DBP Audit Findings + 5 Key Australian Standards
Join the ACA NSW/ACT Committee on Wednesday 6 March for an informative presentation on the findings from the Design & Building Practitioner (DBP) Audit. We will also hear the latest from NATSPEC on how to use and document Australian Standards.
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The NSW Building Commission has been conducting audits of registered design practitioners for over two years. Jonathan Lynch (Building Commission NSW) will provide advice to architects on the common non-compliance issues found and how this will improve the quality of construction in NSW.
Richard Choy (NATSPEC) will talk to the five key Australian Standards for architects. He will explain the difference in the use of Standards in Australia compared to overseas, and when and why you should document a Standard.
WHEN
Wednesday 6 March 2024
8.30 – 9.30 am AEDT
Online via Zoom
COST
Members $30 incl GST
Non-members $40 incl GST
SPEAKERS
Jonathan Lynch, Manager of the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Audits Team, Building Commission NSW
Jonathan manages the team responsible for carrying out the audits of registered design practitioners and registered building practitioners under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBPA).
He has extensive experience as a government regulator in accreditation/registration of individuals and professional bodies and the development and approval of registration schemes. His experience includes assessment of applications for accreditation of building products and assessment of schemes for accrediting building products.
Jonathan has provided practice advice on the role of certifiers and interpretation and application of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Building Code of Australia.
Richard Choy, CEO of NATSPEC
Prior to joining NATSPEC, Richard was an Associate Director of a large Asia-Pacific architecture and interior design practice. He currently sits on the Australian Building Codes Board, Australasian BIM Advisory Board, Standards Australia Council, and is past President of the International Construction Information Society. Richard is a participant on many government and industry working groups regarding sustainability, procurement, regulation, and BIM. Richard was awarded the 2022 Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Chapter President’s Prize for outstanding service to the architectural profession.
NATSPEC is a not-for-profit organisation with the objective to improve construction quality in Australia. NATSPEC provided the seed funding for ACA’s Salary Calculator, COVID Management Plan and the Architects Mental Wellbeing Forum.
CPD
Participation in this event will deliver 1 formal CPD point.
Learning outcomes:
Understanding and knowledge of how to comply with the requirements of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020, as well as the difference in the use of Standards in Australia.
Understanding the use and documentation of Australian Standards as part of the provision of architectural services.
AACA Competencies:
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation Relevant to Class 2 Buildings – PC 46
NSCA Detailed Design and Construction Documentation – PC45, PC46, PC47.
The webinar will include time for Q&A with our speaker.
A link will be provided to upload CPD answers and for issue of a CPD certificate of completion.
CONTACT
For any questions, please contact Marie Frost nswact@aca.org.au