NSW Building Commissioner Cracks Down on Building Compliance

31 May 2023
NSW Building Commissioner Cracks Down on Building Compliance
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Builders and contractors in Sydney are facing increased scrutiny from the NSW Building Commissioner, David Chandler, as he intensifies efforts to enforce building compliance. Chandler's goal is to enhance the quality and safety of construction in the state of New South Wales, making a lasting impact on the industry.

Visibility and Accountability in Construction Standards 

Watch the below video of David explaining the defects involved on this particular construction site, with a clear emphasis on visibility and accountability within the construction Industry. There is an unwavering focus on Building compliance and adherence to the National Construction Code and the associated Australian Standards.


How ICCONS Supports Compliant Building Construction 

In response to the commissioner's drive for compliance, ICCONS, a trusted fastener supplier, is ready to support the construction industry with approved and reliable solutions. AS5216 is the Australian Standard for Post Installed and Cast In Fasteners to Concrete. ICCONS has forged its dominance in the Australian post installed concrete anchor space through promoting the use of AS5216 Compliant Fixings since its inception.

Some of our National Construction Code Complaint range includes:

Updates to the Australian Standard AS5216:2021

With the release of AS 5216:2021, the Australian Construction Industry now has clarity around prequalification and design of anchors for Seismic (read more about seismic anchor design here) as well as Redundant Systems (read more about Redundant Non-Structural Systems here). In response, ICCONS has completely overhauled its Anchor Design Software and is proud to introduce ICCONS DesignPRO, a fast and free software download (only 20MB) for anchor design. Apply to Download Here.

Engineering Support for Anchor Designers and Specifiers

ICCONS also prides itself on its engineering service, offering support to engineering designers and specifiers from start to finish through tenders, problem-solving, and design consultation. The company has a national team of engineers available for design advice and site support, as well as presentation seminars that provide insights into the latest Australian Standards, industry developments and how the ICCONS product range can support.

Should you require anymore information - please don't hesitate to get in touch with our technical experts via [email protected] or alternatively call us on 03 9706 4344.

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