 2017 edition of the Building Standard e-newsletter has been released.
Posted on 7/26/2018
The Building Ministers Forum have issued a communique.
Posted on 7/26/2018
The second of three scheduled meetings this year of the Building Ministers’ Forum was held Friday 30 June in Brisbane
Posted on 7/26/2018
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 7/26/2018
The AIBS Policy on Building Regulatory Reform in Australia has been a major project of the AIBS Board over the past 5 months and represents a significant achievement in enabling AIBS to lead and influence public debate around building regulatory refo
Posted on 7/26/2018
AIBS Vice President Wayne Liddy further outlined the AIBS Policy – Building Regulatory Reform in Australia to a wide group of government and industry leaders at the recent Australian Cladding & Building Standards Summit in Melbourne.
Posted on 7/26/2018
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 7/26/2018
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors wish to advise of the passing of Mr Max Croxford, a Life Fellow of AIBS and the retired head of the State Government Building Department.
Posted on 7/26/2018
New regulations have been issued dated 10 July 2018 regarding Garden Area and Siting Requirements.
Posted on 7/26/2018
Issues arising from external wall cladding are the subject of investigations, insurance claims for rectification works, litigation and a soon to be completed Senate Inquiry in the Federal Parliament.
Posted on 7/26/2018
The first Building Minister’s Forum (BMF) for the year was held in Melbourne on Thursday 26 April 2018.
Posted on 7/26/2018
The quarterly meeting of the Board of AIBS was held on 17 and 18 May 2018 in Brisbane in conjunction with the QLD/NT Conference.
Posted on 7/26/2018
In 2016, the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors introduced the role of the Technical Manager (TM) to further strengthen the professional staff structure and provide members and the organisation with increased capability in the areas of techni
Posted on 7/10/2018
AIBS is aware of a recent sudden tightening in the market for Professional Indemnity Insurance (PI) and members with policies now due for renewal may be unable to obtain a new policy without exclusions around external cladding specifically and NCBP g
Posted on 5/22/2018
A landmark report that is likely to have a big impact on the future directions of the profession of building surveying was made public by the Building Ministers’ Forum in April 2018.
Posted on 10/19/2017
Notice is hereby given of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SURVEYORS 2018.
Posted on 10/19/2017
Notice is hereby given of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SURVEYORS 2017.
Posted on 9/20/2017
AIBS has great pleasure in announcing that the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors TAS Chapter are now inviting nominations for its 2017 Awards.
Posted on 7/28/2017
Below is the video presentation "Update on Non-Conforming Products" from Senator Nick Xenophon which was presented at the AIBS NSW/ACT Chapter Conference at Dockside Cockle Bay on Tuesday 25 July 2017.
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 7/2/2017
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 6/15/2017
AIBS statement regarding the Grenfell apartment fire in London
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 5/25/2017
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 4/19/2017
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 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 11/29/2016
The NatHERS accredited FirstRate5 software has been updated in order to fix a software bug.
Posted on 11/29/2016
The AWA have announced the release of a series of instructional videos aimed at addressing areas of poor practise amongst window installers.
Posted on 11/14/2016
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 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 10/19/2016
The Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has appointed a new Chief Commissioner to the Victorian Building Authority, Dr Owen Donald.
Posted on 10/17/2016
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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