Manufacturing & Design

The NCC sets the minimum requirements for the design, construction and performance of buildings throughout Australia. Freely available from 1 May 2015, the Australian Building Codes Board no longer provides print copies. Instead, users can register for free and print their own copy of the National Construction Code in A4 format. Each registration will have its own unique login details.

Represents the commercial interests of the furnishing and joinery industry.

Australasian Furnishing Research & Development Institute.

IBSA is the Skills Service Organisation (SSO) for the manufacturing industry and we work with many sectors in this industry. Under the direction of our allocated Industry Reference Committees (IRCs), we work with employers to identify the key skills that their employees need and then develop the training packages to support the training of future employees. IRCs comprise experienced people who have knowledge and skills from each industry sector. As a committee, they are responsible for driving the development of training packages that meet the current needs of industry. As an SSO, we are responsible for creating and updating these packages.

"The KBDi is a national organisation with local chapters located around Australia, providing kitchen designers and bathroom designers with Certification, (CKD Au, CBD Au), Professional Development, and networking opportunities for members."

Standards Australia, in partnership with the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has launched an online dictionary for the building and plumbing industry which aims to assist industry, government and consumers by helping describe the built environment.

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Timber Queensland provides the timber industry with a united voice to participate in developing a whole-of-industry position on issues which impact our members.

These pages describe wood properties and uses for Australian and some imported timbers that, traditionally, have been used in the sawn wood and veneer markets. Many cabinetwoods are now rarely available, while key eucalypt hardwoods, white cypress, plantation softwoods and most imported timbers are still available.