The Building Code 2016

Many companies within the Construction sector are falling behind on their understanding of the new code in force, which effects all Commonwealth work and Government projects. It is a complex code which is previously unseen in Australia, and carries many responsibilities to all involved.

The new code introduced by the Australian Building and Construction Commission has specific terms of agreement. This blog will continue to discuss these on an ongoing basis.

” The Building Code 2016 (the Code) places strict requirements on contractors in relation to entering into
unregistered and informal agreements. Contractors are reminded they must not bargain in a way that
breaches the Code.”

An excerpt from a ABCC publication.

The Companies and businesses involved need set policies and procedures in place which are consistently and smoothly applied to operations in the field of play. here we are talking on-site, and off-site. Where the works are happening, and in the offices controlling the output. We have previously posted regarding gifts in the private sector, and how to have set ideals of what is acceptable and what is not. Stay tuned……