Half of all new public toilets could be designated gender neutral under proposed draft update to national building code

A proposal which could see as many as half of the toilets in new public buildings designated as gender neutral has been ...
North Penn Now

Top Reasons You Should Engage a Certifier Before Starting Construction

Starting a construction project, whether it is building a new home, renovating an existing property, or developing commercial ...
The Conversation

Australia has a new National Construction Code, but it’s still not good enough

Widespread use of non-compliant building materials, and specifically combustible cladding, has been foremost in the minds of regulators. Three years ago, after the Lacrosse fire in Melbourne Docklands ...

Construction industry calls for 'once in a generation' reform ahead of housing crisis talks

Builders are calling for changes to the National Construction Code amid soaring overheads as regulatory costs bite.

Half of new public toilets could become gender neutral under divisive plan

Up to half the toilets in all new public buildings, including stadiums, shopping malls and office blocks could soon be ...
The National Law Review

Australia's New South Wales Building Industry Reforms

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
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Building code of practice urged to tame union beast

A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to ...
Green Left Weekly

Deregulation undermines building safety

In 2013, then-Prime Minister Tony Abbott launched a “war on red tape and green tape”, which he claimed was “suffocating” Australian businesses. The Coalition government even announced a special ...