Research

The Building Commission is committed to industry research, primarily focusing on:

• Reviewing current building legislation, procedures and codes;
• Responding to market trends and Industry feedback; and
• Encouraging Innovation within the Building and Construction Industry.

In conducting research projects, the Commission partners with the following institutions and research centres:

• Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation;
• Australian Building Codes Board;
• University of Melbourne;
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology;
• Victoria University; and
• Queensland University of Technology.

The seven key research funding areas are:

1. Environmental Sustainability.
2. IT&T in the Building Industry.
3. Amendment of Building Legislation and Procedures.
4. Review of Safety Features, Procedures & Codes.
5. Management & Development of Industry Expectations.
6. Analysis of the Construction Market.
7. Accessibility.

The Commission has completed a number of projects and several others are in progress. The Commission welcomes suggestions for future Victorian research projects via publicrelations@buildingcommission.com.au.