Australian Construction Regulations And Institutions

Australia is a country that lately has developed its building and construction industry and it is becoming very profitable industry. For the construction industry in Australia, the regulations are getting beefed up and the situation is getting more tight, as lots of safety codes and other laws must be fulfilled and respected.

However, there are also many new rules specifically about Australian construction equipment and construction machinery, which are valid only in Australia. In addition you can find out about some of the most important Australian construction regulations and institutions.

Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS), The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – The Australian Paint Approval Scheme is one of the largest and most recognized paint scheme approval in the whole world, developing minimum performance standards for coatings, approving products for the market and publishing an annual list of approved products and buildings. APAS tests are performed with specific construction equipments and they ensure the consumers that the product meets the performance specifications.

Federal Safety Commissioner, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace relations - The Federal Safety Commissioner or shortly known as FSC has a vital role in the construction industry, as it promotes and improves the safety and health in the building and construction industry through an OHS scheme for the Australian Government construction work.

Your Home, Department of Environment – Your Home is an institution that provides guide materials and construction equipments in order to encourage the design, renovation and construction of homes to be healthier, more comfortable, cheaper while more friendly for the environment. The manual of Your Home is written by builders and designers meant for designers and builders, and contains information how to design and build a more comfortable and more stylish home.

Royal Commission Into The Building And Construction Industry, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet – In August 2001, Royal Commission was appointed in order to inquire into certain matters related to the construction and building industry. The Royal Commission includes various transcripts and reports, discussion papers, the terms of reference and submissions.

Building Approval (ACT), Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate – A building approval must be acquired before any construction begins and Building Approval is the institution for it. It is required for most developments in Australia, to ensure building complies with building laws.

Fair Work Building and Construction, Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) – Previously known as the Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, the FWBC is an institution that regulates the workplace laws in the building and construction industry through advices, compliance activities and education. FWBC helps building industry participants to understand their rights and responsibilities under workplace laws, which are included in their fact sheets.