Building Industry Performance Group update

Technical review team 

A number of technical review reports started under the BIA are being completed in the new Department format and, once finalised, will be provided to the organisations concerned. After receiving feedback from the respective TAs/BCAs the review process will be completed.

With the introduction of the Building Act 2004 the technical review process is itself going through a transition to align with the requirements of the new legislation. Future reviews will have a slightly different format and will have the added focus of assisting BCAs with the accreditation process.

Process design and compliance team

After the March workshop series for building officials, the team continues to give presentations on the Building Act to a variety of forums. Staff are also busy supporting the Building Act Helpdesk, dealing with a range of queries by phone and email, as well as preparing Building Act 2004 'Frequently Asked Questions' information for the Building Act Website, and more detailed Question and Answer information on Compliance Schedules.

The team is now working to update the Building Officials Guide to the Building Act 2004 in line with the Building Amendment Act 2005. The new copy is expected to be distributed in July.