TECHNICAL
Prepare for a successful transition to the NCC 2022 finalised and released to the public.
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Tony Bugeja Senior Advisor Technical
here are changes afoot in 2022. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) focuses on digitising the National Construction Code (NCC) and improving its readability, along with several other significant changes that must be considered carefully in the design, procurement and construction process for future building projects. Unfortunately, when drafting this article, the changes to NCC 2022 had not been
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Master Builders Victoria
However, we want to ensure that members are aware of these changes and emphasise how important it is that you set aside time and familiarise yourself when publicly available. MBV has advocated for our members and the broader community about the impact of the changes on housing affordability, ensuring that any changes are cost-effective and capable of being delivered by industry to support consumers’ expectations for a betterbuilt environment. We also need to ensure that the building and construction industry continues to evolve and change as we have done
during the COVID–19 pandemic, leading to a quality-built environment. While we have flagged various issues about the new NCC 2022, the government has assured us that they have considered our concerns. We rely on each level of government to be accountable for delivering an NCC that is well-drafted and functional. One that readily enables practitioners to deliver the necessary outcomes for all Victorians. Building Ministers agreed to delay the adoption date of the NCC 2022 to later in the year (September 2022), recognising the impacts of COVID.
Volume 77 Issue 02
